Australia
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JobKeeper, JobSeeker and businesses on ‘life support’ ahead of Australia’s ‘mini budget’
Australia’s Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will give an important update on the country’s fiscal and economic outlook on 23 July. Poised to unveil Australia’s largest budget deficit since WWII, the Morrison …
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Milicic quits Matildas to take up reins at A-League newcomer Macarthur FC
Ante Milicic, the coach of the Matildas, the Australian women’s soccer team, since February, last year, will be taking up the reins for incoming A-League team Macarthur FC based in …
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Face masks galore on the streets of Melbourne. Show us yours
Masks are the new fashion accessory of 2020. Whether it be simple surgery masks, FFP2 or loop scarfs, they are a must accessory in the coronavirus age. Viewed as the …
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Five changes to international student visas to help Australian universities
International students are important to Australia and the country’s economy. Universities are already feeling the pinch with Monash University reportedly set to cut 277 jobs by the end of the …
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‘Greek shopping’ a distant dream for Melburnians as cases climb to 275
Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews announced the disheartening number of new infections at 275 on Monday, including the death of a woman, aged 80. The state’s death tally is now at …
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More COVID-19 infections recorded at St Basil’s
St. Basil’s in Fawkner is one of Melbourne’s dozens aged care facilities battling a surge in coronavirus infections. Since the first 25 cases were recorded on Friday, more staff members …
The wounds remain open, 46 years after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus
Monday 20 July marks the completion of 46 years since the day that Turkish troops invaded Cyprus. The bleak anniversary is commemorated every year to honour the fallen and mourn …
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First ever all-English Hierarchical Vespers Service in Australia
For the first time in the history of Greek Orthodox faith in Australia, an Hierarchical Vespers Service was conducted entirely in English. Honouring the Feast of the Great Martyr Marina, …
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Masks to be made compulsory in Victoria’s lockdown areas, as cases surge
Victoria recorded 363 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, with a new mandatory face covering rule announced, due to a “concerning increase” in infections seen in recent days. Out of the …
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An 18-year-old charged with murder over Oakleigh fatal brawl
Victoria Police Homicide detectives have laid murder charges against a 18-year-old Dandenong man over an incident that took place in Oakleigh’s Eaton Mall last month. Thomas ‘Tommy’ Tran, 20, died …