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Victoria records highest ever tally of 1,488 new cases of COVID-19
Victoria has recorded 1488 new local COVID-19 cases in the last day and a further two deaths. The results come from more than 71,000 tests, while over 36,000 vaccines were administered across the state yesterday. …
Generous Berbatis’ grant to THI maintains Greek health project into next year
The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Australia has announced a new $100,000 grant from Western Australians Con and Rita Berbatis for the continued delivery of THI Australia’s Public Health Project in Athens. …
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Sophie Cotsis accuses NSW government for lack of multilingual support during the pandemic
“The NSW Government has been very sluggish in responding to the current Delta outbreak, particularly in my community,” said Greek-Australian MP Sophie Cotsis. She has her reasons to be so …
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Immigration Minister Alex Hawke promoted in reshuffle to fill Porter gap
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has promoted Immigration Minister Alex Hawke, who joins Cabinet, with Christian Porter’s old roles divided between Angus Taylor and Melissa Price. Mr Porter, the industry, science …
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Victoria’s sweeping mandate for workers to combat COVID-19 surge
Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews announced that by 15 October, all authorised workers across Victoria will need to have at least one dose of the vaccination so that the state can …
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Four parishioners of Greek Gold Coast community receive volunteer awards
On 23 September 2021 the 2021 Central Gold Coast Community Volunteer Awards were held at the Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre, Nerang. The Volunteer Awards are organised by Angie Bell MP …
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Christmas in Greece a possibility as Australia opens its international borders
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirmed on Friday that international travel for Australians will resume next month thanks to rising vaccination rates. The fully vaccinated, who have had both doses …
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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian resigns ahead of ICAC investigation, says she acted with “integrity”
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced her resignation following the announcement that the state’s corruption watchdog would be investigating her. The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) said it would …
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A cautionary tale – COVID-19 is not just like the flu
Melbourne-born Georgios Hatzimanolis has made Athens his home for the past 13 years. The former editor of the English edition of Neos Kosmos is now a media strategist for a …
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Daylight savings: Don’t forget to turn your clocks forward if you’re in NSW, Victoria, SA, Tasmania and the ACT
On Sunday 4 April 2021, Daylight Savings will come to an end for Australians in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT. Western Australia, Queensland and the …