Australia
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JobKeeper payments should support temporary visa holders
FECCA, the national peak multicultural body representing people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, welcomed the Federal Government’s JobKeeper Payment announcement and has congratulated the Government for supporting New Zealand …
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Businesses welcome wage relief offered through JobKeeper payment
Small business interviewed by Neos Kosmos welcomed the federal government announcement yesterday of the $130 billion JobKeeper payment to six million workers who through their employer will receive through a …
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Australia’s PM announces $1,500 a fortnight “job keeper” payment so that businesses don’t sack employees
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a $130-billion package to help businesses stay afloat during the coronavirus crisis. He said the plan was to pay businesses up to $1,500 per …
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Lemnos comes to the aid of Australians … again
The name of Lemnos has again been emblazoned on the front pages of Australia’s major newspapers recently. This week saw the town of Lemnos, outside the north-eastern Victorian city of …
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New rules stifle families’ ability to pay full final respects to loved ones
One of the casualties of the measures brought in to combat the spread of Covid-19 is the ways in which funerals can be conducted. Social distancing regulations are playing havoc …
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Child’s poignant picture reminds us of sacrifices of Greece’s heroes
Despite not being able to participate in this year’s Greek Independence Day parade, students at Alphington Grammar School, who have been learning remotely for the last two weeks, reflected on …
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Victoria’s on-the-spot fines for breaching 2-person rule at $1,652
Victoria’s coronavirus infections increased from 136 to 821 in two days, with four deaths. Victoria’s Premier Dan Andrews expressed his gratitude that most Victorians are taking precautions, however he said …
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Greek Australian Good Samaritan gets ‘thank you’ call from Frydenberg for handing out cash outside Centrelink
Melbourne resident Peter Darmos made headlines recently for his generosity, after he was spotted handing out $100 cash notes to queuing jobless workers outside Box Hill’s Centrelink outlet. His act …
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Melbourne area heavily populated by Greeks to benefit from $10 million coronavirus support package
To help those most severely affected by the COVID-19 outbreak, Melbourne’s Darebin Council has announced a recovery package of approximately $10 million to provide relief to local businesses, community organisations …
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Death toll increased by two in Australia, as coronavirus restrictions are stepped-up
As Australia’s coronavirus tally stands at over 3,600 cases as of Sunday morning with two new deaths confirmed bringing the toll to 16, further harsher measures to battle the spread …