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Archbishop Makarios issues Battle of Crete message that highlights unbreakable friendships
The might of the German air force and 22,000 highly trained paratroopers fell on the island of Crete this day (20 May), 79 years ago. Ranged against them were troops …
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Cretan associations in Melbourne commemorate the 79th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete
The 79th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete was kept small in Melbourne due to the COVID-19 restrictions. A wreath-laying ceremony took place at the Shrine of Remembrance. Wreaths were …
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‘There is no excuse for racism,’ says Peter Doukas, ECCNSW Chair
The peak body representing multicultural communities in NSW, the Ethnic Communities’ Council of NSW (ECCNSW), expressed grave concerns over increased racism and hate speech directed towards minority communities. ECCNSW Chair …
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Victoria gears up to celebrate 200 years of Greek independence
Next year will mark 200 years since Greece began the struggle for independence and Victoria’s Organizing Committee of the National Anniversary is calling on the entire Greek community to take …
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Sydney community loses popular businessman, football stalwart
The much-loved supporter and former administrator of the Pan-Hellenic (now Sydney Olympic) football team and owner of a successful hardware business in Marickville, Sydney. George Kefalas passed away on Friday, …
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COVID-19 wreaks havoc on expats’ efforts to meet tax deadline
When it comes to the “perfect storm” for red tape stories spare a thought for Dmitri Psiropoulos, who is trying to sell his ageing mother’s property in Sydney, while he …
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Melbourne issues Queen Victoria Market vouchers for struggling international students
The City of Melbourne will issue retail vouchers for international students impacted by COVID-19 to spend at Queen Victoria Market and boost trade there. Melbourne’s $200,000 retail voucher scheme, “Our …
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Over 7,000 cases in Australia while global Covid-19 toll exceeds 310,000
As we speak, the total number of cases in Australia is 7,037 with 98 deaths. New South Wales sits at the highest number of cases per state, having reported a …
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Victoria’s cafes, restaurants and pubs to reopen on 1 June
Informed by new data, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews made an announcement earlier today confirming that cafes, restaurants and pubs offering dining will be allowed to host up to 20 patrons …
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Australia’s government says “it’s OK to not be OK”, and unveils mental health funding
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison addressed the press on Friday following the national cabinet meeting. With restrictions easing, Mr Morrison said that the time has come to “get that momentum …