BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL TO MAKE AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE IN SYDNEY

BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL TO MAKE AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE IN SYDNEY

Sydney has once again proven it is the home of premiere musicals, with the NSW Government securing the Australian debut of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres said the highly acclaimed Broadway production tells the inspiring true story of Carole King’s rise from schoolgirl to superstar. “NSW […]

WARNING ON TRAVELLING CONMEN

WARNING ON TRAVELLING CONMEN

NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe is warning consumers and businesses in the Riverina, Wagga Wagga, Albury and Dubbo regions to avoid dealing with itinerants offering to do cheap bitumen work.  Mr Stowe said Fair Trading has received advice about a number of travellers with Irish accents operating in the south of the state and […]

CELEBRATING NURSES AND MIDWIVES ACROSS NSW

CELEBRATING NURSES AND MIDWIVES ACROSS NSW

Health Minister Jillian Skinner today thanked the state’s 49,000 nurses and midwives for the skill and compassion they bring to their work in public hospitals and public health facilities around the state.  International Nurses Day (May 12) commemorates the birthday of the world’s most famous nurse, Florence Nightingale.  The theme for 2016 International Nurses Day […]

REFORMS TO STRENGTHEN COUNCIL INTEGRITY

REFORMS TO STRENGTHEN COUNCIL INTEGRITY

Dishonest councillors who use their position for personal benefit will be forced to hand over their ill-gotten gains under tough new laws to be introduced into NSW Parliament. The sweeping reforms to NSW’s local government integrity regime will help restore confidence in the state’s councils, NSW Premier Mike Baird and Minister for Local Government Paul […]

Just 15 seconds could save Queenslanders lives

Just 15 seconds could save Queenslanders lives

Queenslanders are being asked to take fifteen seconds to consider their fire escape plans this winter. Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Bill Byrne said a $400,000 advertising campaign would run from late May through to August using radio and online media to urge people to complete simple tasks and get them started on their […]

Stronger Councils | Stronger Communities

Stronger Councils | Stronger Communities

Stronger Councils | Stronger Communities The Minister has announced that he will proceed with the formation of the following councils: Armidale Regional Council (Armidale Dumaresq and Guyra) Canterbury-Bankstown Council (Bankstown and Canterbury) Central Coast Council (Gosford and Wyong) City of Parramatta Council (P’matta and part of Hills, Auburn, Holroyd and Hornsby) Cumberland Council (Auburn and […]

Nowhere to hide for cruel puppy farms

Nowhere to hide for cruel puppy farms

Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Leanne Donaldson said new dog breeder registration laws passed by Parliament today will help identify unscrupulous breeders and stamp out cruel puppy farming “Those who exploit the welfare of breeding dogs and their puppies for their own financial gains have no place in Queensland,” Minister Donaldson said. “This legislation delivers on […]

Shashank Manohar elected unopposed as independent ICC Chairman

Shashank Manohar elected unopposed as independent ICC Chairman

“I look forward to working with all stakeholders to shape the future of cricket, which has a proud history and rich tradition,” says Mr Manohar   President’s post abolished as ICC’s Full Council approves constitutional amendments   Mr Shashank Manohar has been elected by the Board unanimously and unopposed as the Chairman of the International […]

Choreographing Sharbjit movie was very difficult for me because of its hard hitting story says Vishnu deva

Choreographing Sharbjit movie was very difficult for me because of its hard hitting story says Vishnu deva

Vishnu Deva who is known for his creative and amazing moves in bollywood, makes the stars move to his peppy innovative moves. His creative dance style is praised by many critics. Now Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Randeep Hooda and Richa Chadda starrer Sarbjit will see more of Vishnudeva’s catchy moves. The film is currently in the news for its hard-hitting storyline. […]

ENCOURAGING MATHS AND SCIENCE AT SCHOOL

ENCOURAGING MATHS AND SCIENCE AT SCHOOL

In a NSW first, future primary school teachers are being trained as science and maths specialists to engage younger students in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects, NSW Premier Mike Baird and Education Minister Adrian Piccoli announced today. Primary teachers are currently trained as generalists in a range of subjects. From this year, teaching […]