Australia
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Australia flattens the curve but the fight is far from over
Coronavirus cases in Australia are increasing at the lowest level according to Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt. The national death toll has risen to 69 with 53 new cases of …
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Orthodox Easter celebrated online in Australia [PHOTOS & VIDEO]
Christ has risen and His resurrection this year was celebrated in an entirely different manner, which does not refer to what we Orthodox would call a “traditional Easter” as Archbishop …
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HACCI announces new corporate partners on board
The Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HACCI) has announced new corporate partners have joined to take advantage of the organisation’s online reach. In a statement issued on Friday, …
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New ICU beds across Victoria to boost the health system in battle against coronavirus
Hundreds of new hospital beds are opening across Victoria as the state’s health system gears up to manage increased numbers of patients suffering from COVID-19 – though it is hoped …
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Social media firm bridges the COVID-19 social distance divide
With social distancing and other measures brought in to keep Covid-19 at bay, social media is the electronic way to keep in touch socially as well as commercially. It reaches …
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Australia doesn’t ease coronavirus restrictions: three things need to be done before that can happen
The National Cabinet meeting did not decide on lifting at least some of coronavirus restrictions for Australia, and they will remain in tact for at least another four weeks. Australia’s …
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Victorian police cleared in bookshop raid that left Greek Australian man seriously injured
Victoria’s police were cleared of using unreasonable force when they raided Greek Australian Nik Dimopoulos’ Fitzroy bookshop and seriously injured the man while arresting him. The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission …
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Police overstep bounds at Greek Australian grandfather’s funeral
Helen Kolovos bid farewell to her father on Saturday at a funeral aimed at paying tribute to the life of a man who had contributed greatly to the community. Born …
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Suppliers of Greek speciality foods chart new paths in COVID-19 world
Supplies of Greek goodies for Easter are not going dry up this year as suppliers are saying prices are steady and you can still get what you need. “Three weeks …
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Australia’s Acting Immigration Minister Tudge offers good news, bad news and clarifies visa misinformation
The coronavirus crisis has spawned uncertainty in the best of cases, but more so for multicultural communities – especially visa holders. Australia’s Acting Immigration Minister Alan Tudge has been fighting …