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A grave mistake at Fawkner Cemetery leaves families distraught
There is much pain and trauma surrounding the loss of a loved ones. In many cases, the burial proceedings aim to alleviate part of the pain as relatives are given …
Community thanks Battle of Crete veteran Norm Eaton at special service in WA days before he died
Just days before he died, 101-year-old Battle of Crete veteran Norman “Norm” Eaton was the honoured guest at the Battle of Crete commemoration at Saint John the Theologian Greek Orthodox …
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False positive COVID-19 cases will not end Melbourne lockdown sooner, says Merlino
While restrictions in regional Victoria were lifted at midnight on Thursday, Acting Premier James Merlino said the state’s latest lockdown would not be ending early because two cases of COVID-19 …
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Australia’s women’s water polo keeper Lea Yanitsas gets set for Olympics like no other
For Lea Yanitsas, 32, the long-serving goalkeeper of the Australian women’s water polo team, the Aussie Stingers, the form book for this year’s delayed summer Olympics in Tokyo is redundant. …
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Greek Australian politicians continue to push for the recognition of Greek Genocide Remembrance Day
The drive for the recognition of 19 May as Greek Genocide Remembrance Day is continuing in South Australia. Irene Pnevmatikos, Labor SA MLC, and Connie Bonaros, Best MLC, have called …
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The majority of elderly clients in the care of St Basil’s and Fronditha are vaccinated
Tragic memories in the Greek community have been awakened by the new outbreak of COVID-19 in Victoria, especially when it comes to the cases found in nursing homes. Of the …
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Three new COVID-19 cases as the first week of lockdown ends for Victoria
Three new cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Victoria in the past 24 hours, as Melburnians prepare for another week of lockdown – at least until 10 June. One …
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International travel may become available to vaccinated Australians in six weeks
Australians who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 may be able to travel internationally and return with less strict quarantine requirements according to a plan that may be trialled within six …
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Ferenc Puskas’ time at South Melbourne Hellas the focus of new documentary
When Ferenc Puskás was appointed to coach South Melbourne FC (Hellas) for three years, hardly anyone outside of soccer registered the legend’s presence. To put it in today’s terms it …
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Melbourne lockdown extended by seven days, restrictions eased and calls for aid to businesses
Victoria’s Acting Premier James Merlino announced another six new COVID-19 cases for Victoria on Wednesday, liftin the total to 60 cases in the latest outbreak. He said there were now …