Archive for July, 2005

International students & ‘Homestay’

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The recently launched book “The Truth about being an International Student” has been written with passion. Author and founder of www.globallyunited.net, Claudia Doria, sees the opportunity for a rich cultural exchange between student and host family while being deeply aware …

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Learn new skills, make new friends, improve employment prospects…

A northern Victorian PWF reader, impressed by the Echuca Neighbourhood House (NH) Term 3 Guide, has passed it on. When you read what Echuca offers – similar to most Houses responding to their community’s needs – it is hard to

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Art focus across South Australia, 29 July – 14 August 2005

More than 200 art exhibitions, open studios and visual arts events will be held as part of an event in South Australia from July 29 to August 14.

The South Australian Living Artists Festival aims to promote and celebrate the

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Fly drive holidays on the rise with lower airfares

Low cost airfares have boosted the lucrative fly/drive market. Tourism Queensland research had confirmed a significant growth in the fly/drive market, particularly for Tropical North Queensland, says Tourism Minister Margaret Keech.

Tourists are flying to destinations like Cairns and hiring

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WA: Kimberley Land Council gives praise & pressure

A subdivision application to provide 345 homes at Cable Beach, Broome,has been approved. There has been exceptional growth over the past years in Broome. Land prices have been increasing very rapidly and demand for residential development has

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