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56-year-old Gershon (Gabi) Yitshaki is the first member of the Orthodox community in Australia to die from COVID.

56-year-old Gershon (Gabi) Yitshaki is the first member of the Orthodox community in Australia to die from COVID. Read More »

First reported case of COVID-19 to hit the Australian Jewish community.

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Melbourne’s Yeshivah Beth Rivkah Colleges (YBR) closed following confirmation that a teacher has tested positive for the coronavirus

First reported case of COVID-19 to hit the Australian Jewish community. Read More »

Former Chancellor of Monash University, Alan Finkel, is appointed as Australia’s 8th Chief Scientist.

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Former Chancellor of Monash University, Alan Finkel, is appointed as Australia’s 8th Chief Scientist. Read More »

Harry Seidler becomes the first Australian elected to the prestigious Académie d’architecture.

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For contribution to international architecture.

Harry Seidler becomes the first Australian elected to the prestigious Académie d’architecture. Read More »

Iconic landmark Australia Square designed by Harry Seidler completed

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Iconic landmark Australia Square designed by Harry Seidler completed Read More »

Arrival of George Barron Goodman, first professional photographer in Sydney

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Arrival of George Barron Goodman, first professional photographer in Sydney Read More »

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