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The coronavirus has not stopped these restaurateurs
From 1 June restaurants, cafes, bars and other restaurants will be able to receive and serve up to 20 people at a time. This will go ahead under specific conditions …
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Signs of our coronavirus times
“Great and unexpected successes are often the cause of foolish rushing into acts of extravagance.” – Demosthenes. Getting ready to enjoy life again on the outside after weeks of house arrest imposed by the coronavirus lockdown? Not so fast. Remember the ancient Greek statesman …
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‘The Trip to Greece’, the last instalment of the travelogue
The Trip to Greece, the final instalment of the Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon travelogue begins in a quiet garden restaurant in Troy. Not in Greece but Turkey, and they …
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Greek Community supports National Reconciliation Week 2020
This Wednesday marks the beginning National Reconciliation Week for 2020. This year’s theme is ‘In this Together’, which allows us as to assess what role we can play, as Greek …
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Senator Dodson signs on to initiative to recognise WWI genocides
On Monday prominent Aboriginal leader Senator Pat Dodson became the latest high profile signatory of an Affirmation of Support to back the Joint Justice Initiative for national recognition of the …
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Victorian Government backing multicultural media outlets with grants
Up to $500,000 is up for grabs for multicultural media outlets in Victoria for new equipment and technology. The Victorian Government is putting the money forward to enable outlets to …
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Greek summer festivals go on despite global pandemic
Greece’s Culture Minister Lina Mendoni announced 251 events and performances which will take place in 111 archaeological sites and museums around Greece, separate to those of the Herod Atticus Theatre …
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A year on… Courtney Herron’s mother demands justice for her ‘little girl’
A year ago, on 26 May 2019, Courtney Herron’s body was found lifeless in Royal Park, Melbourne, after a “horrendous bashing”. Maxie Antoniou, her mother, told The Age that it …
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JobSeeker, JobKeeper, and Australia’s PM Scott Morrison presents JobMaker plan
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison addressed the national press club on Tuesday to present the JobMaker plan aimed at giving Australia’s economy a boost via vocational training. He said that …
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The beautiful GEOPARKS of Greece
Can you think of an area that combines geology with environment, sustainable development, culture and tourism? Well, the answer is Global Geoparks. According to UNESCO, that has developed a Network …