Australia
Melbourne author donates land to hospital in Ptoleimada, Greece
Melbourne author and retired health educationist Anastasia Gessa-Liveriadis has donated a large plot of land to Bodosakeio Hospital in her home-town of Ptolemaida, in Western Macedonia. According to a report …
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Just one case in Melbourne reported as COVID-19 restrictions are further eased
There has been just one locally acquired COVID-19 case and one overseas acquired case in hotel quarantined reported in the 24 hours up to midnight, 18 June, as a further …
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AstraZeneca vaccine recommended for those over 60
Australia’s lagging vaccine rollout will be strained after the latest government expert advice recommended the AstraZeneca vaccine only be used for people aged 60 years and over. The Australian Technical …
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Greek-Australian gynaecologist advocates for free distribution of embryos
The fate of thousands of surplus cryopreserved fertilised eggs that remain in cryopreservation banks concerns science, religion and society. At the end of 10 years, if the eggs are still …
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Online banking across several Australian banks disrupted due to network provider
Consumers from major banks reported that they were unable to access the mobile apps and websites of several Australian banks including Westpac, St George, ANZ and the Commonwealth Bank. Various …
Foodie Kon Kardaras’ deli keeps pace with Melbourne’s love of good food
It takes just a few minutes of conversation with Konstandinos “Kon” Kardaras the owner of Big Vic Deli to realise the man is a foodie above and beyond the normal …
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Easing of Victorian restrictions but mass vaccination is the only real way out
Victoria’s Acting Premier James Merlino on Wednesday, 16 June, announced the easing of lockdown restrictions for the state. “We all know that since this pandemic started distance has been one …
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Anti-Racism taskforce to tackle racism in Victoria – a place where racial prejudice has no place
The state government is supporting multicultural and multifaith communities to tackle racism through funding for local anti-racism initiatives and the establishment of a landmark Anti-Racism Taskforce. Victoria’s Multicultural Affairs Ros …
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Three new cases of COVID-19 recorded for Melbourne today
It is expected that Victoria’s state government will ease restrictions within the next 24 hours, including the end of the 25km travel bubble. Two new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, however, …
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Grief ahead of Year 12 student James Tsindos’ funeral on Monday
News of Brighton Grammar student James Tsindos’ passing have deeply saddened the Greek and Cypriot communities of Melbourne. Grief extended the borders of Melbourne as news of the young boy’s …