Member for Oatley, Mark Coure MP, has helped ensure Oatley is ready for the 2014 Seniors Week celebrations by today awarding local funding as part of the NSW Seniors Week Grants program. “Seniors play a significant part in our society and they deserve to be celebrated and have their contributions honoured,” Mr Coure said. “Our […]
The Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli today announced the NSW Skills List and the NSW Quality Framework for vocational education and training, as part of the Government’s Smart and Skilledreforms. Mr Piccoli said the NSW Skills List defines the qualifications, recommended by the independent NSW Skills Board, that are eligible for NSW Government funding in 2014. […]
A Wollemi Pine will go on display in the grounds of a major museum in Mumbai after a sapling was gifted to the museum by NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell during his official visit to India earlier this month. The Wollemi Pine is one of the world’s oldest and rarest tree species and was only discovered […]
American Association of Cardiologists of Indian Origin (AACIO) honored Greg Behar, President and CEO of Boehringer lngelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Dr. Joseph M. Chalil, Associate Director, Health Science Executives, Boehringer Ingelheim USA, and Dr. Dinender K. Singla, a graduate of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India for their achievements in the field of […]
Fan favourites have returned for this season’s KFC T20 Big Bash League and will line up alongside new international and local faces after team squads were finalised today. There’s entertainment to cater for every taste with a strong mix of talent locked in across all squads following the end of contracting today. Danger game-breakers will […]
The Victorian Coalition Government has welcomed the launch of a new app that will help people calling triple zero (000) identify their exact location when calling from mobile phones. Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells said the Emergency+ app was a federal initiative that connects users to triple zero and utilises smartphone GPS […]
Moody’s reaffirms Victoria’s AAA credit rating with a stable outlook Victoria has the highest credit rating of any state in the nation Responsible economic management means that households are benefiting from record funding for health, schools and infrastructure The Victorian Coalition Government has welcomed Moody’s Investor Services announcement reaffirming Victoria’s AAA credit rating with a […]
Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian today announced a major milestone has been reached on the $8.3 billion North West Rail Link with two proposals formally received for the contract to operate the new rail line. The two consortia shortlisted earlier this year for the Operations, Trains and Systems (OTS) contract both successfully lodged their proposals […]
Rowville’s Manpreet Kaur Singh is celebrating today after winning the Multicultural Media Award at a prestigious ceremony at Government House last night. Manpreet joined more than 70 people and 23 organisations who were recognised for their achievements at the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) 2013 Multicultural Awards for Excellence. VMC Chairperson, Mr Chin Tan said that […]
The everyday heroes who work to make Victoria a harmonious, multicultural state that is the envy of the nation were recognised in a prestigious ceremony at Government House last night. More than 70 people from an array of backgrounds and 23 organisations were recognised for their achievements at the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) 2013 Multicultural […]