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Victoria-NSW border to shut from midnight on Tuesday

Coronavirus cases are spiking again in Victoria, as the state records another 127 new cases overnight, and another death. A man in his 90s has died in hospital overnight. From …

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John Macris’ murder trial to resume next week

The first day of the trial over the killing of notorious Sydney businessman John Macris took place at an Athens court on 1 July with the two Bulgarian brothers accused …

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Victoria: 74 new cases recorded with Premier Andrews saying lockdown ‘is not about punishment but protection’

Following the second biggest increase of COVID-19 cases recorded on Saturday since the start of the pandemic, Victorians woke up on Sunday to hear a slightly smaller yet still alarming …

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Strong police presence at locked-down public housing towers, as efforts to support residents ramp up

Around 3,000 tenants living in 9 public housing estates in the suburbs of Flemington and Kensington have been told to not leave home for whatever reason, under an order enforced …

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Melbourne public housing under immediate lockdown; residents ordered not to leave for any reason

Victoria announced its second-highest ever daily increases in coronavirus cases on Saturday after 108 infections were diagnosed overnight. Premier Daniel Andrews called for the lockdown of public housing estates for …

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Beloved Philia Polites passes away

We are saddened to learn of the loss of another prominent figure in our community, the beloved Philia Polites. Ms Polites, who was known for her great and long-term social …

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Migrants, Mikakos, hotel sex and the ‘super spreader’ in scramble to find a ‘scapegoat’

The return to Stage Three restrictions for 10 postcodes in Victoria, and 66 new cases of COVID-19 recorded on Friday morning, has speculators scrambling to find a scapegoat. Accusations are …

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Army experiences helped to crystallise Alick Jackomos’ lifelong stance for Aboriginal rights

In the wake of the Black LivesMatter campaign, it is worth remembering the contribution of a Greek campaigner for Aboriginal rights, Alick Jackomos, who grew up in pre-war Melbourne and …

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SA Best MP Connie Bonaros speaks up in Parliament over the impact assault has had on her

The equal opportunity amendment bill was discussed at South Australia’s Parliament on Thursday. South Australian Best MP Connie Bonaros spoke up in Parliament, in an emotional address, where she referred …

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Greek businesses in lockdown feel the strain

It has just been a matter of weeks since local businesses in Melbourne were able to open their doors after a three month Stage-3 lockdown. This week some parts of …

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