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Smoke and mirrors: Victorian Beauticians still in the dark
As some Victorians make their mad midnight dash to Kmart, others are still wondering why they can’t open up their services to the public. Beauticians across the state are unable …
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Leading naval historian to present GCM lecture on Battle of Salamis
The historic Battle of Salamis will be the theme of the Greek Community of Melbourne’s (GCM) next free online seminar on 5 November which is part of its Greek History …
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Pubs and Kmart open as Victorians rush to embrace the easing of restrictions after 111 days
Excited Melburnians have rushed to embrace the easing of restrictions after 111 days, filling a month’s worth of bookings in advance. For many, the build-up to being in a pub …
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Further easing of COVID-19 restrictions is a help for Regional Victorians but more needed
With the further easing of Third Step COVID-19 restrictions in Regional Victoria to come into effect at midnight (27 October), Neos Kosmos spoke to a number of businesses to see …
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Unlocking Melbourne with zero COVID-19 cases: New freedoms from tomorrow
Victoria recorded its second-straight day of no coronavirus deaths and no new cases on Tuesday, with restrictions set to lift from midnight tonight. The last time Victoria recorded a death …
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No new COVID-19 cases, no deaths – Mikakos wants to open up Melbourne
Victoria has recorded no new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours and no new deaths – the first such figures to have been reported since 9 June. Melbourne’s rolling …
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Melbourne reopening deemed ‘not safe’ yet, as Mikakos tweets about ‘unnecessary delay’
The long-awaited announcements for Melbourne’s progression to the next stage out of lockdown have been put on hold, with Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews calling the delay “a cautious pause” in …
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Seven new cases, after Andrews cautioned easing of restrictions not to be “banked on”
Melburnians are holding their breaths ahead of Daniel Andrews’ coronavirus press conference due later this morning, hoping for a possible earlier relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions. The state has recorded seven …
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Midweek reopening for Melbourne retailers and restaurants may be possible
Melbourne eateries are preparing outdoor settings already and the Saturday Herald Sun reported that major companies within the retail and hospitality industry were briefed this week on reopening. They were …
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Greece’s PM chairs Greece 2021 meeting with organising committee and 114 mayors
Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met on Friday with 114 mayors and the Greece 2021 organising committee. He invited local governments to propose projects that answer local needs and serve …