Australia
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Supporting first home buyers in regional Victoria
The Victorian Government is extending the $20,000 First Home Owner Grant for people buying or building a new home in regional Victoria for an extra 12 months, in another measure …
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Australia’s government says it is guided by ‘outstanding expert advice’ and though we are doing well, we should not be complacent
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that the coronavirus deaths in Australia have been comparatively lower than those of other countries, but warned that we should not be complacent. “One …
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Gippsland’s beloved radio presenter has died at the age of 74
Expatriate George Andreou unexpectedly passed away at the age of 74, known to the general public for his long-term presence on the Gippsland airwaves. Mr Andreou passed away on 11 …
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222 economists ask Australia’s government not to sacrifice ‘public health’ for the sake of the economy
In recent weeks, a number of commentators have called for social distancing measures to be lifted or eased. A number of experts have perused over whether the number of lives …
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Pilots, pollies, passengers concerned as Virgin Australia enters voluntary administration
Virgin Australia, the second-largest carrier of Australia following Qantas, is burdened with a $5-billion dollar debt and has entered into voluntary administration with the appointment of accounting firm Deloitte to …
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Dan Andrews won’t lift ‘social distancing’ rules any time soon, and schools will continue to remain shut
Victoria noted just one new case of coronavirus bringing the infection tally to 1,329 people. There was also one death recorded in a Victorian hospital on Sunday as a man …
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There are still 11,000 Australians trying to return home
The Federal Government continues to work with domestic and foreign airlines to bring home Australians stranded in various parts of the world due to the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this week …
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Australians need to be extra careful as we head into winter
The majority of Australians undoubtedly are doing an axcellent job flattening the coronavirus curve, however, according to Hong Kong researchers, COVID-19’s reaction to different temperatures warrants extra precaution with the …
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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 …