Australia
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George Kouroumalis’ tribute to his yiayia Dimitra
The aged are the most vulnerable when it comes to COVID-19. Keeping them in isolation has been hard for families who rely on grandparents to keep traditions and the language …
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Henry Hammond found ‘not guilty’ of Courtney Herron’s murder due to mental impairment
Henry Hammond, 28, has been found not guilty to the brutal murder of Courtney Herron, 25, in a Melbourne park last year due to mental impairment. Mr Hammond had been …
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Free online course plots a way to Pontian language, culture and history through its songs
An accessible way to learn a language, its history and culture is through the songs it has inspired and educator Kostas Pataridis has tapped into this rich vein for the …
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Victoria notes 25 new deaths, the deadliest day since the COVID-19 pandemic struck the state
Victoria suffered a grim 24 hours with 25 new deaths confirmed on Monday, 17 August, the deadliest day since the pandemic. The previous worst day for deaths was 21 last …
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Writers of diverse ethnic backgrounds invited to enter SBS writing competition
Writers from diverse ethnic backgrounds are invited to enter the SBS Emerging Writers’ Competition which is aimed at uncovering developing emerging talent who can reflect the diversity of contemporary Australia. …
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‘Prison state’: Reactions to Australia’s ongoing travel ban
Has your application for exemption to leave Australia been rejected? If this is any consolation, know that almost 70,000 of your fellow citizens and permanent residents have been in the …
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‘Loved ones dying alone’: More than 40 Melbourne Greeks lost due to COVID-19
Pandemic casualties continue to send shockwaves through the community, with the death toll amongst Melbourne Greeks rising to at least 41, according to information obtained by Neos Kosmos. Meanwhile, St Basil’s …
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Oakleigh Greeks respond to backlash sparked by busy Eaton Mall pics
Oakleigh has made headlines, after photos taken at Melbourne’s Eastern suburb showing ‘crowded’ streets under lockdown standards sparked criticism on social media. Australian media outlets published the stills captured on …
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Victoria records 279 cases, as data reveal steep decline in people’s movement
Victoria has reported 279 new coronavirus infections, with another 16 Victorians having lost their lives from the virus in the past 24 hours. New fatalities, 11 of which are linked …
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Businesses and landlords on the same boat navigating survival
It is no secret Melbourne’s small business owners are among the hardest hit by the sweeping coronavirus restrictions in the second lockdown in a row in the span of just …