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What changes in Victoria as of tonight and on 1 November
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced changes to the state’s Covid-19 restrictions in a press conference earlier today. While Victoria has recorded single number digits for five consecutive days, Mr Andrews …
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Victoria records just 1 new COVID-19 case and no deaths
Victoria recorded one new case and zero deaths from coronavirus in the past 24 hours. The dip marks the state’s lowest daily tally since 8 June and has helped Melbourne’s …
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Victoria’s hotel quarantine inquiry announces ‘extraordinary sitting’ following new evidence
The Hotel Quarantine Board of Inquiry has re-opened due to new evidence. Inquiry chair Jennifer Coate announced an extraordinary sitting to be held on Tuesday after its lawyers obtained new …
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Greek community leaders call for easing of Melbourne lockdown measures
The call for Melbourne’s lockdown to be eased is becoming louder as the number of COVID-19 cases has fallen. Leaders within the city’s Greek community are adding their voices to …
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The COVID election – what do Queenslanders want?
The Queensland state election is looming; on Saturday 31 October Queenslanders will head to the ballot box to cast their vote. For those who like voting early, pre-poll is available …
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Dan Andrews’ office vandalised a second time, windows smashed
Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews’ electorate office in suburban Melbourne has been vandalised a second time in three weeks. The window of his Princess Highway office at Noble Park was smashed …
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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 …