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Depictions of Saint George and the family icons
My family icon of Saint George has a legend attached to it. According to tribal lore, it hung in an ancestral home and I owe more existence to it, for …
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ARL confirms that NRL will resume 2020 season on 28 May, training starts 4 May
Australian Rugby League Commissioner Wayne Pearce confirmed that the NRL will resume its 2020 season on 28 May. Training will begin on 4 May, a week prior to the four-week …
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Homeschooling, and the importance of maintaining a connection as we navigate our way into a new world of remote learning
As we head into our second week of online learning across Australia, parents and students are adapting, each at their own pace to this completely new routine. The coaching and …
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History of the Olympics: Oh, how far we’ve come
The International Olympic Committee recognises two modern games held in Athens – 1896 and 2004 – but somewhere between Paris and St Louis lies a third. The 1906 Athens Olympics …
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Gippsland’s beloved radio presenter has died at the age of 74
Expatriate George Andreou unexpectedly passed away at the age of 74, known to the general public for his long-term presence on the Gippsland airwaves. Mr Andreou passed away on 11 …
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Kyrgios and top tennis players call for financial relief
While many believe that tennis stars are incredibly wealthy, there are many players who are unable to afford the hiatus as a result of coronavirus restrictions. Nick Kyrgios blasted tennis …
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Victoria doing well but in no rush to remove coronavirus restrictions, says Daniel Andrews
Victoria had 1,336 cases of coronavirus on Wednesday, the same total as the day before after two cases were removed and added to interstate tallies and two new cases were …
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Tom and Rita offer to give blood in battle to discover Covid-19 vaccine
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson who recently recovered from their bout with Covid-19 while they were in Australia last month, have announced that they will be donating their blood to …
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91-year-old Melburnian descendant of Greek war hero Theodoros Kolokotronis battles against coronavirus through art
The self-proclaimed descendant of General Theodororos Kolokotronis, a hero of the Greek War of Independence, lives in Melbourne and is very much a survivor though he has preferred to make …
Former South Melbourne member Peter Athanasakis passes away
One of the most devoted fans of South Melbourne Hellas, Mr Peter Athanasakis, passed away last Monday. Peter was the father of the club’s former chairperson, Leo Athanasakis and spent …