Australia
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Save Greek @ La Trobe: Final call to action as determination date is looming
The Modern Greek Teachers’ Association of Victoria appeals to the community for mobilisation around the ‘Save Greek at La Trobe’ campaign in the final round of the consultation period. As …
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COVID-19 traces found in Altona wastewater sample
Virus fragments were found in a wastewater sample in Altona, and people in the area and surrounding suburbs have been urged to get tested. The Department of Health and Human …
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La Trobe University says, “We’ll get back to you”
La Trobe University’s leadership has been inundated with community letters, a petition (nearly 4,000 signatures on Friday) and requests for media interviews following the 11 November announcement for a consultation …
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2020 HACCI award winners announced
The Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced the winners of their 2020 awards held online yesterday. The live-streamed event hosted by acclaimed comedian Mary Coustas acknowledged excellence, innovation, …
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Greece confirmed 3,227 COVID-19 cases and another 59 deaths
Greece confirmed 3,227 new coronavirus infections on Thursday, of which 11 were located at entry points to the country, according to the National Public Health Organization (EODY), All confirmed cases …
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Immigration Minister Alan Tudge criticised for using Google Translate during COVID-19
The Acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Alan Tudge has been criticised for using Google Translate on important public health information on COVID-19. The Department of Home Affairs …
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Victoria Police Chief Commissioner acknowledges “shortcomings” in Bourke Street rampage response
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton has released a statement regarding the Bourke Street Coronial Inquest findings. After a six week inquest, Coroner Jacqui Hawkins findings revealed that very little …
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Builder-cum-restaurateur Harry Tsoukalas finds a new lease of life from offerings of the ancients
If Socrates and any of the ancients were around today, they would feel at home with the offerings of the Hippocrates Healthy Eatery in Randwick, Sydney. That would because the …
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Good news for stranded Melbourne couple on Odyssey from the UK
Victoria Malliaras, at 22 weeks pregnant, and her husband feared she would become “homeless” as their flight aboard Qatar Airways from London to Adelaide on Thursday was cancelled. She and …
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Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis shares his vision for Darwin
Darwin’s future is bright thanks to huge projects within the city. Darwin Lord Mayor Kon Vatskalis has been pivotal to the development of the city as he contributes with his …