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NSW supermarkets and pharmacies to remain open 24 hours a day
NSW supermarkets and pharmacies have been given the green light to trade 24 hours a day for the near future. The round-the-clock trading will ensure people have food and medical …
Pharmacies ride the Covid-19 storm with shore far from sight
For the more than two weeks the tempo at a local pharmacy in Northcote has been relentless and the story is to be multiplied by all pharmacies. Thanks to the …
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Greeks celebrate 25 March national holiday from their balconies – and skies
Coronavirus may have stopped the parades, pomps and pageantry usually associated with the 25 March Greek Independence Day holiday, but it couldn’t stop Greeks from commemorating the special day of …
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More Australians will be tested for coronavirus
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison met with state and territory premiers and chief ministers on 25 March in a national cabinet to discuss enhanced health measures to support efforts to …
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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, …
Vale Costa Cosmas, a great fixture of Melbourne’s rebetiko scene passes away
A fixture of the rebetiko scene in Melbourne, Costa Cosmas could be found at Greek functions with his signature peaked fur hat, plucking his baglama. “He gave me my first …
A year without the late Archbishop Stylianos of Australia
Archbishop Stylianos of Australia died on 25 March, 2019, this time last year after a long battle with cancer. News of his death saddened a large part of the Greek …
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Alcohol limits for WA to ensure coronavirus sobriety
Western Australia’s Premier Mark McGowan announced stage two of federal government restrictions, but included special conditions just for his state. “Further to the restrictions announced last night, in Western Australia, …
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Neos Kosmos coronavirus or Covid-19 update from 22-25 March
Neos Kosmos will do our best to keep our readers updated on the Covid-19 Pandemic. The information will be sourced from respected sources such as government and multilateral health organisations …
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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 …