Australia
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Fifa announces Australia and NZ host cities for Women’s World Cup
The world governing body of football, FIFA yestday announced that five cities in Australia and four in New Zealand will host matches in Women’s World Cup in 2023. The president …
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Battle of Crete is the central theme of this year’s Anzac biscuit tins
Six images relating to the Battle of Crete will be the themes of this year’s Bakers Finest RSL Anzac Biscuit tins that will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Second …
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Brisbane lifts lockdown at noon, but still a “red zone” while viral fragments are found in Melbourne catchment
There was one community transition of COVID-19 in Brisbane, leading to lockdown lifting early at midday on Thursday rather than 5pm as originally planned. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said, “Easter is …
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Lalor Library plays host for Greek-language story time
A Greek-language story time was launched this Tuesday at Lalor Library and will run during the school holidays. The event which was launched by the library’s branch manager Chantel Blitenhall, …
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Hard work and smart financial thinking secures the future of Sydney’s Cypriot community
Once it had been the vibrant focal point of Cypriot and Greek communities in Sydney, but two years ago, the Cyprus Community of New South Wales was facing the prospect …
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Seven men on trial in WA for massive methamphetamine importation
Seven men fronted Western Australia’s Supreme Court on charges involving the importation of 1.2 tonnes of methamphetamine, worth an estimated $160 million, into Geraldton. Christos Cafcakis is one of the …
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Education minister launches consultations to bring back international students
The Minister for Education and Youth Alan Tudge has launched consultations for the “Australian Strategy for International Education 2021-2030” with students, educators and the higher education sector The strategy is …
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Queensland 3-day lockdown may be extended over Easter, and expanded to include the Gold Coast
Brisbane’s lockdown could be extended as COVID-19 cases continue to grow. On Tuesday, the total number of cases acquired by community transmission grew to eight, taking the total number of …
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Australia begins to open: Life is returning at three-quarter throttle with most recent easing of COVID rules
The masks may be coming down at last, and the easing of social distancing regulations are giving us a sense that “normality” is returning but there is also concern for …
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AGAPI Care welcomes new board members
On 8 December 2020, AGAPI Care held its Annual General Meeting. On the day, the AGAPI Care Membership elected Arthur Evriniadis as the new President of AGAPI Care Inc., replacing …