On 10 December, analog TV signals were switched off in Melbourne and surrounding areas. Now, everyone in Australia can watch digital-only TV. If you haven’t yet converted to digital-only TV, it’s not too late to make the switch. You can still connect a digital set-top box or digital TV recorder to your existing analog TV. […]
NSW has experienced its best 12 months in new housing approvals in nine years, data released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows. “There were 44,628 new houses approved in NSW in the 12 months to October 2013 – the highest level since 2004,” NSW Planning and Infrastructure Minister Brad Hazzard said. “NSW continues to […]
The Victorian Coalition Government and Melbourne Press Club have partnered to establish a new Quill Award to recognise journalistic excellence in the reporting of people with disability. Announcing the award on the eve of the 21st International Day of People with Disability,Minister for Disability Services and Reform Mary Wooldridge said the award acknowledges the key role that […]
New headquarters a reflection of Westpac’s long-term commitment to Victoria Melbourne reaffirmed as national leader for financial and insurance services Development exemplifies confidence in Victorian economy The construction of Westpac’s new Melbourne headquarters reached a major milestone today with Premier Denis Napthine visiting the Collins Street site for the ‘topping out’ ceremony. Dr Napthine said […]
Cricket Australia congratulates cricketer Fawad Ahmed, who last night won the prestigious Australian Muslim Sportsperson of the Year award at the 8th annual Australian Muslim Achievement Awards. The awards ceremony, held in Sydney last night and organized by Mission of Hope, acknowledges the contribution of members of the Muslim community in Australia. Ahmed beat Sydney Roosters […]
In an Australian first, coloured holograms will capture the 2013 Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks celebrations on a special edition collector coin, developed by the Royal Australian Mint. The $1 silver proof coin will feature an image of the Sydney Harbour Bridge Effect, which is revealed atmidnight on New Year’s Eve. City of Sydney Lord Mayor […]
Wellington, Nov 28 The woman found killed in her Welligton home in New Zealand earlier this week has been identified as Sarwan Lata Singh. Police said Thursday she was of Indian origin. A man whose name was suppressed appeared in the Wellington district court Wednesday on charges of murder and aggravated burglary at the Indian-origin […]
Manchester, Dec 1 An Indian origin doctor in Britain has received an excellence award for his work across the medical space. “Dr. (Jaswinder S.) Bamrah is a dedicated medical professional conducting a large number of lectures nationally to psychiatrists, general practitioners, to other disciplines and voluntary organisations such as Alzheimer’s Disease Society and PACE on […]
New Delhi, Dec 1 Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi Sunday attacked the Congress on issues of corruption and security of women in the national capital. He said people of Delhi should remember “Nirbhaya” while going to vote for the assembly polls Dec 4 and asserted that the city was not safe […]
London, Dec 1 An Indian-origin couple was found dead at their home in London, a media report said Sunday. The woman, identified as Poonam, and her husband Sanjeev Kumar, lived in Southall, BBC reported. The Metropolitan Police said the woman had been killed by “compression of the neck” while her husband was found hanging in […]