Vanuatu aims high with a new trade commissioner in Europe

Vanuatu aims high with a new trade commissioner in Europe

On last Friday, the 22nd of April, at the WTO in Geneva, The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and External Trade, Bruno Leingkone Tau, announced the appointment of Mr.Shiv Shankaran Nair, as Vanuatu’s Trade Commissioner covering the major European countries and MENA. At first sight, this appointment looks very ambitious, for a nearly bankrupt […]

HOUSEHOLDS TO BENEFIT FROM NEW LPG REBATE

HOUSEHOLDS TO BENEFIT FROM NEW LPG REBATE

More than 80,000 vulnerable, low-income households across NSW that use Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to power their homes are expected to benefit from a new LPG rebate. Deputy Premier Troy Grant and Minister for Industry, Resources and Energy, Anthony Roberts, today announced the $90 Gas Rebate would be extended to households that relied upon reticulated […]

LIGHTS ON! VIVID SYDNEY SHINES IN 2016

LIGHTS ON! VIVID SYDNEY SHINES IN 2016

Sydney will shine in a kaleidoscope of colour, music and creativity for the next 23 nights after NSW Premier Mike Baird and Minister for Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres launched this year’s Vivid Sydney Festival. “Vivid Sydney has established itself as the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas and the NSW Government […]

Environment Minister launches State-wide animal de-sexing campaign

Environment Minister launches State-wide animal de-sexing campaign

The Minister for Environment and Heritage Protection Dr Steven Miles today (Saturday) officially launched a joint State-wide animal de-sexing campaign involving RSPCA Qld, participating vets and local councils. The “Operation; Wanted’ campaign will see about 170 vets reducing their de-sexing fees by at least 20% for a period of three months. An estimated 20,000 “extra […]

SEAFOOD LABELLING ON THE MENU IN NSW

SEAFOOD LABELLING ON THE MENU IN NSW

Seafood lovers will be able to read on the menu where the seafood they order is sourced from, under a NSW Government proposal for a new labelling scheme aimed at promoting local seafood consumption. Deputy Premier Troy Grant said NSW Government is determined to support the NSW seafood industry by promoting its locally sourced products […]

Winter warmer warning: no outdoor gas heaters indoors

Winter warmer warning: no outdoor gas heaters indoors

It may be cosy, but the outdoor gas heater you’re using to keep warm this winter could be a hazard unless it’s used properly. The seasonal warning came from Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Dr Anthony Lynham today, just days before the official start of winter. “Now that winter […]

Mega Sound Stage new home for ‘God of Thunder’ down under

Mega Sound Stage new home for ‘God of Thunder’ down under

Queensland is now home to the largest sound stage in the southern hemisphere, with the new Village Roadshow super stage unveiled today at Oxenford on the Gold Coast. Minister for the Commonwealth Games said the $15.5 million Sound Stage 9, which will also host the Squash competition for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018), […]

AFTER-HOURS HELPLINE FOR PALLIATIVE CARE PATIENTS AND CARERS

AFTER-HOURS HELPLINE FOR PALLIATIVE CARE PATIENTS AND CARERS

An after-hours helpline to support people receiving palliative care, carers and health professionals was launched today by Health Minister Jillian Skinner. The Palliative Care After-Hours Helpline is part of the NSW Government Plan to Increase Access to Palliative Care. “More than 70% of Australians say they want to be cared for and die at home […]

NOMINATE A CARER YOU KNOW TODAY

NOMINATE A CARER YOU KNOW TODAY

Minister for Ageing and Minister for Disability Services John Ajaka today announced that nominations for the 2016 NSW Carers Awards are open. The NSW Carers Awards are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the dedication, commitment and valuable contributions of the more than 850,000 unpaid carers across NSW. Mr Ajaka said that one in ten […]