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Melbourne’s new Greek museum to promote Greek history and culture to the world
Melbourne may become a global centre for the promotion of Greek history and culture with the creation of a new Greek museum that aspires to be one of the best …
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Melbourne’s Lord Mayor pledges $100,000 marketing boost for Lonsdale St Greek Precinct
Melbourne’s Historic Lonsdale Street Greek Precinct will benefit to the tune of $100,000 over two years should Sally Capp be re-elected as Lord Mayor in the upcoming council elections. The …
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Former AFL boss Demetriou grilled over note-reading at Crown inquiry
Crown Resorts director and former AFL boss Andrew Demetriou, accused of dishonesty in evidence he gave to an inquiry on the casino empire, has admitted he had written notes in …
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Victorian grants aimed at helping multicultural groups to celebrate their events online
The emphasis of state government funding for multifaith and cultural celebrations has changed this year to holding events in COVID-safe way, online. Victoria’s Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ros Spence said …
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Daniel Andrews faces no-confidence motion while High Court challenge on lockdown legality looms ahead
Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews is facing a no-confidence motion in state parliament today. The motion comes a day after the resignation of Chris Eccles, the secretary of Victoria’s Department of …
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Victoria’s Premier “shocked” by Eccles’ telephone records, agrees he made the “right choice” to resign
Victorian Labor MPs are turning on Daniel Andrews after the resignation of Chris Eccles, secretary of Victoria’s Department of Premier and Cabinet, and the premier’s right hand man. Premier Andrews …
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Chris Eccles, Premier’s right-hand man, resigns following release of telephone records
Chris Eccles, the secretary of Victoria’s Department of Premier and Cabinet, has resigned and feels staying in the position would be a “significant distraction to the ongoing work of the …
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Visa refunds and application charge changes to keep tourists and working holiday makers interested
The Morrison Government states that changes to visa rules will mean Australia will remain an attractive destination for tourists, and temporary visa holders who often fill critical skills shortages, by …
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Backlash against English language test for partner visas continues
A prospective change to partner visa requirements is continuing to garner criticism since first announced in Tuesday’s federal budget. The English language requirement is set to be introduced for visa …
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Europe not within Australia’s travel bubble for 2021, if no vaccine is found
In the absence of an effective coronavirus vaccine, chances of Australians being allowed to travel to the northern hemisphere appear slim to none for the whole duration of 2021, according …