Slovenian

What's new within the Slovenian Community in Geelong?

Marta Mrhar is the president of the Slovenian Association Ivan Cankar in Geelong. She mentions that their organisation has a lot in plan in the coming weeks including a gathering of musicians at the Geelong launch of the Anthology of Slovenian Australian Musicians and a big bonfire to mark the 22 anniversary of Slovenian Independence.

Wayne Swan's sixth budget

Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has announced an 18-billion dollar deficit in this year's budget, as he detailed a ten-year plan to get Australia's finances back into the black.

The federal opposition leader Tony Abbott says it's time to build a strong and prosperous economy for a safe and secure Australia. But in replying to Treasurer Wayne Swan's budget, Abbott has failed to put a price on the Coalition's plans for the economy if it wins the election in September.

Lojze Magajna loves playing bocce

Lojze Magajna from Sydney started playing bocce as a child. He speaks to us about his interest in this sport as well as his many sporting achievements on the bocce court.

Will there be a reformation of the Council of Slovenian Organisations in Australia?

Peter Mandel from Melbourne is one of the Australian representatives with Council for Slovenians Living Abroad under the auspices of the Slovenian Government. During this interview, he speaks at length about the reformation of the Council of Slovenian Organisations in Australia that aims to unite all the Slovenian Clubs and Religious Centres throughout Australia.