Multiculturalism, it’s good for Melbourne, good for Victoria
Premier Ted Baillieu launched Cultural Diversity Week at the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) Annual Gala Ball on Saturday 17 March amongst 1,300 people representing over 200 culture and language groups. Mr Baillieu said multiculturalism was what made Melbourne one of the most livable cities in the world and described the VMC Annual Ball as the [...]
AUSTRALIA PLEDGES PHP 55 MILLION TO SUPPORT VICTIMS OF TROPICAL STORM SENDONG The Australian Government today announced that it would provide Php55 million (A$1.3 million) to support victims of flooding caused by Tropical Storm Sendong. “I extend my condolences to the families of those killed in this tragedy and for the significant destruction caused by [...]
Continue reading …Three days after her arrival in Canberra, new Philippine Ambassador to Australia H.E. Belen F. Anota presented her letters of credence to H.E. Quentin Bryce, Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia. Clad in an elegant terno of iridescent malong fabric – a visual statement of Philippine multiculturalism and unity — the Philippine envoy formally [...]
Continue reading …By Michaela P. del Callar Four underpaid Filipino oil rig workers would have the chance to reclaim more than AUS$100,000 worth of back payments owed them after an Australian labor dispute settlements court decided to prosecute three companies, and one company director for labor violations. The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU), which has been fighting for [...]
Continue reading …A unique photographic exhibition celebrating the life and times of Pope John Paul II is being held in Sydney to coincide with his beatification in Rome. The priceless exhibition, especially transported from The Vatican, has been donated to Australia by the John Paul II Youth Foundation and comprises 72 photographic images highlighting John Paul II’s [...]
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After more than nine years as Chair of the Victorian Multicultural Commission, Mr George Lekakis AO will take up a position with the Department of Business and Innovation as the Executive Director of the International Student Experience. Announcing the appointment on 25 January, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship Nicholas Kotsiras congratulated Mr Lekakis. “As [...]
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PTAA predicts strong tourism growth between Philippines and Taiwan in 2011
6 December 2010 No CommentMANILA, Dec. 1 — The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) Wednesday expressed strong optimism that two-way tourism traffic between the Philippines and Taiwan will reach record-levels next year. PTAA president Maria Paz Alberto made the disclosure after officials of the association completed a five-day official trip to Taiwan that had them holding talks with top [...]
Continue reading …SYDNEY, Dec. 2 — About 2.3 million Australian men suffer from persistent back pain and nearly half of them have never had it diagnosed, a new research conducted by Arthritis Australia showed on Thursday. One in four fathers with persistent back pain is unable to play with their kids and one in five is unable [...]
Continue reading …Premier Kristina Keneally today announced a $120,000 boost for the Community Relations Commission Volunteering Awards over the next four years. The Premier made the announcement at the 2010 Community Relations Commission Volunteering Awards ceremony which recognises outstanding volunteer service to multicultural communities. The Minister for Citizenship, John Hatzistergos, Minister for Volunteering, Peter Primrose, Member for [...]
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