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457 visa changes reduce migrant numbers intake, but healthcare workers still in demand
The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans gave assurance that the temporary visa skilled workers program will not be used to undermine local labour. He said that the number of applications for subclass 457 visas lodged last month was the lowest rate in four years [...]
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Bathurst Filipiniana group reports on Philippine Independence Day celebration
This year’s Philippine National Day Celebration and Flag Raising Ceremony was held last 6th June 2009 at Evans Bridge in Bathurst. The very cold morning did not deter the organisers, the Bathurst Regional Council and the Filipiniana Friends Group of Bathurst and the Central West, and community members [...]
Manuel Bermejo Castillo OAM
For over 36 years, Manuel Bermejo Castillo, one of this year’s recipients of the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for Order of Australia Medal (OAM) , has been making a difference in community work both here and overseas. Manny as he is popularly known has led the Philippine Australian Sports & Culture (PASC) Inc with a vision and mission that has captivated the community [...]
Australian businesses more innovative
Nearly half of all Australian businesses (45%) undertook some form of innovative activity last financial year, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported this week. Innovative activity which increased by 22% over the previous year included the development or introduction of new [...]
Santa Cruzan in Liverpool showcases two talents
At the 14th Anniversary of the Flores De Mayo-Santa Cruzan celebration held at All Saints Catholic Church in Liverpool last May 31, Donna Jones and Raul Morales shone as two Filipino-Australian talents to watch. Donna was the Princess Flores De Mayo [...]
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