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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 …
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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 …