NSW Government’s $700,000 for showgrounds

NSW Government’s $700,000 for showgrounds

Acting Premier Andrew Stoner today invited showground managers from across the state to apply for a share of $700,000 in NSW Government funding. Mr Stoner said the NSW Government made the funding available under this year’s Public Reserve Management Fund (PRMF) supplementary round to support showgrounds. “The $700,000 is in addition to the $23.6 million […]

NSW Volunteer of the year

NSW Volunteer of the year

A North Coast man who drives isolated patients to their renal dialysis treatments has been named 2013 NSW Volunteer of the Year, Minister for Citizenship and Communities Victor Dominello announced today. Mr Dominello presented the award to 64-year-old Kenneth Bolt from Ballina in a ceremony at the Kirribilli Club in Sydney on International Volunteer Day. […]

Multicultural Health advocate elected Chair

Multicultural Health advocate elected Chair

The Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) elected long serving advocate for multicultural communities Eddie Micallef as its Chairperson last night Mr Micallef was formerly Deputy Chair, a position he held for the past six years before becoming the chairperson, is proud to be leading the ECCV, the Voice of Multicultural Victoria. The former MP, […]

Online shoppers preyed on by fraudsters this Christmas

Online shoppers preyed on by fraudsters this Christmas

More Australians will shop on the internet this Christmas, but a consumer advocate warns the increase in online trading could bring out more fraudsters looking to prey on time-poor and budget conscious consumers with schemes to not only take money, but personal information for purposes of identity theft. Graham Doessel, Non-Legal Director of MyCRA Lawyers, […]

New award recognises excellence in reporting on disability

New award recognises excellence in reporting on disability

The Victorian Coalition Government and Melbourne Press Club have partnered to establish a new Quill Award to recognise journalistic excellence in the reporting of people with disability. Announcing the award on the eve of the 21st International Day of People with Disability,Minister for Disability Services and Reform Mary Wooldridge said the award acknowledges the key role that […]

NSW Premier Makes third official visit to India

NSW Premier Makes third official visit to India

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. […]

Public Warning from Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe

NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe is warning consumers about the activities of Ms Sazma Rahman Parhin and the following entities with which she is associated – PCNTech and Solutions and www.pcntech.com.au PCNTech and Solutions is an online retailer of computers, peripherals and software. NSW Fair Trading cautions consumers against buying goods from the trader due to the […]

New Campaign urges Australians to Travel Smarter

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has launched the new Smartraveller advertising campaign to encourage Australians to make better informed travel choices. The new advertisements feature Natalie Hensby, who was injured in a high speed boat crash on her way to a Full Moon Party in Thailand. Natalie’s story provides a real-life example of the value of the Smartraveller message. […]