Australia
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Committee created during urgent meeting to keep Modern Greek studies alive at La Trobe University
The ways in which you can support the continuation of Greek at La Trobe by 25 November: Write a short letter of support and send it to: consultation@latrobe.edu.au Sign the …
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Students mobilise to stop La Trobe from shutting down Greek Studies
The drive to save Greek Studies department at La Trobe University gathered pace this week with students launching a petition on Facebook that by Monday morning had already gathered more …
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Sophie Cotsis hosts multicultural mental health roundtable in Canterbury
Sophie Cotsis, Member for Canterbury, hosted the “Multicultural Mental Health Roundtable”, with NSW Shadow Mental Health Minister for Mental Health Tara Moriarty MLC. Together they met with key organisations that …
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Victoria’s 17th day without new COVID-19 cases as cluster noted in South Australia
Victoria has continued its run of no new COVID-19 cases or deaths for the 17th day in a row, however there are still three active cases in the state and …
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Victoria records 16 days of zero cases
As Victoria celebrates more than two weeks Covid-free, Premier Daniel Andrews announces that masks will no longer be required when socially distancing outdoors. While masks will remain necessary in closed …
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La Trobe University’s Greek language programme under threat
The Modern Greek language programme at La Trobe University may be terminated in two weeks time unless consultations with the university prove fruitful. The proposal to cut the programme, along …
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All states excluding WA agree to travel without restrictions before Christmas says National Cabinet
The nation’s leaders have formed a new agreement to open up borders for interstate travel by Christmas. Western Australia will go ahead with easing some restrictions, however those coming from …
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Taxed twice: Greek Australians aren’t just bicultural, they’re also double taxed
An Italian Australian, Turkish Australian and Greek Australian have investments in Rome, Istanbul and Athens respectively. The Italian and the Turk get taxed once in the country where their investments …
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West Sydney venue hit by $10,000 fine in inspection blitz
A restaurant bar in Leichardt, West Sydney, was fined $10,000 for breaching COVID-19 social distance regulations after footage from within the venue showed large groups of customers mingling and dancing …
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Fronditha Care records $6.5m deficit, but says it is manageable and unsurprising during COVID-19
Last week, Fronditha Care released its latest annual report, highlighting the organisation’s milestones for 2019 – 2020 but also recorded a $6.5 million deficit. Despite having come out relatively unscathed …