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Liverpool set to sign Olympiacos defender Kostas Tsimikas as their first transfer
Liverpool are reportedly ready to make their first signing of the transfer window with a £11.75m ($21.4m AUD) contract ready to go for Olympiacos defender Kostas Tsimikas. The Reds are …
Covidiots of yore and their ancient equivalents
One of the neologisms to come out of the Pandemic is “covidiot,” signifying someone who does not obey health directions. Lately I’ve seen a calque of this word appear in …
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Arthur Papas is the favourite front runner for the Melbourne Victory job
The smiles returned at the Victory camp after Saturday’s emphatic victory over Perth Glory (4-0). According to a leading player of the Melbourne team, “It is time now to decide …
Dialogue –
Victoria is subjected to a ‘State of Emergency’ and a ‘State of Disaster’ and the powers invoked are lawful. What does that mean?
Some Victorians believe that they have the legal right not to comply with the reasonable direction given by authorities in this pandemic environment (’COVID-19’). They refer to themselves as ‘sovereign citizens’. The …
Dialogue –
Looking at what led to the Victoria’s ‘state of disaster’
At first, finding myself in Australia during what became a global pandemic seemed to be a stroke of dumb luck. Until June, Australia’s coronavirus record was one of success. The …
News –
Premier Andrews won’t have “crack at people at St Basil’s” but is critical nonetheless
Aged care has dominated the focus following the recent coronavirus outbreak in Melbourne which has swept through nursing homes. There has been criticism of the state government’s handling of COVID-19 …
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Queensland court dismisses Drew Pavlou’s action against Chinese Consul General Xu Jie
Legal action by Greek Australian student activist Drew Pavlou suing China’s senior diplomat in Brisbane was dismissed in a Queensland court on Monday. Mr Pavlou took action against the Chinese …
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19 COVID-19 deaths for Victoria, with coronavirus hotline set up and new campaign to combat “wicked enemy”
Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews confirmed 19 deaths related to COVID-19 in the state of Victoria, with 14 of these in aged care. He extended his condolences and sympathies to the …
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Victoria set to announce 19 COVID-19 deaths, and 322 new cases on Monday
Victoria is set to record 19 deaths and 322 cases in the deadliest day since the COVID-19 pandemic began in Australia. The new figure will take the death toll in …
Life –
No, the extra hygiene precautions we’re taking for COVID-19 won’t weaken our immune systems
During the COVID-19 pandemic we’re constantly being reminded to practise good hygiene by frequently washing our hands and regularly cleaning the spaces where we live and work. These practices aim …