Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe is urging consumers to shop smart when shopping online this Christmas. “The lead up to Christmas is a busy time, and many consumers will be shopping online to not only save time but potentially save money too,” Mr Stowe said. “Consumers need to be smart when shopping online to make sure they […]
Gardeners pick up your shovels, rev up your lawn mowers and start planting – the Victoria in Bloom garden competition is now open. Minister for Housing Wendy Lovell today declared the competition open and encouraged public and community housing tenants to think creatively, put on their gardening gloves and spruce up their gardens. The Victoria […]
Indira Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Primary School in Suva on 19 November 2013. Director, Indian Cultural Centre Shri K.L. Kanojia, was the Chief Guest on the occasion, and highlighted the struggles and contributions of Smt Indira Gandhi and spoke about non-violence and harmony. The function was attended by teachers, students, […]
Coalition provides $40,000 sailing events funding package Coalition maintaining, developing and attracting top sporting events and athletes to the state Funding boost local sport and economies and keeps Victoria in the national and international spotlight. Melbourne’s leg of the ‘Grand Slam of Olympic Sailing’, the ISAF Sailing World Cup which is currently underway in Sandringham, headlines a blockbuster […]
NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell has today departed Sydney on his third official visit to India to promote trade and investment opportunities for NSW. During the one week visit, Mr O’Farrell will meet senior government representatives and business leaders in Delhi, Ahmedabad and Mumbai with a focus on the infrastructure, education, financial services and tourism sectors. […]
Over 1,000 fireworks will be launched from the sails of Sydney Opera House this New Year’s Eve, using specially designed pyrotechnics to protect the world-famous building as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. The fireworks were developed specifically for the event by Foti Fireworks, so they do not damage the building’s tiled exterior. It is the […]
NSW Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts, George Souris, has congratulated the 27th ARIA Award winners, saying it was wonderful to see so many artists from around Australia celebrating their musical talents in Sydney, the home of the ARIA Awards and Australia’s major events capital. “The NSW Government is pleased to support the […]
Today marks the official commencement of Australia’s Presidency of the G20. Hosting the G20 in 2014 is a big opportunity and a big responsibility for Australia. It allows us to help shape the global economic agenda for the benefit of all countries, and provides the opportunity to showcase the best of our nation. The G20’s […]
Jagdish Chaudhry (Sydney), Co-ordinator Bhartiya yog sansthan in Australia, Sydney has been awarded the 2013 NSW Volunteer of the year Award. In recognition, the award showcases active individual/seniors, who have shown dedication and initiative in this work and have positively contributed to the non-profit organisations for which they volunteer. At present yog centres are at the Hindi Schools […]
Can I too add my welcome to country. Can I acknowledge: Mr Surinder Datta, Deputy High Commissioner of India; Professor Nihal Agar; His Excellency Mr Rudra Kumar, Nepal, Ambassador, Embassy of Nepal; Mrs Cheryl Brown-Irava; Members of the Diplomatic Corp; Executive Members of the Hindu Council of Australia; to my many Federal Parliamentary colleagues here […]