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Kimada Nawe (කිමද නාවේ) – Cover – Randini Mahanama & the මගෝඩීස් (Magodies) ...

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Pigeon Island: A Marine National Park for an Exotic Underwater Experience – By Nadeeka – eLanka Pigeon Island is a small island located off the east coast of Sri Lanka, near the town of Trincomalee. The island is a part of the Pigeon Island National Park, which was established in 2003 to protect the marine ecosystem and the diversity of marine life in the area. The park covers an area of 471.43 acres and is home to a variety of exotic marine life, including turtles, sharks, and colorful fish. The island is named after the rock pigeon, which used to inhabit the island in large numbers. However, due to human intervention and the increasing number of visitors, the population of rock pigeons has significantly decreased. Today, the island is primarily known for its underwater attractions and is a popular destination for snorkeling and scuba diving enthusiasts. The Marine Life of ...

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Carer wanted – to be with a Sri Lankan gentlemen, 90 years old Wanted: a retired couple or a retired nurse (or similar) to be with a Sri Lankan gentlemen, 90 years old, and to assist him to lead a normal, healthy life. Telephone Chandra on (02) 98726826 for a trial weekend of leisure, fellowship and enjoyment in an environment of informality. Police check and references preferred. ...

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The Catastrophes that confront Humanity and the World.- By Noor Rahim As the human race becomes wiser; with the advancement of technology and related “know-how”, one would expect to live a life sans the catastrophes that we are faced with currently; on such a regular and devastating basis. The result of such disasters are inconceivable; and appear to be threatening humanity and Mother Earth with such deadly impact and so regularly, as the days go by. Not a day goes by without one hearing of such disasters occurring in some part of the World today – Be it environment, diseases, spiritual or moral decay. The question that one must ask or seek answers to is – “Are we individually or collectively responsible or subscribing to these debacles/mayhem that we face today?” In addition we should ask ourselves – “What are the causes and what makes these ravaging debacles happen; and ...

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Recording of Multicultural Media Online Forum with Health Minister Ryan Park and CHO Dr Kerry Chant which was held on Wed 19 April 2023 https://www.mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/media-centre/multicultural-media-online/multicultural-media-online Influenza (Flu) Influenza is serious. Get your flu shot today. NSW Health website – with resources and pages in multiple languages https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/Influenza/Pages/default.aspx In English: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/20230420_00.aspx Influenza resources in community languages News social media tile in 62 languages – Influenza is serious (see attached English version) Link: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/Influenza/Pages/translated-resources.aspx#section4 Media release: Priority groups urged to book in for free influenza vaccine (11 April 2023) In English and multiple languages: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/news/Pages/20230411_00.aspx Flu Season is here social media tiles (Facebook and Instagram) English – see attached COVID-19 and public health information:               COVID-19 Media release: NSW to transition away from COVID PCR testing (19 April 2023) English: https://www.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/nsw-to-transition-away-from-covid-pcr-testing#:~:text=NSW%20will%20transition%20to%20a,end%20on%2013%20May%202023. Get the facts about COVID-19 vaccination: The Australian Government is providing COVID-19 vaccines to everyone living in Australia. Here’s what you need to know about ...

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Australia urged to redeem itself after ‘leading race to the bottom’ on border laws – By Latika Bourke Source : smh London: An Australian lawyer with decades of experience defending the rights of the rejected and the oppressed is now at the helm of one of the world’s leading human rights organisations. Tirana Hassan, 48, was appointed the new executive director of Human Rights Watch in March, replacing Kenneth Roth, who led the US-based NGO for nearly two decades. Hassan was born in Singapore, the daughter of a Pakistani father and a Malaysian-born Sri Lankan-Chinese mother. She was raised in Adelaide, attending Scotch College before studying social work and human rights law at the University of South Australia, the University of Adelaide and Oxford University in the UK. In 2002, she was a founding member of Woomera Lawyers’ Group, which provided legal services to hundreds of refugees detained, without the public’s full ...

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