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Victoria takes the final steps towards reopening
Victorians will no longer have to wear face masks in most outdoor settings as part of the latest easing of restrictions announced by the Victorian Government. More than three weeks …
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Hellenic Initiative Australia launches Winter Appeal for Greece to help the most vulnerable
With Greece experiencing an aggressive second wave of COVID-19 as winter starts to bite, The Hellenic Initiative Australia (THIA) has launched its Winter Appeal for Greece to buy basic necessities …
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Greece’s new COVID-19 deaths enter triple digits
Greece confirmed 1,498 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, of which 22 were identified at the country’s entry points, according to the National Public Health Organization (EODY). There were 103 new …
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Greek ‘tragedy’ with triple-digit daily coronavirus deaths
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, Greece has confirmed a triple-digit number of deaths for the 24 hours to Saturday. The record daily death toll of …
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Greek Orthodox Victorians mourn loss of ‘beloved’ Father Minas
Father Minas Dimitropoulos passed aged 86, last Friday, leaving behind his family, clergy and community who remember him for his years-long service to the church. Fr Minas had served most …
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Did you know the City of Perth has two sister cities in Greece?
Lord Mayor of Perth, Basil Zempilas recently spoke publicly on his feelings of pride for his Greek Australian heritage. The occasion was a meeting with Greek Consul for Perth, Georgia …
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Masks off outdoors from tonight, as Victorians prepare for COVID-normal Christmas
“We have defeated the second wave but it’s not over, ” Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said at conclusion of his presser conference today, Sunday, after announcing a significant easing of …
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Save Greek @ La Trobe: Final call to action as determination date is looming
The Modern Greek Teachers’ Association of Victoria appeals to the community for mobilisation around the ‘Save Greek at La Trobe’ campaign in the final round of the consultation period. As …
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COVID-19 traces found in Altona wastewater sample
Virus fragments were found in a wastewater sample in Altona, and people in the area and surrounding suburbs have been urged to get tested. The Department of Health and Human …
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Beyond Socrates and Aristotle: Philosophers you might know
When citing Greece’s contributions to world culture – from democracy to theatre and athletics – philosophy is one of the first that come to mind. Unsurprisingly, its name is Greek, …