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Nirosha Ranawaka finalist in the International Student of the Year Awards – By Lawrence Machado Nirosha Kumudin Ranawaka, who is a presenter for the SBS broadcasts in Sinhalese, has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2018 International Student of the Year Awards, run by NSW Government. Ms Ranawaka, 45, who is undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of New England, Armidale, is one of the three finalists in the higher education category. The winners of the different categories will be announced on September 25 at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney. Ms Ranawaka is also known for her volunteer work and has become known as someone to go to for advice on settling into the local community. The Colombo local has particular subject matter expertise in entomology and environmental science. Ms Ranawaka’s broadcasts included topics aimed at international students and new arrivals, while others are on ...

Sri Lankan born David Sansoni awarded OAM – By Lawrence Machado, Hills Shire Times DAVID Sansoni, who has received an Medal of the Order for service to the community of Baulkham Hills, said he is very humbled to be recognised for his many years being active with the choir of St Paul’s Anglican Church, Castle Hill. Mr Sansoni, who retired last year from his shipping job, said he was surprised when he was informed of OAM, saying there are many more deserving people than him. The Sri Lankan-born has been singing in choirs since he was six. “Todate, it is still sinking because there are others much more deserving of this kind of recognition, including some of my acquaintances,” said Mr Sansoni, 65, who is a tenor and light baritone in the choir. “I am really surprised because I never imagined that what I would consider a pleasant contribution via ...

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Hansika Muthukuda receives her certifcate from NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian at the presentation on December 13. – Lawrence Machado, Hills Shire Times Picture: NSW Education Standards Authority Hansika Muthukuda said when she moved from Hong Kong to Sydney in 2012, she was not proficient in English. Five years later and Hansika is one of the highest achievers in the HSC, coming first in the state in English advanced, which she attributed to being smart about studying and managing her time efficiently. Hansika achieved an ATAR of 99.8, having sat for chemistry, economics, legal studies and maths extension 2. “I could not believe my result as I was not expecting it,” the Cherrybrook Technology High School joint-dux said. “In my younger days I was not great in English and also had to adapt to the different English syllabus.” Hansika, whose parentas are originally from Kandy, said students sitting the HSC did not have ...

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How bullying victim Deelia came back from the brink to open her own business and inspire others by Lawrence Machado, Rouse Hill Times

How bullying victim Deelia came back from the brink to open her own business and inspire others by Lawrence Machado, Rouse Hill Times Deelia Meriel, 20 at her salon in the Norwest. Pictures: Peter Kelly DEELIA Meriel, who even thought of ending her life after years of intense bullying at school, has amazingly not only turned her life around but is now running a successful business and appears in movies. Still only 20, Ms Meriel worked very hard from 16 to 18 years to build up enough capital to purchase her business, Meei Salon in Norwest Business Park, Baulkham Hills, taking up the owner’s offer two years ago to put off buying her own home to invest in the saloon. The Beaumont Hills youth’s courage in tackling her demons head on and avoiding the worst options in her young life is now a powerful message for others in her shoes, ...

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For Christ’s sake… Australia is a Christian country. We should be proud of that – by Lawrence Machado

For Christ’s sake… Australia is a Christian country. We should be proud of that by Lawrence Machado It’s political correctness taken to a ridiculously low level: I am talking about the fixation of the so called politically-correct fun police in Australia who have nothing better to do than tone down anything that is Christmas or Christian-like. A note to the PC fun police: why stop at Christmas? Have a go at the other religious festivals and just call them the holiday season or silly season and see what happens. (Illustration: Getty Images) The strange thing is that none of the so-called objections to Christmas comes from the other religions who not only acknowledge the right of Christians to celebrate the glory of Christ’s birth, but also enjoy the great feeling that Christmas brings. It’s also the end of the year. ...

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