Refugee Week People immigrate permanently to Australia in one of two ways: through the Migration Program (family reunions or skilled migrants) or the Refugee and Humanitarian Program. Who is a refugee? According to the United Nations Refugee Agency, refugees are people who have been forced to leave their homes and have crossed an international border…
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More Misinformation!
In response to the Letter to the Editor from Lauren Williams (TT 4.7.25), I was very disappointed to read about the Mount Alexander Shire Council (MASC) being blamed for the poor condition of the Beehive Chimney; the Shire is not the responsible authority. The historic Beehive Company Gold Mine site, including the chimney, is listed…
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Review to strengthen multiculturalism
The State Government announced on Thursday 6 March members of a Targeted Advisory Group to support George Lekakis AO to undertake a Victorian Multicultural Review. The government intends that the Victorian Multicultural Review will provide recommendations to ensure Victoria’s systems, organisations and policies are set up to resolve conflicts, build bridges and celebrate the strength…
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Winter escape to Central Victoria
We’ve just returned from a ‘winter break’ in Central Victoria. We usually visit in warmer periods, but it’s still a tonic for us Melbourne folk. Fresh air, peace and quiet, idyllic landscapes and wildlife. Even on a bleak, windswept, rainy day, we found warm hospitality and delicious homemade cakes at the Guildford General Store! But…
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