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AstraZeneca vaccine recommended for those over 60
Australia’s lagging vaccine rollout will be strained after the latest government expert advice recommended the AstraZeneca vaccine only be used for people aged 60 years and over. The Australian Technical …
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Greek-Australian gynaecologist advocates for free distribution of embryos
The fate of thousands of surplus cryopreserved fertilised eggs that remain in cryopreservation banks concerns science, religion and society. At the end of 10 years, if the eggs are still …
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Online banking across several Australian banks disrupted due to network provider
Consumers from major banks reported that they were unable to access the mobile apps and websites of several Australian banks including Westpac, St George, ANZ and the Commonwealth Bank. Various …
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Violent crime in Katerini, victim reportedly recently returned to Greece from Australia
Residents of Katerini, the capital city of the Pieria regional unit in Central Macedonia, are in shock following the murder of a man, whose charred remains were found by a …
Foodie Kon Kardaras’ deli keeps pace with Melbourne’s love of good food
It takes just a few minutes of conversation with Konstandinos “Kon” Kardaras the owner of Big Vic Deli to realise the man is a foodie above and beyond the normal …
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Searching for morsels and scraps at the Athens laiki people’s market
The laiki agora (people’s market) is an important social custom and tradition in the streets of Greece. These farmers’ markets with makeshift stalls visit neighborhoods on given days to sell …
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COVID travel restrictions cause postponement of Maritime Heritage Week in Pylos
COVID-19 has struck another blow to well-laid plans as the Maritime Heritage Week and the 13th European Maritime Heritage (EMH) conference which were to have been held in Pylos in …
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Easing of Victorian restrictions but mass vaccination is the only real way out
Victoria’s Acting Premier James Merlino on Wednesday, 16 June, announced the easing of lockdown restrictions for the state. “We all know that since this pandemic started distance has been one …
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Presvyteres speak about their lives and supporting their husband’s calling
Some weeks ago, we spoke to three priests about their journeys to the priesthood. All three were married men and all three had to seek the consent of their wives …
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Anti-Racism taskforce to tackle racism in Victoria – a place where racial prejudice has no place
The state government is supporting multicultural and multifaith communities to tackle racism through funding for local anti-racism initiatives and the establishment of a landmark Anti-Racism Taskforce. Victoria’s Multicultural Affairs Ros …