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Australian Refugees Remain Unemployed Featured at Channel 7 Today Tonight Show

Channel 7 Today Tonight Show investigated the current status of Australia’s Refugee Program. It’s not a good news. The anchor stated that the Department of Immigration report shows that the current government policy is effectively importing unemployment. Refugees and other migrants are not getting jobs. They are on welfare for at least 5 years or longer. A very disturbing statistics.

It also mentioned that one of the major hindrances is the inability to speak the English language. It seems that integration is one of the biggest issues at hand.

Ultimate Thomas the Tank Engine Play Day at The Train Shed, Vicary Winery, Luddenham, NSW

for only $25 at The Train Shed, you’ll receive the ultimate Thomas the Tank Engine play day for two adults and two kids including six train ride tickets, two kids snack packs that include four nuggets and a juice box, a cup of Devonshire tea with a lovely light warm scone with strawberry jam and fresh whipped cream plus a cup of tea or coffee for two adults and 20% off anything in the Thomas Shop (normally $54).

Reece Mastin’s Journey and Final Performance X Factor Australia 2011 Grand Finals

Here’s the video that looks back to the journey of Sixteen year old Reece Mastin at the The X Factor Australia 2011, from the day of his audition until last night’s victory of winning the X factor Australia 2011 title and a recording contract .

Reece Mastin also shared his thoughts about his best and worst time at the competition. He said that his worst part was when he sang against Christina Parie, his best friend, in the competition. He has been one of the favorites to win the show after delivering flawless and strong performances night after night.

Emmanuel Kelly and the Top 12 Performed Imagine and Let It Be – X Factor Australia 2011 Grand Finals

When Emmanuel Kelly stepped into the audition stage of the X Factor Australia, he had no idea that he had embarked to an amazing journey. His original audition video of him singing Beatle’s John Lennon’s Classic, Imagine, had been watched by millions of viewers in Youtube. He has touched and inspired many lives with his story of survival.

Last night, Emmanuel Kelly performed with the Top 12 contestants of the X-factor Australia Channel 7. It was another beautiful performance and sure to attract probably millions of viewers worldwide. Watch the video below.

Reece Mastin Wins X Factor Australia 2011 Title

The moment we have been waiting for. After 10 weeks of X Factor nights, Australia voted to chose the winner of the X- Factor Australia 2011. The votes were revealed and it was so close with only 1% separating the winner and the runner up.

And the winner is the 16 year old rockstar Reece Mastin! 40 year old Andrew Wishart, was the runner up. Sing and dance sensation Johnny Ruffo finished third.

Luke O’Dell Performs Introvert Extrovert Doesn’t Matter at the X Factor Australia 2011 Grand Finals Decider

Introvert Extrovert doesn’t Matter… Introvert Extrovert doesn’t Matter… Introvert Extrovert doesn’t Matter.. Introvert Extrovert doesn’t Matter!” The resounding chorus of Luke O’Dell original composition he originally sang at his audition. He did not go far at the X Factor Australia 2011 but his exposure to this reality show made him so famous with this song receiving thousands if not millions of views at Youtube.

What more can he ask for! He performed Introvert Extrovert Doesn’t Matter live at the Grand Finals of X- Factor Australia 2011. Luke O’Dell is surely a winner!

Reece Mastin and Kylie Minogue Duet at X Factor Australia 2011 Grand Finals

What? Sixteen year old Reece Mastin singing with Aussie Superstar Kylie Minoque? What a huge break for this young man. Reece Mastin closed last night’s Grand Finals show of The X Factor Australia 2011 with a duet with Kylie Minogue.

“Kylie Ann Minogue, is an Australian recording artist, songwriter, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing her career as a recording artist in 1987. Her first single, “Locomotion”, spent seven weeks at number one on the Australian singles chart and became the highest selling single of the decade.