Australia
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PM Scott Morrison remembers and applauds the Greek contribution
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said in his message to Greek-Australian communities that while this years celebrations of Greek independence on 25 March were affected by the Covid-19 outbreak response, …
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FECCA asks Federal Government to support visa holders during COVID-19 pandemic
Lock down measures are putting visa holders under more strain and uncertainty. The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) wrote to Prime Minister Scott Morrison calling for the Federal …
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Eight flags over Federation Square mark a muted Greek National Day
Eight Greek flags lent colour to a drab Federation Square on gray day in Melbourne marking 25 March, Greece’s National Day. It was a against the odds that there would …
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Australia’s PM Scott Morrison cancels elective surgery, launches Covid-19 commission as “bridge to the other side”
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison addressed the nation on Wednesday to give an update on the coronavirus situation following last night’s announcement of tighter measures. These included travel bans, crowd …
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Victoria’s Premier Dan Andrews announces tighter measures for Victoria where threat is “more imminent”
Victoria’s Premier Dan Andrews released a statement on Wednesday morning following the decision of the National Cabinet to release a new round of stricter measures, including tighter limits to funeral …
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Australia’s PM expands coronavirus restrictions with stricter measures for weddings, funerals and travel
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced further measures to combat coronavirus on Tuesday night after a national cabinet meeting. A nationwide crackdown on social gatherings was announced. Further restrictions were …
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Clayton South school students hold early Greek National Day celebration
With the fight against Covid-19 taking its toll on all public events, Pedia School in Clayton South, Melbourne, celebrated the forthcoming Greek National Day in advance by calling on its …
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Jenny Mikakos becomes Deputy Leader in Victoria’s Legislative Council
Victoria’s Health Minister Jenny Mikakos will serve as Deputy Leader in the Legislative Council following an announcement made today. “It is a great honour to continue serving Victorians as their …
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Australia’s PM tells schools to remain open, but states follow a different route
Schools around different states in Australia are deviating from the Federal government’s stand, and this is causing confusion. Victoria’s schools will close from Tuesday, but NSW and Tasmanian schools would …
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Coronavirus impact clearly evident at Centrelink offices around Australia
Pubs, clubs and a slew non-essential businesses were forced to shut down on Monday, however long queues emerged at Centrelink. All around the country newly out-of-work Australians huddled at branches …