From 1 January, the new national scheme started rolling out to allow seniors to use their concession cards outside their home state. “This scheme will provide incentives for seniors to take holidays and visit family members interstate as well as boosting communities and businesses that depend on tourism” Mr. Price said. The Australian Government has […]
Month: February 2009
More help for homeowners in mortgage stress
The Hon John Aquilina MP, Member for Riverstone, welcomed the launch of a new guide for people suffering mortgage stress. The Mortgage Stress Handbook, produced by Legal Aid NSW, is now available by visiting http://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/mortgagestresshandbook or by telephoning (02) 9219 5028. The handbook offers practical advice for anyone in danger of losing their home or […]
Medal of Freedom from George W. Bush
Dear Editor:The former Prime Minister has declared that he would be receiving the US award of the Medal of Freedom on behalf of Australia. A galaxy of ironies seems immediately attached to this statement, or so at least it seems to me. Other names in the press have been mentioned as recipients of that medal. […]
A doctor who truly cares
It pains me to write about this experience inside the clinic of a General Practitioner whom I have always regarded as a dear friend. But I am compelled to write about it because this GP has done it to me twice. The first time was when I went to see him some few years ago. […]
Owning your dream home
Just when you thought, it can’t be done – it can! Owning your dream home is a distinct possibility! Despite the economic downturn, it is still very possible to own your home. Contrary to the news of doom, it is an opportune time to invest in your future and secure your home. Families can take […]
Inside FAME
by Manny Roux The Philippine Float rolled down the streets of Sydney for the annual 2008 Sydney Street Parade. Highly visible were the four peasant-clad mascots, weighing roughly ten kilos each. With aluminum strands riveted together to hold its gangly frame, they were made to stand upright and towered above ten feet tall above the […]
Jon Santos – Live and in persons
Conrad Isip of Mega-Rhythm Productions and Jim Paredes are inviting everyone to an evening of riotous entertainment. The show is called JON SANTOS: LIVE AND IN PERSONS featuring (who else?) the very funny, extremely talented impressionist, impersonator – extraordinaire Jon Santos! Jon Santos has had a career spanning more than ten years of doing great, […]
More on the golf brawl at Valley Golf Club
In the previous month’s issue, we wrote an editorial about “The kind of Politicians who must rot in Jail.” It featured convicted Mayor of Calauan, Laguna Tony Sanchez and Mayor Nasser Pangandaman, Jr. of Masiu, Lanao del Sur. The latter figured in a mauling incident at Valley Golf Club in Antipolo, Philippines. A court case […]
New Commuter Car Park for Quakers Hill
NSW Minister for Transport David Campbell today announced a new commuter car park will be built at Quakers Hill. Mr Campbell and Riverstone MP John Aquilina visited Quakers Hill station to make the announcement. “This upgrade to Quakers Hill station parking comes as part of the Government’s $56 million Commuter Car Park program announced in […]
An open letter to the Philippine Community Council
by Robert Bock We can do better. That is true. And we should have, but let those who are blameless cast the first stone! (Where have I heard that before?) Let me contribute my two cents worth before I lose the opportunity to do so. Not withstanding the self promotion, (on both sides on that […]
Now for sale at $1.00 per copy
More Filipino store owners have reported in the past that some individuals have been taking multiple copies of Philippine Tribune from the shelves with obvious intention of destroying them. This was again reported by no less than three shops where copies of the Philippine Tribune are on display. In view of this, Philippine Tribune will […]
New procedures for Australians travelling to the USA by: TFA News Research Friday, January 9th, 2009
From this Monday (12 January) Australians travelling to the United States of America will be required to follow new border entry procedures, the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade recently advised in a bulletin. All Australian passport-holders eligible to travel to the US under that country’s Visa Waiver Program must, before they travel, obtain […]