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Greek government conundrums in adjustment to object tax values
The adjustment of object tax values in Greece is turning into a very tough mission as surveyors in many regions are coming up with vastly different zone rates, reports Kathimerini …
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24 suburbs on alert for COVID-19 after virus detected in wastewater treatment plant
Fragments of COVID-19 were detected at the Lilydale wastewater treatment plant, the inlet to the Werribee wastewater. An urgent health alert has been issued to residents in Tarneit, Werribee and …
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RIP Angela Pirdas, farewelling a great lady of community journalism
Angela Pirdas, known as ‘Kikitsa’ to her dearest friends, succumbed to cancer on 1 March. Despite her illness, her death caused shock in the community. A much-loved member of the …
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Darebin Greek dancing group reunite after lockdown hiatus
The Greek Community of Darebin and surrounds has hosted a group for traditional dancing for 11 years now, welcoming Greeks along with people of different ages and heritage. They have …
How migration can help support Australia’s post-pandemic recovery
The Joint Standing Committee on Migration will hold three days of public hearings between 1 and 3 March. Committee Chair Julian Leeser MP said that “at these hearings, the Committee …
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$452 million in response to 150 recommendations in Aged Care report
The federal government has committed $452 million in an immediate response to the almost 150 recommendations in the final report of the aged care royal commission. The Aged Care Act …
Second Karipidis exhibition at Ryzanoff Gallery a search for balance
The second exhibition of the work of Adam Karipidis is currently on display at the Ryzanoff Gallery in Albert Park until the first week of April. Entitled The Evolution Of …
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285 alumni from prestigious Arsakeio join Greece’s #metoo movement with sex abuse allegations
An Athens first-instance court prosecutor has ordered a preliminary inquiry into charges by 285 alumni of Arsakeia Schools, a complex of historic private schools in Athens, alleging sexual harrassment and …
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COVID-19: Attica’s ICUs near 90% capacity
Greece’s capital region remains on epidemiological high-alert, with health experts concerned about the increasing numbers of hospitalised COVID-19 patients. On Saturday, out of the country’s 1,630 new coronavirus cases announced, …
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“Papaflessas” kickstarts 1821 events with tribute to diaspora
The Pammesinian Brotherhood Papaflessas hosted on Saturday its inaugural event celebrating the 200 years’ anniversary of the Greek Revolution. Held at the Hellenic Museum, the event was deemed a success, …