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Latest News...
23 July 2010 – Australian Federal Election
The Australian Federal Election will be held on 21 August 2010. Pre-poll voting information for Australians in Solomon Islands is available here.
20 May 2010 - IELTS English testing
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test will be held in Honiara on 20 May 2010. Application forms should be submitted to the Australian High Commission, Honiara.
25 April 2010 - ANZAC Day 2010 ceremonies
The Anzac tradition—the ideals of courage, endurance and mateship that are still relevant today—was established on 25 April 1915 when the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula.
10 April 2010 - Australian funding for sports in Solomon Islands
Applications for funding under the Australian Sports Outreach Program (ASOP) 2010-2011 are now open. Applications are due by 21 May 2010.
27 March 2010 - Earth Hour
Earth Hour 2010 takes place on Saturday 27 March at 8.30pm (local time) and is a global call to action to every individual, every business and every community throughout the world. It is a call to stand up, to take responsibility, to get involved and lead the way towards a sustainable future.
The Australian High Commission, Honiara has pledged its commitment. Join us by signing up, and help to work towards a sustainable future.
10 March 2010 - Australian Leadership Award Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities for future and current leaders
Applications close on 30 June 2010.
Applicants for ALA Scholarships need an IELTS score.
1 March 2010
Australia Awards 2010 - Scholarships and other Awards
The Australia Awards have been established to maximise the benefit to Australia of its extensive scholarship programs, and to support enduring ties between Australia and our neighbours.
The awards are implemented through the following programs:
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Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) – Applications open May 2010 for 2011 study
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Australian Leadership Awards Scholarships (ALA Scholarships) – Applications for the 2011 intake opened on 10 March 2010 and close on 30 June 2010
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Australian Leadership Awards Fellowships (ALA Fellowships) – Applications for Round 8 close on 30 June 2010
General information on award benefits and living in Australia is set out in the Scholarships Overview.
6 January 2010
Australian disaster assistance to Solomon Islands
Australia is providing $50,000 to the Red Cross and Oxfam to help respond to the immediate needs of people in Solomon Islands affected by the earthquakes on Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 January 2010.
5 January 2010
Australian funding to create jobs and better learning environment in Solomon Islands
Over 2,900 students at secondary schools in Guadalcanal, Western Province, Malaita and Temotu will soon have refurbished facilities thanks to new funding from the Australian Government Aid Program.
1 December 2009
Calling all Australian Scholarship graduates
New professional network
The Australian Government has established a new Australia Awards Alumni network and calls on all Solomon islanders who have been recipents of Australia Awards to join the
AusAID Scholarship Alumni Network-Solomon Islands
Register with the Network to:
• Connect with other scholarship graduates
• Share your expertise and experiences with future students
• Share learning, research and ideas that will contribute to development in Solomon Islands
14 September 2009
Clean up the World starts in Honiara
The Solomon Islands Red Cross Society, Honiara City Council –Youth Division, Australian High Commission, Honiara Beautification Committee and Live and Learn are organising a week of clean up activities in Honiara from 14 to 20 September, as part of the international Clean Up the World campaign.
Further further information visit our Clean Up Honiara website.
6 August 2009
Jeddy Dyer crowned 2009 SOLO ICON Winner
Solo Icon winners with Australian music producer, Kelvin Fahey, AHC Third Secretary, Deanna Easton, and GYLN's Charles Ratu.
19 May 2009
2009 SOLO ICON
This year's SOLO ICON competition is going to be bigger and better than ever, with Australian music producer, Kelvin Fahey, President, Hardrush Music, visiting Solomon Islands for the 2009 SOLO ICON Grand Final on 18 August. The winner of this year's competition will receive return airfares to Brisbane, a two-day recording session at Woodhead Studios, and a recording contract with Hardrush Music.
15 May 2009
Tax Bonus Payments
Australians living overseas and temporary residents may be entitled to receive tax bonus payments as part of the Australian Government's Nation Building - Economic Stimulus Plan. For more information see our travel bulletin.
10 April 2009 - Australian dummies for Solomon Islands Red Cross
16 March 2009
Australia supports school for disadvantaged children
2-5 March 2009
Australian High Commission regional outreach trip to Malaita
13 February 2009
Solomon Islands and Australia work together to eliminate malaria
6 February 2008
Australia and Oxfam working for land rights of tsunami victims
27 January 2009
Australia and Solomon Islands sign Partnership for Development
10 December 2008
Solomon Islands awarded Human Rights Small Grants Scheme funding
30-31 October 2008
Sustainable Energy Financing Roadshow launched in Gizo
30 October 2008
Australia supports Honiara Youth Climate Change Forum
29 October 2008
Australia-Solomon Islands Government Partnership Discussions
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