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IELTS Tuition IELTS is the most popular English test in Australia, accepted locally and globally for migration, study and work purposes. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a test that measures the language proficiency of people who want to study or work in environments where English is used as a language of communication. An easy-to-use 9-band scale clearly identifies proficiency level, from non-user (band score 1) through to expert (band score 9). IELTS is accepted for many visa categories as well as permanent residency in Australia. IELTS is also a requirement for professional recognition from some Australian professional organisations and accrediting bodies. One of the highlights of IELTS is the face to face speaking test, which can adjust to your individual ability and won’t “time out” if you’re struggling to find the right words. General Skilled Migration Applicants should contact the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection ...

May 27, 2016 Posted by admin In Classifieds

Ralph’s Property Investing Newsletter May

Ralph’s Property Investing Newsletter May In this edition of my newsletter : Kevin Young’s banana theory Macquarie Bank restricts lending on high rise and high density Beware the (under-qualified) sharks Overseas buyers good for Australia ? Developers becoming pannicked How to burn your credit rating Banking & Interest Rate News Westpac raises LVR Where to for rates ? Death spiral for off-plan purchases ? Negative gearing arguments drag on Property spruikers alert 45% have never re-financed More news sources Dates for your Diary in 2016 Sunday 17th July – Annual NSW State Conference – Cancelled Property & Lifestyle workshop – July 2nd There has been a late flurry of news in the past few days, which has made this newsletter a little longer than normal. However there are a number of important stories below that you should be aware of, so enjoy. I’m off to Kakadu and Katherine for ...

May 26, 2016 Posted by admin In Articles

Health and Views May 2016 3rd Issue

Health and Views May 2016 3rd Issue Click here to read more Health & Views May 3rd issue ...

May 25, 2016 Posted by admin In Articles

SLANSW Flood and Landslide Appeal

SLANSW Flood and Landslide Appeal Dear All, At a time when all of us with a Sri Lankan background turn our eyes towards the calamity unfolding in our country of origin, the Sri Lanka Association of NSW would like to rally up those willing hearts to extend a helping hand to the needs of our motherland. We are launching an appeal which comprises of two phases. The first Phase – will concentrate on providing immediate relief measures to the the hospital in Aranayake to care for the injured that are coming through. We have already made contact with Aranayake hospital and identified specific requirements. Further to this we will be utilising a reputable agent in Sri Lanka who will assist SLA NSW to ensure specific items required are purchased for this cause and distributed within he hospital. The second phase – will include providing assistance to rebuild schools that were ...

May 23, 2016 Posted by admin In Articles

Sri Lanka – Peace and Prosperity, Democracy and Development

Sri Lanka – Peace and Prosperity, Democracy and Development H.E. Mr. Somasundaram Skandakumar, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Australia Wednesday 25 May, 2016: 6pm for 6.20pm – 7.30pm at Dyason House, 124 Jolimont Road, East Melbourne On 9th July, AIIA’s forthcoming Study Tour departs for Sri Lanka. The tour offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the diversity of this multi-ethnic, multicultural, multi-religious and multi-lingual country, and during an exciting time of transition. In an historic election in January 2015, the people of Sri Lanka cast their votes for democracy, reconciliation and development, and for the first time in the country’s history, the two main political parties, opposed to each other since independence, have come together to win the peace once and for all. Significantly, the government has also embarked on the process of creating a new, truly democratic constitution that will reflect the needs and aspirations of ...

May 20, 2016 Posted by admin In Articles Tagged Democracy and Development, Peace and Prosperity, Sri Lanka

Stay at Feathertop Chalet – affordable amazing winter experience in Harrietville at the base of Mount Hotham, Victoria’s highest alpine snow fields

Stay at Feathertop Chalet – Affordable Amazing Winter experience in Harrietville at the base of Mount Hotham, Victoria’s highest alpine snow fields ...

May 17, 2016 Posted by admin In Classifieds

Ralph’s Property Investing Newsleter May 9th 2016

Ralph’s Property Investing Newsleter May 9th 2016 In this edition : The Death Clock Oversupply in the Melbourne unit market ? No says SQM Banking & Interest Rate News Markets around the country to slow Facebook group Invite More on ASIC 50% of taxes raised come from property 80% of investors to walk away from property More news sources ...

May 12, 2016 Posted by admin In Articles

THE HISTORY OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN COLOMBO

THE HISTORY OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN COLOMBO BY SHIRLEY TISSERA The Ten leading catholic schools in Colombo, who are responsible for the great educational standards reached by catholic schools 1) ST BENEDICT’S COLLEGE – KOTAHENA – FOUNDED 1865. The mother of catholic education in Colombo, the oldest catholic educational Institute in Colombo. St Benedict’s Holds the undisputed position of the trend setter in Catholic education and has contributed immensely towards the establishment and development of other catholic schools. ...

May 12, 2016 Posted by admin In Articles

Thorathuru Sri Lanka Association of NSW Autumn 2016

Thorathuru Sri Lanka Association of NSW Autumn 2016 ...

May 11, 2016 Posted by admin In Articles Tagged Autumn, Sri Lanka Association of NSW, Thorathuru

The search for the Buddha’s toothbrush By Bhante S. Dhammika of Australia We usually think of the Buddha’s Dhamma as being “deep, difficult to see, accessible to the wise, and going against the stream” and with good reason. The Buddha himself described his Dhamma like this. Further, when we examine it we see that it deals with some of the most fundamental questions of life and destiny in terms as subtle and as comprehensive as any modern philosopher or psychologist. But while this is true, it is equally true that the Buddha addresses far less lofty but still important issues, issues that relevant to ordinary human beings, whether they be awakened or not, whether they be professors, postmen or pheasants. An example of this less lofty but still important aspect of the Dhamma is what the Buddha had to say about dental hygiene. “Dental hygiene!” some might ask. “What has ...

May 11, 2016 Posted by admin In Articles Tagged Anguttara Nikaya, Buddha’s toothbrush, Dental hygiene, Dhamma, Kusa Jataka, rasaharaniya