Australia
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Visas, tourism, citizenship to Australia in the coronavirus age
New rules are applicable to foreign nationals in Australia – both visitors as well as visa and citizenship applicants – as part of coronavirus restrictions. Tourists Acting Minister for Immigration, …
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Victoria’s state government gives health system a boost to deal with the crisis
Victoria’s health system is getting a massive $437 million boost from the Andrews Labor Government to help respond to the Covid-19 pandemic, on top of the $100 million elective surgery …
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Curbs on travel create unprecedented pressure on the travel industry
The response to the Covid-19 crisis is creating stresses and strains over entire industries and services, not least with the travel trade. On Wednesday morning, Prime Minister Scott Morrison issued …
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Covid-19 measures force a change to late hierarch’s memorial service
The Greek Archdiocese of Australia has announced a change to the memorial service plans for the late Archbishop Stylianos of Australia that will take place on Saturday, 21 March. The …
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Changes to services: Notification from the Consulate General of the Hellenic Republic in Melbourne
The General Consulate in Melbourne, under instructions from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic and following the announcement from the Government of Victoria would like to notify …
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Scott Morrison unveils his coronavirus battle plan: no lockdown, looking for long-term solution
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the government is expecting the coronavirus will last for at least six months. “We are going to keep Australia running … it won’t look …
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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia advises churches to conform to government guidelines: Read communique
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia has finally released a communiqué with guidelines for the church to follow due to the coronavirus outbreak. The guidelines call on people to follow …
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Local supermarkets and suppliers struggle to keep up with panic demand for basics
With the panic buying going on throughout the world, spare a thought for the supermarkets and their suppliers who have had to cope with the unprecedented rush on their goods …
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Victoria declares a state of emergency to combat spread of coronavirus
A state of emergency begins at midday on Monday in Victoria and will run for four weeks. Premier Daniel Andrews said on Monday that authorised officers can now grant powers …
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Peak of the coronavirus pandemic expected in “only a few weeks”
More than 7,000 “vulnerable” patients in Victoria will be be able to undertake elective surgery as part of the state government’s $60 million funding to both public and private hospitals …