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‘Loved ones dying alone’: More than 40 Melbourne Greeks lost due to COVID-19

Pandemic casualties continue to send shockwaves through the community, with the death toll amongst Melbourne Greeks rising to at least 41, according to information obtained by Neos Kosmos. Meanwhile, St Basil’s …

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Oakleigh Greeks respond to backlash sparked by busy Eaton Mall pics

Oakleigh has made headlines, after photos taken at Melbourne’s Eastern suburb showing ‘crowded’ streets under lockdown standards sparked criticism on social media. Australian media outlets published the stills captured on …

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10 things to know about 15 August

1. The Dormition. The Dekapentavgoustos on the Greek Orthodox calendar celebrates the Feast of Dormition of the Theotokos which marks the falling asleep or “kimisis” of the Virgin Mary. The …

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Elder Rights Advocacy holding a meeting for families connected to St Basil

The online meeting for families of the residents of St Basil’s will be taking place this afternoon. The session is organised by the Elder Rights Advocacy (ERA) in Victoria with …

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Good news gran is back home from St Basil’s via Austin after surviving COVID-19

The emptying of St Basil’s Home for Aged Care last week and transport of residents to hospitals around Melbourne caused concern for Marina Milou, who did not want her mother …

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Psychologists note greater levels of anxiety and stress in second Victorian COVID lockdown

Psychologists say the levels of anxiety are increasing because of the second period of lockdown that Melbourne in Stage 4 and now the rest of Victoria in Stage 3 are …

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10 things to do in Victoria Lockdown II

1. Ted Talks. Satisfy your curiosity about just about any subject  under the sun through the Ted Talks site. The site that rare gift of explaining complex issues on just …

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My dad, Thanasi Spanos – the migrant who was a magnanimous host

Finding the right words to articulate the man known as Thanasi is a tremendous task; one which I will regardless attempt with love and humility. A migrant to Australia in …

Plenty of stock as Oakleigh food traders look out for customers’ well-being

Fresh food traders in Oakleigh say there is no need for customers to panic as they have plenty of stock despite Stage 4 restrictions, with one shopowner describing last Saturday’s …

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COVID-19 fears cause ethnic community members to avoid seeing their GPs, say peak organisations

With a massive fall in the number of medical consultations in May, ethnic communities are being urged to not neglect their health and  continue to see their GPs (General Practitioners) …

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