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Childcare permit on the way: Victoria’s childcare announcements explained
From Thursday, 6 August, only children of permitted workers will be able to attend childcare in Melbourne, which is under stage 4 restrictions. Parents and providers have been waiting to …
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10 things to do in Victoria Lockdown II
1. Ted Talks. Satisfy your curiosity about just about any subject under the sun through the Ted Talks site. The site that rare gift of explaining complex issues on just …
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My dad, Thanasi Spanos – the migrant who was a magnanimous host
Finding the right words to articulate the man known as Thanasi is a tremendous task; one which I will regardless attempt with love and humility. A migrant to Australia in …
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The shock of Stage 4 restrictions felt by businesses across Melbourne
A state of disaster enacted on Sunday by the state of Victoria and the imposition of stage 4 restrictions across Metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, will see thousands of businesses …
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Premier Andrews confirms 725 new COVID-19 cases and 15 deaths, including man in his 30s
On the third day of Stage 4 restrictions for Melbourne, case numbers reached 725 new cases with 15 deaths – the deadliest so far. Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews said 164 …
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Opposition accuses Victoria’s Health Minister Jenny Mikakos for ‘contempt’ of Parliament
Victoria’s Health Minister Jenny Mikakos has been flung into the ‘eye of the cyclone’ in the last 24 hours after refusing to answer questions about her handling of the COVID-19 …
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My Life in Lockdown: Q&A with Greek dancer Dimosthenis Manessis
Dimosthenis Manasis began dancing at the age of three at his fther’s dance studio, he started teaching at the age of seventeen and is currently involved in promoting Greek dance …
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13 August: Free online seminar on Chandris shipping magnates
The Greek Community of Melbourne is hosting an online lecture entitled Chandris: By sea to Australia as part of their Greek history and culture seminars program. The lecture will take …
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Greek travellers turning their wanderlust into a lifelong adventure, even after having kids
Nestled in Athens, Theo Anagnostopoulos and Maria Vranopoulou ponder what kind of adventure they will take their children on next. The couple’s love for travel dates back to before they …
Plenty of stock as Oakleigh food traders look out for customers’ well-being
Fresh food traders in Oakleigh say there is no need for customers to panic as they have plenty of stock despite Stage 4 restrictions, with one shopowner describing last Saturday’s …