Australia
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More vaccine arrives as Victoria records no new cases of coronavirus
Victoria is on course for restrictions to be eased on Friday, as Melbourne marks a fourth day without any locally-acquired coronavirus cases, and none detected in hotel quarantine. After more …
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State-by-state guide to the Pfizer jab
Thousands of doctors, nurses, cops and nursing home and quarantine workers are among the first to get the Pfizer vaccine this week. Rhonda Stuart, the head of infection control at …
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The Greek-Australian who opened the door to trade with post-war China
It started with an open letter to the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce. Melbourne businessman Anthony Voyage (born Andonis Voyatzis) wanted to trade with China but he could find no contacts …
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Australian petrol king Nick Andrianakos’ journey from a little village in Tripolis to success Down Under
Greek migrant Nick Andrianakos is not only one of the most successful businessmen in Australia, he is also one of the few great Greek men who continue to make us …
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Scott Morrison gets vaccinated ahead of official rollout
Among a small group of Australians who were able to secure the first doses to the Covid-19 vaccine ahead of the official rollout tomorrow was the Prime Minister. Pfizer shots …
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Only a matter of time to find the person that murdered Kon Kritikos, Police say
On 11 November 2020 when 87-year-old Kon Kritikos was heavily bashed and left for dead at his Coburg home. The police officers that arrived at the scene found Mr Kritikos …
Australia’s vaccination program rolls today
Covid-19 vaccinations will commence today, with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison among the first to receive his shot “in order to provide confidence” to people still hesitant. Health Minister Greg …
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Moomba to go ahead moments after cancellation, bringing buzz back to Melbourne
Melbourne’s Moomba festival will go ahead this year after an announcement made yesterday that it would be cancelled. The cancellation of the annual Labour Day festival was blamed on COVID-19, …
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Random, sweeping media Faceblock affects Greek Australian welfare services too
Facebook this week made good on its threat to block Australians from accessing or posting news content in response to the federal government’s news media code legislation, which – if …
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Lamenting Melbourne’s lost music scene: how COVID-19 flipped a robust industry
Melbourne, one of the world’s most liveable cities pre-COVID, has been struck hard by the pandemic – with some industries affected more than others. A new study by RMIT University, …