The Department of Immigration and Citizenship has recently issued a warning to temporary working holiday visa holders to be aware of scam text messages which appear to be from the department, seeking final payments for their visa application. “The department has received information from a number of clients who have been sent these text messages,…
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Slim Dusty $1 coin launched
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The Royal Australian Mint has officially launched a coin recognizing Slim Dusty’s contribution to Australian society. “Slim inspired many with not only his songs about real Australians but also his passion for life and it’s fitting that he be included in this honored series” Royal Australian Mint Chief Executive Officer Mr. Ross MacDiarmid commented. Wife…
$18.1 Billion in lost Australian Super
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According to the 2013 Westpac Lost Super Report Westpac has revealed that Australia has $18.1 billion of lost super. “Superannuation is a subject that most people tend to avoid, particularly when it comes to lost super, where Australians seem to be disengaged,” said Deanne Stewart, Westpac Head of Superannuation. Deanne Stewart explained that 1 in…
51 Men’s Sheds receive funding grant
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Minister for Indigenous Health Warren Snowdon recently announced that 51 more Men’s Sheds in communities across Australia will receive funding to upgrade their facilities or buy new equipment and tools. “Men’s Sheds are more than just a place for blokes to do some woodworking and have a cuppa. They offer a welcoming environment where men…
Canberra Hospital Free Public Wi-Fi Trial
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Chief Minister and Minister for Health, Katy Gallagher, commented that The Canberra Hospital has started a trial of free public Wi-Fi which aims to make the stay of patients and their families a little bit easier. The Chief Minister explained that the trial will begin in the Paediatrics, Ward 12B (Rehabilitation) initially before expanding to…
6 months until analog TV signals are switched off
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Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, today urged people in Melbourne and Sydney to get digital ready before analog TV signals are permanently switched off in December. Senator Conroy commented that ten regions across Australia have already made the switch, with another five regions to make the transition over the…
Gillard Government investing Asian Language education
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Minister for School Education Peter Garrett recently announced that the Gillard Government is investing $15.2 million in seven new projects to encourage more students to study Asian languages, and help teachers get the experience and skills they need in Asian literacy. Mr. Garrett explained that the funding was allocated in this year’s Budget as part…
ACCC Indigenous education film ‘Door to Door Sales’ released
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has recently released an Indigenous education film ‘Door to Door Sales’ to encourage consumers to use their rights when a salesperson knocks at their door. “The film highlights that a salesperson must leave immediately when asked, they can’t pressure householders to sign contracts and if consumers do make a…
ACT Government to spend $1.050 million on Community Legal Hub
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ACT Attorney-General Simon Corbell recently announced that $1.050 million will be spent over four years to establish a new home for the Territory’s community legal centres, which are currently housed at Havelock House. “Community legal centres are important parts of ensuring that those Canberrans are given early assistance to avoid becoming further entrenched in the…
Television and Computer Recycling Scheme now National
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Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP and Federal Member for Bass, Geoff Lyons MP officially made the Government’s Television and Computer Recycling Scheme available in every state and territory by bringing schemes to Tasmania and the Northern Territory. “With services now operating in Launceston, Devonport and Hobart, and the…