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A Greek-Australian could be named Sydney’s best grocer
Greek-Australian Paul Moraitis, who operates as a grocer in Sydney, could soon achieve one of the highest accolades in his industry. His business, Kareela Grocer, in the region of Sutherland, …
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Victoria and South Australia expected to end lockdowns on Tuesday
As Victoria is set to end its lockdown at midnight on Tuesday 27 July, the state recorded 11 new cases of locally-acquired . According to health authorities the cases identified …
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Australian women’s relay team wins first gold medal of Tokyo Olympics in world record time
While most of Australia is in lockdown, its women’s 4x100m relay team is making us proud with the country’s first gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Bronte Campbell, Meg Harris, …
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Thousands rally in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane against lockdowns, masks and vaccines
Thousands of people are rallied against COVID-19 lockdowns and vaccinations in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane today. Police estimated 7,500 people gathered in the Botanic Gardens of Brisbane and marched through …
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Greece welcomes UN Security Council’s condemnation of ‘unilateral acts’ by Erdogan
Greece welcomed the statement of the UN Security Council’s French presidency that condemns statements by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Turkish Cypriot community leader Ersin Tatar on opening …
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Greek-Australians urged to get vaccinated now
In the wake of the latest lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders of Melbourne’s Greek community have come together to encourage people to get vaccinated. A collective of community …
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NSW needs the Pfizer as Delta cases hit new record despite Sydney lockdown
NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has renewed pleas for other states to donate Pfizer vaccines, after another record daily infection total despite Sydney’s lockdown. There have been 163 new locally acquired …
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Church helps Greek expatriates and wider community struggling with lockdowns
Dozens of Greek expatriates in Melbourne have turned to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese’s Greek Welfare Centre for help as the city’s fifth lockdown bites deep into their financial reserves. Members …
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Kostis Palamas and the anthem for the Olympic Games
The modern Olympics were established in the late 19th century, thanks to the efforts of a movement led by Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the International Olympic Committee, who wished …
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“We want everybody vaccinated…we don’t have the supplies,” says Premier Dan Andrews
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said a “ring of steel” should be put around Sydney after New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian declared a national emergency at a crisis cabinet meeting …