Australia
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Courts open door to appeal 457 visa refusals
The Federal Magistrates Court has confirmed that the Migration Review Tribunal (MRT) can review Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) decisions to refuse 457 visa applic
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Visa applications minimal after Athens skills expo
The number of visa applications from Greek nationals wishing to migrate to Australia has been little affected by the Athens Skills Australia Needs session held in October 2011.
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Anasta and Gordon raise funds for cancer centre
Both Jodi Gordon and Braith Anasta have been touched by the devastating disease that is cancer and are now the 2012 ambassadors for the gala charity event Black Tie for Breast Canc
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Call for conference submissions to modern Greek Studies
The University of Sydney’s 11th Biennial Conference to be held in December this year are looking for submissions for its special focus on the ongoing crisis in Greece and its effec
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Shark attacks only in movies, says new research
A researcher at the University of Sydney says shark attacks only happen in Hollywood movies.
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Maribyrnong’s summer swim scheme
With the beach and pool season in full swing, the Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre is offering half price swim lessons for children.
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Victorian teachers lack job security
New teachers in Victorian government schools are being employed on short-term contracts with over half of the the new teachers suffering from job insecurity.
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New years in South Pole for Cas and Jonesy
Intrepid explorers and adventurers James Castrission and his friend Justin Jones – known as Cas and Jonesy – spent New Year’s Day at the South Pole.
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Complaints to taxis, only in writing
As the number of complaints in taxis in Victoria rises, the way to make the complaint can only be done in writing.
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Fire danger in Victoria
As a heat wave rushes through the state, Victoria faces extreme fire danger.