The cost of 60 medicines fell on 1 April as a result of changes to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), making the price of prescriptions cheaper for people in Chifley.
Month: May 2012
Migrant Resource Centre offers free services to new migrants
St George Migrant Resource Centre is a community based, not for profit organisation based in Rockdale, NSW. The centre provides a wide range of services to communities and families residing in St George and the Sutherland Shire; with focus on recently- arrived migrants, refugees, women, youth, families, older people, people with disabilities and their carers.
Carbon tax to impact on individual thresholds, tax rates (Contributed by Rafael Amoranto)
In what was hailed as one of the biggest economic reforms in Australian history, Federal Parliament, on 8 November 2011, passed the carbon tax legislation to put a price on greenhouse emissions.
NBN connection for Blacktown, Doonside and Woodcroft
Federal Member for Chifley Ed Husic welcomed the release of new detailed maps by NBN Co, showing where the new broadband network will be rolled out in Blacktown.
All about Warts — A Common Infectious Disease by Paula Llorando, RN
A wart is an intra epidermal or skin tumor caused by a variety of viruses. It is a small, firm, circumscribed tumor on the outer level of the skin that is flat or elevated from the surrounding skin. The technical name of a wart is verruca vulgaris. There are wide varieties of warts, which are […]
For chocolate lovers: don’t be deceived by the size of its box
Whitman’s Sampler is a popular brand of chocolate candies that is imported from America. Inside the box is a variety of assorted sweets that are coated with chocolate. The actual size of the above box is 23X14.75X3 inches which is huge compared to standard sizes being retailed in popular food stores around Australia. But this […]
Nicole is Philippines’ bet to Miss International beauty tilt
Nicole Schmitz, a 23-yr. old half-Filipino, half German is a resident of Australia and could very well be the next Miss International when she goes to Sichuan, China on November 2012.
BLACKTOWN CITY, a family TREE “Growing with Pride” by Neria Soliman
Today, l looked at a TREE and admired God’s wonderful creation! I saw how cornplex and intricate the tree is and yet I also saw its simplicity. It is a huge, beautiful and strong yet flexible and ever changing work of nature! Although the branches, roots and trunk all seem to be pulling in different […]
Philippine Nurses Association Convention in Sydney
Philippine Nurses Association Australia (PNAA) is now registered with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC). Spearheaded by PHCAA Founding Chairman Wally Silvino, Executive Chairperson Ella Magallanes Martirez and incumbent president Veron Alcantara, PNAA is inviting nurses all over Australia to register and become a member. Mr. Silvino is currrently in the Philippines to establish […]
Philippine National Day Ball June 12, Grand Pavillon, Rosehill NSW
The annual PCC-NSW Philippine National Day Ball (PND Ball) will be held on Tuesday, June 12 at the Grand Pavilion in Rosehill. Themed “Iba’t Ibang Lipi, Iisang Diwa”, the grand PND Ball commemorates the 114th anniversary of the Philippine Independence Day.
Loyzaga quits PSC to take care of ailing father
Philippine Sports Commissioner (PSC) Joaquin “Chito” Loyzaga resigned from PSC to look after his ailing father, basketball great Carlos “Caloy” Loyzaga. He is now in Gold Coast, Queensland.
Ateneo – La Salle Golf Tournament
The 2012 annual sports competition between Ateneo and De La Salle alumni kicks off this year with a golf tournament on May 5, Saturday. The golf match will be at Dunheved Golf Course in St. Marys. Interested players must register by 6:00 am for a tee off at 6:45 am.