The NSW Government today unveiled the newly completed $1.5 million upgrade of Springwood Fire Station in the Blue Mountains. Celebrating at the official opening was Acting Minister for Police and Emergency Services Greg Smith SC, Fire & Rescue NSW Commissioner Greg Mullins and Member for the Blue Mountains Roza Sage. “The NSW Government is committed […]
Greens Spokesperson for Multiculturalism and Spokesperson for the Status of Women, Dr Mehreen Faruqi MLC, has welcomed the recommendations of the Community Relations Commission in relation to human trafficking in New South Wales, including the establishment of a Human Trafficking Ministerial Advisory Council. “Human trafficking, including labour and sex trafficking, affects millions of women, men […]
Chuck Close, one of the world’s most renowned artists, whose life is a study in overcoming severe adversary, will be the Museum of Contemporary Art’s (MCA) 2014-2015 Sydney International Art Series artist, Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts, George Souris and MCA Director Elizabeth Ann Macgregor, announced today. Close will be bringing a […]
Member for Oatley, Mark Coure MP, has helped ensure Oatley is ready for the 2014 Seniors Week celebrations by today awarding local funding as part of the NSW Seniors Week Grants program. “Seniors play a significant part in our society and they deserve to be celebrated and have their contributions honoured,” Mr Coure said. “Our […]
American Association of Cardiologists of Indian Origin (AACIO) honored Greg Behar, President and CEO of Boehringer lngelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Dr. Joseph M. Chalil, Associate Director, Health Science Executives, Boehringer Ingelheim USA, and Dr. Dinender K. Singla, a graduate of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India for their achievements in the field of […]
Fan favourites have returned for this season’s KFC T20 Big Bash League and will line up alongside new international and local faces after team squads were finalised today. There’s entertainment to cater for every taste with a strong mix of talent locked in across all squads following the end of contracting today. Danger game-breakers will […]
The Victorian Coalition Government has welcomed the launch of a new app that will help people calling triple zero (000) identify their exact location when calling from mobile phones. Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells said the Emergency+ app was a federal initiative that connects users to triple zero and utilises smartphone GPS […]
Rowville’s Manpreet Kaur Singh is celebrating today after winning the Multicultural Media Award at a prestigious ceremony at Government House last night. Manpreet joined more than 70 people and 23 organisations who were recognised for their achievements at the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) 2013 Multicultural Awards for Excellence. VMC Chairperson, Mr Chin Tan said that […]
The everyday heroes who work to make Victoria a harmonious, multicultural state that is the envy of the nation were recognised in a prestigious ceremony at Government House last night. More than 70 people from an array of backgrounds and 23 organisations were recognised for their achievements at the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) 2013 Multicultural […]
Laws introduced by the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government to crack down on car hoons have been enormously successful with more than 100 cars impounded and 500 sets of number plates seized, NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell said today. “Car hoons selfishly put the lives of others at risk when they drive recklessly on our streets,” Mr O’Farrell […]