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1,571 new cases in Victoria, 444 new cases in NSW, 51 in the ACT
New South Wales has recorded 444 new COVID-19 cases, while Victoria noted 1,571 new cases and one case acquired overseas. Sadly, four people died from COVID-19 in NSW and 13 …
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Another magnitude 6.3 earthquake in Crete, St Nikolaos Church falls
A strong earthquake was measured at 12.24 pm on Tuesday Greek time. Eastern Crete shook at 12.24pm due to a strong earthquake, 23 kilometres east of Zakros. The European Mediterranean …
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St John’s College Year 12 student tests positive to COVID-19, school becomes Tier 1 exposure site
A Year 12 student from St John’s College has tested positive for COVID-19, and the school has been deemed a Tier 1 exposure site. The student attended the College on …
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Plutarch writings point to ancient Greek travels to America, says new paper
The Vikings may have reached America in the Dark Ages but a re-examination of a dialogue written by Greek historian Plutarch suggests that the Ancient Greeks may have beaten them …
Current Matildas’ players react to De Vanna allegations of “toxic” team culture
Members of the current Australian women’s football team, the Matildas, have issued a statement in response to recent allegations made by former player Lisa de Vanna of a “toxic culture” …
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Cats rated according to the Ancient Greek standards of beauty
The Golden Ratio, the ratio for the width of rectangles of 1.61803 39887 49894 84820, was named thus by the Greeks. In maths, it is known as “phi”, named after …
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Victoria records 1466 new COVID-19 cases and 360 for NSW, along with 13 deaths altogether
Victoria recorded 1466 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, and another eight deaths. Of these new cases, 122 were in regional Victoria and 36 in locked-down Mildura. The results came after …
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Family violence destroys children, their future, but also our own as a society
“It’s a cold winter’s night in Melbourne. Six-year-old Jenny (not her real name) cuddles up to her mum whilst they sit close together on the couch. They are not watching …
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Scott Morrison backs NSW plans to fast-track international travel as early as 1 November
It was a much-anticipated moment when Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that Australia’s international borders would open to allow Australian citizens and permanent residents to “take our lives back” – …
Peter Verveniotis forges a full life despite battle with Thalassaemia
As chair of the not-for-profit Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Australia (TASCA), Peter Verveniotis knows a thing or two about the chronic genetic disorders that his organisation is dedicated to offering …