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No more toll for M4
The operation of M4 Western Motorway was handed back last 16 February to the NSW Government and the toll was removed. The M4 is a 40 kilometre motorway that extends from Concord in Sydney’s inner west to Lapstone at the foothills of the Blue Mountains. Statewide Roads has operated a 12.5 kilometre section, including the section from Silverwater Road [...]
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New migration reforms announced
The Rudd Government has put in place major reforms affecting Australia’s permanent skilled migration program. The reforms are aimed at ensuring that the skilled migration program is more responsive to the needs of industry and employers [...]
Sto. Nino Fiesta at Plumpton
The “Sinulog” Feast of the infant Jesus was celebrated at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church at Plumpton last 17 January. About 12 members of the Visayan Cultural Dance Group and their many supporters helped to celebrate the event by dancing the “Pit Senyor” [...]
Every local can blog
As publisher of emanila group of websites, I take pride in re-opening the blogs site. I believe it is an opportunity for us to provide a platform where everyone can be heard, where everyone can share their thoughts, and where everyone can express their views. The re-opening of The Filipino Australian Blogs site this weekend is even made more significant as it coincides with Australia Day [...]
North Shore group supports microfinance projects
A forum on microfinancing in the Philippines was held last 2 January at the All Saint’s Parish Centre, Liverpool sponsored by the VAA Inc. and PCC-NSW [...]
Breakthrough deal on banana imports into Europe
Trade Minister Simon Crean welcomed a breakthrough deal on banana imports into the European Union ending a dispute that has been running for 16 years. Mr Crean also welcomed a related agreement to provide deeper tariff cuts on the importation of tropical products into Europe [...]
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