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Poor hearing is an avoidable obstacle to living a fuller life
It is not just COVID-19 that imposes social isolation. Hearing loss creates its own set of circumstances that can force a person to withdraw from social contacts. And that withdrawal …
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Former Greek Australian Labor Minister charged with new child sex abuse offences
Former NSW Labor minister Milton Orkopoulos, 62, will appear in Newcastle Court tomorrow via an audiovisual link. Mr Orkopoulos, who served as Aboriginal affairs minister in the government of former …
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Asia-Minor born Minister Adem Somyurek sacked
Victoria’s government minister Adem Somyurek was sacked from his cabinet after Channel Nine aired allegations of branch stacking and a recording of him using foul language about a ministerial colleague. …
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Victoria steps up targeted testing to track coronavirus
Victoria will step up its targeted coronavirus testing, zeroing in on communities where cases may be more likely or where testing numbers are relatively low – ensuring we have a …
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Victoria eases restrictions from 21 June
Earlier today the state Premier, Daniel Andrews announced the proposed changes that will be implemented next week. “From 11:59pm on 21 June, libraries, community centres and halls will be able …
Greek-Australian Melbourne real-estate agent arrested for cocaine trafficking
Former real-estate agent Kristiana Karakostas was caught trying to sell cocaine on the American classifieds website Craigslist. The ad was selling “White VIP” party tickets that could be acquired and …
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Nik Dimopoulos sues police over mental and physical injuries during wrongful raid
It was May last year when Victoria police mistakenly raided gay community book shop Hares & Hyenas in Fitzroy, injuring Nik Dimopoulos who was thought to be an offender. Police …
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Greece is opening up but Australia still needs time to allow travel
It may already be two months into the traditional tourist season but Greece is looking to catch up on whatever revenue tourism can still bring to a year that has …
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Greek tourism wakes up from its slumber, but is still a distant dream for Greek Australians
Greece’s tourism industry is opening up for international visitors this summer, two months late, but looking to catch up on whatever revenue tourism can still bring to a year that …
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Australia eases up on measures for ticketed events, but not night clubs
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison gave states and territories the green light to lift the 100-person cap on gatherings in July, if they choose to take the final step of …