NSW Housing Growth remains strong

NSW Housing Growth remains strong

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 […]

New award recognises excellence in reporting on disability

New award recognises excellence in reporting on disability

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 […]

Premier celebrates topping out of new Westpac HQ

Premier celebrates topping out of new Westpac HQ

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 Fawad Ahmed on sportsperson of the year award

Cricket Australia congratulates Fawad Ahmed on sportsperson of the year award

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 […]

Hologram coin bursting with NYE fireworks colour

Hologram coin bursting with NYE fireworks colour

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 […]

Woman slain in New Zealand was of Indian origin

Woman slain in New Zealand was of Indian origin

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 […]

Indian origin doctor in Britain gets excellence award

Indian origin doctor in Britain gets excellence award

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 […]

Indian-origin couple found dead in London

Indian-origin couple found dead in London

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 […]