Timor Leste
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Medals of friendship to local volunteers
The volunteer work of 26 Timor-Leste friendship groups from across Australia was recognised with the Order of Timor-Leste Medal at a special event held in Melbourne last Tuesday. President, His Excellency Jose Ramos Horta, presented the awards. The Order of Timor-Leste is the highest honour currently awarded by the nation. It recognises the contributions of…
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Skateboarding the globe
Expertise in skate park development has taken Woodend resident Wade Trevean around the world but he is calling on home to assist his latest venture. He is a lead volunteer on a project to fundraise and build a safe skate park for community connection in Dili, Timor Leste. “Following the 1999 vote for independence from…