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Australia’s borders are protected every day of the year (Media Release: 15.12.17) Commander of Australia’s Operation Sovereign Borders, Air Vice-Marshal Stephen Osborne While most Australians rest and relax this holiday season, our border protection authorities will be hard at work monitoring Australia’s borders and preventing any attempt to enter the country illegally. We asked the Commander of Australia’s Operation Sovereign Borders, Air Vice-Marshal Stephen Osborne, about the measures in place to stop people smuggling boats during the holiday period. “Australia’s borders are monitored, patrolled and protected every day of the year,” Air Vice-Marshal Osborne said. “We are always watching and we are always ready to intercept and turn back anyone who tries to reach Australia illegally by boat. “Unfortunately, even though it’s been years since anyone managed to reach Australia illegally by boat, there are still people who think it’s worth trying.” Asked whether Australia’s borders were any less secure ...
Sri Lanka Business News – 15th December 2017 ...
Sri Lanka Association of NSW (Sydney) Inc – Open day for Seniors -monthly event – produced by Dr Harold Gunatillake Sri Lanka Association of NSW (Sydney) Inc. recognizes the community service and the contribution the seniors have rendered during their active life.. To reciprocate that gesture the committee of the Association organizes a monthly function a day of reunion. This video is all about the fun activities they enjoy. Video produced by Dr Harold Gunatillake. ...
Clyde Carols by Candlelight – Carols, weather or not – By Brendan Rees Gethsemane Church’s Clyde North Christmas Carols have been hailed as a resounding success. Although wild weather postponed the event for a week, organiser Pastor Kerrigan La-Brooy said he was overwhelmingly pleased with the turnout. “It proved to be a spectacular success. Stall holders, council members, sponsors, organisers and members of the community were all in agreement that the first-time event far exceeded expectations,” he said. Held at Hillcrest Christian College on Friday 8 December, the event attracted more than 1000 people. The evening included performances from Kerrigan La-Brooy, Derrick Junkeer, Mel Manuel, Lisa Ann, Naomi Horsley, Dancin’ Lines, Triple Treat Talent Academy, Gethsemane Church Choir, Ebony and Andrew Portelli, the Gethsemane Church team, Lisa Ann, and Lighthouse Hampton Park. Deputy Mayor Wayne Smith said he was honoured in his role as MC for the inaugural event. ...
No matter where you come from, the end of the year is a time for connecting and celebrating with family and friends, wherever they are. Telstra is making it easier and more affordable to connect with loved ones overseas, with unlimited standard international calls and text from Australia now included on the Go Mobile Plus BYO $79 and above (min cost $948 for 12 months) and Go Mobile Plus $99 (min cost $2,376 for 24 months) and above plans. And, until 6 February 2018, on selected lower end plans.* The move comes as Telstra sees international calls from mobiles continue to rise, with customers from other backgrounds making millions of calls overseas calls each month. Between July and October this year, 4.8 million calls were made to India. Telstra Country Wide Area General Manager, Tricia Wilson, said the increase in international calls reflected how improved mobile networks allow customers to ...
Chris, Sonali and Linden rev up for New Year’s Eve at the Walawwa – Photos thanks to Trevine Rodrigo Please click here or on the photos below to view all the photos on eLanka Facebook page ...
Sri Lanka Business News – Biz1st Review 08th December 2017 ...
Chamari Atapattu – the Sri Lankan superstar is in Australia ready to represent the Melbourne Renegades in the Women’s Big Bash League Chamari Atapattu – the Sri Lankan superstar is in Australia ready to represent the Melbourne Renegades in the Women’s Big Bash League. She is the first Sri Lankan female cricketer to be a part of the WBBL in its short history (and the only Sri Lankan player featuring in this years Big Bash competitions – male and female!). If you are free, please come down and show your support behind our very own Chamari Atapattu. December 10 Family day Geelong CC 2 pm to 4pm Kardinia Park Geelong 3220 Victoria The fixtures: December 9 v Thunder – North Sydney Oval December 16 v Strikers – Gliderol Stadium, Glenelg December 17 v Strikers – Gliderol Stadium, Glenelg December 22 v Heat – Camberwell Sports Ground, Camberwell 2 pm December 23 v Heat – ...
Sri Lanka Business News – Biz1st In Focus – 05th December 2017 ——- ...
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