Australia
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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 …
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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese launches COVID-19 community relief program
The following press release has been distributed by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia announcing the launch of a new community relief program targeting vulnerable populations severely affected by the …
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Greek Australian woman takes helm of Seafood Industry Australia
Seafood Industry Australia (SIA) has announced the immediate resignation of Chief Executive Officer Jane Lovell. SIA Chairperson Veronica Papacosta will take on responsibilities as acting CEO until an interim CEO …
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Tehan announces measures to help students stranded in Australia
The Federal Minister for Eduction, Dan Tehan, has announced a range of measures to help international students who have remained in Australia while the Covid-19 measures have drastically reduced the …
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South Australian MP set to face court on basic assault charge
South Australian Police said that MP Sam Duluk who was accused of inappropriate behaviour at a Christmas party last year is to be summonsed to appear in court to answer …
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Greek multicultural pioneer receives ECCV’s life award
The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) has awarded a rare Life Membership to George Zangalis, one of the founders of Ethnic Community Broadcasting in Australia and of the ECCV …
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Scott Morrison addresses Parliament with calls for ‘sovereignty’
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison addressed Parliament on Wednesday morning. He said, “Our sovereignty is demonstrated by the quality of life we afford Australians, with world-class health, education, disability, aged …
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Mandatory code forces landlords to reduce rent
Small businesses shut down to stop the spread of coronavirus will soon have their rent reduced in proportion to the drop in their revenue. Prime Minister Scott Morrison released the …