Australia
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George Alex and son among 12 crime syndicate suspects arrested in police raids
Sydney construction industry identity George Alex and his son, Arthur, were among a dozen people who were arrested in raids on 10 properties in Sydney and the Gold Coast on …
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Victoria’s cases balloon to 484, an all-time high and fears for further spikes
Victoria’s figures for Wednesday hit an all-time high with 484 cases recorded overnight – a vast difference to the 18 new cases recorded in NSW. Premier Daniel Andrews said that …
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British-Greek Dr Pangalos behind successful COVID-19 early-stage clinical trials
Experts predict a vaccine or vaccines for COVID-19 may be available as early as the beginning of 2021. Oxford University scientists have found a COVID-19 vaccine which has produced an …
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Greek-Australian mask producers rush to meet demand before tonight’s rules
Mask producers have been working round the clock to supply last-minute buyers with face masks. The mad scramble to avoid the $200 penalties which will be imposed on anyone caught …
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38 residents and 14 staff members tested positive for COVID-19 at Fawkner
The situation at St Basil’s at Fawkner, Melbourne, is worsening with new cases of COVID-19. There are now 14 staff members and 38 residents, mainly Greek Australians, who have tested …
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‘Devastating’: Accused for Courtney Herron’s murder found mentally unfit to stand trial
Henry Hammond, the alleged killer of Greek Australian woman Courtney (Konstantina) Herron, has been found not guilty because of mental impairment, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday. The body of …
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COVID-19 cases at 374 on Tuesday
New COVID-19 cases in Victoria are continuing to be high, with Tuesday showing the second-highest figure since the pandemic began. Victoria’s Premeir Daniel Andrews announced 374 new cases overnight in …
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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 …