Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe is warning all home owners affected by the severe storms to use only qualified and reputable tradespeople to do repair work. “In the aftermath of widespread storms involving flooding and wind and tree damage to residential buildings, it is a sad but inevitable fact that scammers will come calling, taking […]
A State Recovery Coordinator will be appointed to oversee the clean up and recovery effort after the devastating storm that battered the state over the weekend. NSW Premier Mike Baird today announced retired NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Dave Owens would take up the role. “This was a ferocious storm that has devastated communities, washing away […]
A Vedanta Centre has reportedly opened up in Burnside suburb of Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. Its recent launching celebrations included bhumi-puja, vastu-puja, Ganesha-puja, bhajan-kirtan, Vedic-puja, cultural-program including classical dance-music, discourses and community-meal, reports suggest. Adelaide area is said to have hosted visiting Swamis of the Ramakrishna Mission since the late 1970s. Meanwhile, Hindu […]
Ten finalists, representing the very best of the creative industries in NSW, are in the running for two awards in the 2016 NSW Creative Achievement Awards, to be announced in Sydney on 6 June, as part of Vivid Sydney 2016. Minister for Industry Anthony Roberts said the Creative Achievement Awards, now in their third year, […]
The NSW Government has strengthened laws regulating the cosmetic surgery industry to provide greater safeguards to patients. Under changes published today, a new Cosmetic Surgery class created under the Private Health Facilities Act and Regulation means facilities that carry out certain cosmetic surgical procedures will be subject to the same licensing standards that currently apply […]
Teachers from Altona District were among hundreds from across Victoria honoured this week for long-serving dedication to students and families, at the Recognition of Service to Victorian Education awards. Member for Altona District Jill Hennessy congratulated those honoured for 40, 45 and 50 years of service to education at the awards, most of whom were […]
Grassroots sports club in Altona District are unlocking their potential and securing grants to help with the operation of their club. Member for Altona District Jill Hennessy today announced that seven clubs in Altona District had secured grants under the Andrews Labor Government’s Sporting Club Grants Program, helping them expand their skills and strengthen their […]
Survivors of domestic violence and family violence will be eligible for fee-free vocational training under Smart and Skilled, in a measure designed to help people across NSW gain financial independence and stability. The program, which will begin from 1 July 2016, is an extension of the fee-free scholarship scheme under Smart and Skilled, the NSW […]
Celebrate WA presenting seven free WA Day festivals across the State Premier Colin Barnett has congratulated Perth businessman and community leader Adrian Fini OAM on being named the 2016 Western Australian of the Year. “This prestigious award is well deserved by Adrian, who makes a significant contribution to the Western Australian community through his roles […]