Australia
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WHIA seeks apology from British PM
Greek Australian MP John Pandazopoulos has written to the British PM David Cameron seeking an apology for comments made about Greek immigrants to the UK.
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MP Jenkins asks Foreign Minister to recognise FYROM as “Republic of Macedonia”
Harry Jenkins, has asked Foreign Minister Bob Carr to formally acknowledge the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia as the ‘Republic of Macedonia’
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Federal politics leeches into the state election
Without a Liberal candidate, voters may be influenced by Federal issues when casting their vote in the Melbourne by-election
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Overseas students not job-ready with English skills
Overseas students, who have a basic competency of English are unlikely to graduate with the level that is demanded by employees in Australia, according to new research.
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McDonald’s to roll out 3000 new jobs nationwide
McDonald’s Australia announced it will promote youth jobs growth by announcing 3000 new jobs around the nation at the McDonald’s Youth Employment Forum in Melbourne.
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Carbon tax compensation going down the pokies
Poker machine revenues have experienced a spike ever since the roll out of the federal government’s carbon tax compensation in May and June.
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New Costco set to create more jobs for Victorians
Victorian premier Ted Baillieu announced the opening of a new Costco supermarket to open in Ringwood next year.
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Nominations for Multicultural Media Awards open
Multicultural media organisations and their journalists will be recognised for their contribution to their respective communities at an awards event in September this year.