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Jenny Mikakos becomes Deputy Leader in Victoria’s Legislative Council
Victoria’s Health Minister Jenny Mikakos will serve as Deputy Leader in the Legislative Council following an announcement made today. “It is a great honour to continue serving Victorians as their …
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Australia’s PM tells schools to remain open, but states follow a different route
Schools around different states in Australia are deviating from the Federal government’s stand, and this is causing confusion. Victoria’s schools will close from Tuesday, but NSW and Tasmanian schools would …
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Coronavirus impact clearly evident at Centrelink offices around Australia
Pubs, clubs and a slew non-essential businesses were forced to shut down on Monday, however long queues emerged at Centrelink. All around the country newly out-of-work Australians huddled at branches …
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Eerily quiet in Oakleigh where coronavirus lockdown is keeping crowds at bay
Oakleigh, a robust Melbourne suburb with a thriving Greek centre, was a ghost town on Monday as new measures came into effect which closed down restaurants and cafes. Neos Kosmos …
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‘War time conditions’ as Victoria’s Health Minister Jenny Mikakos restricts hospital visitors
Visitors to Victorian hospitals will face tougher restrictions from midnight tonight under a new Covid-19 safety measure announced by Victoria’s Health Minister Jenny Mikakos on Monday. Visitors will be limited …
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Coronavirus buzz words: a layperson’s guide
Coronavirus has come with its own glossary of terms. Here are some buzz words and key phrases that you’ve probably been hearing a lot about lately: Other names for coronavirus: …
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Greek folk festivals events, cuisine, at the heart of wide-ranging book
It took seven years for Terina Kalogeropoulos-Armenakis, a successful stockbroker and property investor, to compile the book A Greek Folk Journey, Travel, Culture & Gastronomy. But for a certain virus, …
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Coronavirus police squad in Victoria to ensure non-essential services closures – but here’s what is still in operation
Five hundred officers will be out on the streets of Victoria to ensure that social distancing measures that have been put in place are adhered to. The officers will hold …
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University of Athens coronavirus platform shows the geographical distribution and evolution
The coronavirus pandemic’s global spread has caused concern regarding the development of the situation. The most up-to-date online platform for the monitoring, analysis and mapping of the geographical distribution and …
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Heartwarming generosity for the aged amid coronavirus panic
The local Greek Australian community has dug deep despite the current uncertain climate to make sure our elderly don’t get left behind. Fronditha Care’s biennial Radiothon went ahead on Saturday …