Australia
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Victoria to implement a shutdown of all non-essential activity
Premier Daniel Andrews announced today that he will inform National Cabinet tonight “that Victoria will proceed over the next 48 hours to implement a shutdown of all non-essential activity across …
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Australian states closing their borders in response to coronavirus epidemic
South Australia will temporarily close its borders to all visitors in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19, as announced this morning by State Premier, Steven Marshall. Premier Marshall …
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Victorian Government announces emergency relief packages
Victorians self-isolating due to coronavirus (COVID-19) with no access to food and essential supplies will receive emergency relief packages under a program introduced by the Victorian Government. The program will …
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Australia with well over 1000 reported COVID-19 cases
The number of coronavirus cases in Australia has now exceeded 1000 and it won’t stop any time soon. As of today, there are 1073 confirmed cases across the country, with …
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Government announces $66 billion coronavirus stimulus package
A $66 billion economic stimulus package was announced earlier today by the Federal Government with a request to all Australians to cancel all non-essential travel in the face of the …
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Greek-Orthodox churches in Australia live-stream liturgies on Facebook
For the first time in modern history, Greek Orthodox church-goers will be ‘attending’ the liturgy via social media. The congregation will no longer… congregate amidst coronavirus fears, taking the holy …
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New social-distancing rules for Australia as of today
The Government has finally imposed stricter social distancing rules all Australians are urged to flatten the curve of the spread of coronavirus. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced yesterday a new …
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Flexible visa terms on the way during coronavirus crisis
Acting Immigration Minister Alan Tudge addressed the media on Friday to present the current visa situation while spotlighting how the coronavirus is currently affecting multicultural communities. “There’s a lot of …
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Greek Australian aged care in the age of coronavirus
Greek Australian aged care providers are taking preventative measures to ensure the safety of residents in light of the Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. Zoe Angeli, Executive Manager of Public Affairs and …
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Australia’s PM ‘distances’ Australia more, delays budget but “will keep Australia running”
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison addressed the nation again at 2pm on Friday with a new round of measures to “flatten the curve” to keep coronavirus at a manageable level. …