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“Tough day for Australia” as unemployment figures mark record rise since 1994
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) announced the 594,000 drop in the number of workers in April with the unemployment rate at 6.2 per cent – the highest jobless rate …
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Real estate agents say property prices are staying steady despite estimates for 30 per cent slash
COVID-19 has placed immense pressure on the economy of the nation and the personal finances of most people. Projections on the future have been gloomy and yet people have been …
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Victorian Tribunal upholds Monash Council’s decision to refuse proposed development on former Oakleigh South school site
Monash Council’s decision to refuse a proposed development of 89 townhouses on a former school site in Oakleigh South has been upheld by the Victorian Civil and Appeals Tribunal (VCAT). …
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NUGAS elect new committee in online annual general meeting
National Union of Greek-Australian Students (NUGAS) members held their annual general meeting last Monday afternoon. This time however, things were a little different as the event was held online via …
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COVID-19 and tax time: What you can claim this financial year
The end of this financial year may bring on one of the most confusing tax times yet. Many employees have purchased new equipment and are relying on their home and …
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Experts opinions on the chaos which COVID-19 is causing to our mental health
The coronavirus pandemic has changed life as we know it. Facing a life-threatening health risk combined with isolation, lack of entertainment, grappling with home schooling, remote working coupled with unemployment …
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Big losses force Greek construction giant to pull out of Australia
The emphasis on the construction of solar farm projects in Australia was one of the key factors that led to Greek infrastructure giant Ellaktor taking losses of €155 million for …
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The Hellenic Initiative Australia supports Emfasis COVID-19 response assisting the homeless
The Hellenic Initiative Australia has committed $10,000 to Emfasis Foundation to support extra relief being implemented assisting the homeless in Athens during the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant will allow the …
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Athens urban restructuring project will introduce new car-free zones to upgrade the city
A teleconference on the implementation of the Athens city urban restructuring plan was held on Monday at the Municipality of Athens. The plan provides for a 6.8km-long pedestrian walkway which …
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Special appreciation of nurses’ contributions in COVID-19 times
Fronditha Care has issued a message of thanks to its 110 nurses on its staff on International Nurses’ Day (12 May). “This year International Nurses Day comes with special significance. …