Australia
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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 …
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Travel professionals hope COVID-19 vaccine ushers return to normality
The extension of the travel bubble to include New Zealand will have prematurely raised the hopes of some that it will be soon be extended to other parts of the …
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Greek-developed Fall&Rise Brewing set for revival under new owner
When Petros Gyftopoulos and Yiannis Psimoulis joined forces to create Fall &Rise Brewing late last year, their unique, crafted beers found a ready market. The two men developed the recipes …
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Greek-Australian artists called to register for first online directory
The Greek Australian Cultural League (GACL) is inviting artists to register for the first Greek-Australian Artists’ Directory (GAAD) that will be available online for the wider community.“The GAAD will be …
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The countdown is on and Effie is back to host Hacci Awards 2020
Television and stage actress and comedian Mary Coustas will return to host this year’s HACCI Awards 2020 (Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry) which will be accessible to all …
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JobSeeker reduced but extended to March
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the extension of the JobSeeker supplement at a reduced rate until 28 March 2021. It is hoped that this would give a small boost …