Australia
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Restrictions tighten for NSW as Sydney records 5 new cases
Lockdown rules in Sydney’s Northern Beaches are being extended until 9 January for the northern section and 2 January for the southern section. Authorities will then reconvene based on new …
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Surviving Greek naval officer in Australia’s World War Two navy tells his story
In 1945, 15 August was a day of special importance for the only Australian naval officer of Greek descent. James Paizis was on board the HMAS Colac which was being …
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Seven new cases in NSW – six linked to Northern Beaches cluster
Sydney’s residents have been thrown back into lockdown this morning following new coronavirus cases recorded overnight. The Northern Beaches region continues to be divided in two, with gatherings of five …
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Melbourne man and Perth woman arrested after escaping hotel quarantine
A 24-year-old Melbourne man and a 49-year-old Perth woman have been arrested by police after escaping hotel quarantine. The man was discovered having left his room without permission while the …
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One of Queensland’s top student is Greek-Australian Matina Samios
Greek-Australian student, Matina Samios, 18, was among Queensland’s top 30 students. She achieved the highest Australian Tertiary Admission Rank of 99.95. After topping Queensland’s OP results in 2019, more than …
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Wishes for a Covid-Safe Christmas from the Prime Minister
“If there’s one overwhelming feeling we have this Christmas, it’s one of thankfulness. This year has not been easy for any of us. Some of us have faced the loss …
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You made us proud! Greek Australian from Sparta achieves perfect score!
The sky is the limit for 18-year-old Greek Australian Martina Theodorakakos, the only girl among the five year 12 students who excelled in this year’s SACE exams in South Australia. …
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Federal Gov’t praises ‘outstanding’ NSW outbreak response
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt said he was expecting NSW would again record a “very low” number of cases today. “I think NSW has done an outstanding and extraordinarily positive …
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Minister for Immigration Alex Hawke wishes us a safe and enjoyable break over Christmas
In a special statement, Minister Alex Hawke extended his best wishes to all Australians for the festive season this year. “It is a great privilege to be appointed Minister for …
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Donald Trump grants former campaign aide George Papadopoulos full pardon
US President Donald Trump issued 15 pardons before Christmas that have all been condemned by Democrats as attempts to exonerate “his friends”. Amongst those who have been granted a full …