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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 …
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Multicultural communities were asked how COVID-19 advice could be best communicated to them – and here’s what they said
As COVID-19 cases began spreading across many multicultural communities in Melbourne last last month, Victoria’s chief health officer said it was essential for the government to properly engage with linguistically …
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Victoria notes 217 new infections, a drop from yesterday’s record-breaking 428
Victoria noted a significant drop in cases recorded overnight on Saturday which fell to 217 after yesterday’s record-breaking 428 new infections. There were two more deaths of a man and …
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Staff and residents test positive for COVID-19 at St Basil’s
The spike in COVID-19 numbers is of concern to all Melburnians with new restrictions having been added after a record number of cases were recorded on Friday, and an additional …
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Failed coup performance ahead of Hagia Sophia conversion
Hagia Sophia laid the background of Turkish performers’ rehearsals for the fourth anniversary of the failed coup attempt on 16 July 2016, which resulted in 50,000 workers being dismissed, 8,000 …
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A moment of silence to remember 46 years since the invasion of Cyprus
It was 15 July 1974 when the Greek military regime attempted to unify with Cyprus resulting in Archbishop Makarios being overthrown and consequently fleeing to Britain. In retaliation, Turkey instigated …