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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 …
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Young Greek-Australian shares his passion for helping others, working with indigenous communities
Yianni Stefanidakis works to make the world a little kinder. The 25-year-old has been working with the Balanced Choice Programme, based in the Northern Territory for almost three years after …
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Boosting paramedic recruits on the coronavirus frontline
The Victorian Government will fast-track the recruitment of 120 extra paramedics to boost the frontline of Victoria’s coronavirus response and help ensure all Victorians get the health support they need …
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Greek man is fourth victim of coronavirus in New Zealand
Christos Tzanoudakis, 86, died from coronavirus becoming the fourth victim of Covid-19 in New Zealand. Born in Topolia, Chania, Crete, on 8 October, 1933, there were plans for him to …
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Australia “in good place” compared to global coronavirus picture but authorities warn against complacency
Australia has recorded “continual reduction in the number of new cases each day,” said the Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy on Easter Sunday but was quick to add that there …
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Red Cross receives funding to help migrants in transition
People on temporary visas who have no way to support themselves and have urgent needs will be the main focus of the emergency relief provided by Red Cross during the …
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UPDATE: Public “encouraged to delay visiting a cemetery” during pandemic
Following community confusion witnessed online around cemetery visits during the pandemic, Neos Kosmos received confirmation on Sunday 12 April from official sources that visiting graves of loved ones was not …
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Generosity flows from the Greek community in support of those struggling amidst the coronavirus crisis
The dire financial situation in which many families and individuals have found themselves during the COVID-19 crisis – especially those on temporary and student visas who lost jobs and are …