World – No-Tobacco –Day is observed around the World every year on May 31.It is meant to encourage a 24 hour abstinence from all forms of tobacco across the globe. The World Health Assembly created World-No-Tobacco-Day in 1987.The global tobacco epidemic kills nearly 6 million people each year, of which more than 600 000 are people exposed to second-hand smoke. In Australia, smoking kills around 15,500 people every year. In fact, the government of Australia is currently refusing tobacco. The Australian Government has given local councils legal powers to make outdoor areas smoke free. In addition, they want to end smoking in public dining and drinking areas, transports stops, pedestrian malls and on beaches. Everyone seems to be happy because the majority of people do not want to be around a smoke or have their children around someone smoking.
Sunday 10 June 2012
Wednesday 30 May 2012
Moter's Day
Mother’s Day is observed annually in Australian on the second Sunday of May. Mother’s Day is not pablic holiday. The restaurants and cafe may be busier than usual because most people take their mothers out for lunch. Flowers, chocolates and cards are popular gifts to symbolize one’s love and appreciation for their mothers. Some mams get breakfast in bed. Mother’s Day is celebrated in different countries. It is not just for mothers, it is a day for stepmothers, mother figures female, relatives and close family friends. Julia Ward Home was the first to proclaim Mother’s Day in 1870.Her Mother’s Day was a pacifist reaction to the American Civil War. The modern holiday of Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother in America. Australia Mother’s Day was started by Mrs Janet Heyden in 1924.She began the tradition during a visit to a patient of the Newington State Home for Woman, where she meet many lonely and forgotten mothers. In my country, Ukraine, Mother’s Day is a public holiday and celebrated on 8thMarch.
Thursday 3 May 2012
ANZAC DAY
ANZAC DAY is a very special day in the year. It is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand.It is not just about those who died in the War it is a time to remember every person who sacrificed their lives in war.Many ceremonies,parades and other activities are held on ANZAC DAY. Most of people put flowers and wreaths on the memorials.People show their thanks to the people who have fought for our country.ANZAC DAY is celebrated around Australia and New Zealand on 25 April each year.ANZAC DAY is a national public holiday.
Wednesday 2 May 2012
Fear handed to the left
The article is about left- handed and right-handed people.Psychologists have concluded left-handed people get more scared.Left -handed people after watching horror film,showed more symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder( PTSD ) than right-handed.The point is that Left-handed people have endured centuries of stigma.They also are more likely to be angry.Research leader Dr Carolyn Choudhary of Edinburgh's Queen Margaret University said left-handed people had subtle behaviors that were like people suffering from post traumatic stress disorder,even on film.According to her the two sides of the brain have different roles in (PTSD) and the right side of the brain seems to be involved in fear.In her opinion people who are left-handed ,the right side of their brain is dominated.
The Entrance pelican feeding on the Waterfront Plaza
The article is about one of the most popular attractions on the central coast-pelican feeding on the Waterfront Plaza.Pelican feeding was started over 20 years ago by staff fish and chips shop.In 1996 The Entrance Town Center Management built the feeding platform known as Pelican Plaza so they could feed the pelicans 365 days a year and make it the spectacle it is today.The pelican is Australia's largest water bird,they can weigh up to 10 kilos and have a wing span of 1.5 to 2 meters.The pelican is a powerful flyer,able to reach heights of 3,000 meters or 10.000 feet and can stay airborne for 24 hours.Pelicans lay 2-4 eggs,incubating for 32 to 35 days.The chicks are born blind with no feather and will fully mature in 2 to 4 years.Pelicans can live to be 25 years old. Daily pelican feeding are available for people at 3.30pm.
For Further information contact www.theentrance.org or P 02 4333 5377
For Further information contact www.theentrance.org or P 02 4333 5377
Harmony Day
Australia has a population of about 22 million people .Over one quarter of Australia's residents were born overseas .The migrants came from over 200countries.Sins 1999,Australia has celebrated the country's cultural diversity called Harmony Day .Harmony Day gives students the best opportunity to share their differences and uniqueness .This year the slogan "Everyone belong"is about every Australian being welcome and included in our community,regardless of where they come from .Harmony Day is celebrated around Australia on 21 March each year.
Wednesday 14 March 2012
Clean Up Australia Day.
Clean Up Australia Day
Clean Up Australia Day is held on the first Sunday of March every year and encourages people to clean up their local areas.
Clean Up Day was first held in 1989 by Ian Kiernan .Clean Up Australia has grown to include other projects such as business and school. After gaining the support of the United Nationals Environment Programme, Clean Up the World was launched in 1993.
Clean Up Australia Day is a great example of when people work together to improve our environment.
Activities on the Clean Up Day include removing large items and the collection of rubbish lying around so the volunteers should have a rubbish bags and gloves.
Every year thousands of tonnes of rubbish are collected around the country. (In the past 20 year, approximately over 200 000 tonnes of rubbish).
Every person should think about the planet and be very active in Clean Up Australia Day.
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