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Condemnation from Melbourne’s Greek Community as Erdogan converts Hagia Sophia into mosque
The Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne & Victoria strongly condemns the Turkish Republic’s decision to reinstate the World Heritage listed cultural icon – Hagia Sofia (Αγία Σοφία) – back into …
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Fronditha Care identifies positive staff COVID-19 case
Fronditha Care’s chief executive officer, Michael Malakonas announced that on Friday 10 July 2020, a staff member of its St Albans residential aged care team tested positive for coronavirus. Mr …
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We are here for each other – neither COVID-19 nor lockdowns can beat us
It’s back again to plague us. Literally. The resurgence of COVID-19 in Melbourne and the vice-like grip the counter measures have taken on our lives seems unfair – especially since …
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RMIT academic Tsahuridu says public needs to better understand need for lockdown
An RMIT expert in personal and organizational ethics says that while the reintroduction of Stage 3 lockdown in Melbourne was necessary it was also important that people better understood the …
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Greek and Australian tax authorities cooperate to close tax loopholes
The COVID-19 crisis that has damaged many businesses from around the world and the impact of the coronavirus is being felt by all businesses around the world. Leaders are attempting …
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Difficult times ahead for many Greek families in Melbourne
Hundreds of Greek families in Melbourne are facing desperate times due to the second lockdown that is about to be enforced at midnight tonight. These people, mainly newly-arrived immigrants from …
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All Greek-Orthodox churches to shut down due to Covid-19 restrictions
The rapid increase in the number of Covid-19 cases within the past few weeks have caused the Victorian government to re-impose the stage 3 lockdown measures all across the Melbourne …
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Many Melburnians could be closer to their dream suburban lifestyle. Here’s why
Melbourne has been hailed as the world’s most liveable city. But residents can testify to a more down to earth interpretation of the fancy title, knowing that – in recent …
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Beloved Philia Polites passes away
We are saddened to learn of the loss of another prominent figure in our community, the beloved Philia Polites. Ms Polites, who was known for her great and long-term social …
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Army experiences helped to crystallise Alick Jackomos’ lifelong stance for Aboriginal rights
In the wake of the Black LivesMatter campaign, it is worth remembering the contribution of a Greek campaigner for Aboriginal rights, Alick Jackomos, who grew up in pre-war Melbourne and …