I offer my condolences to the BAPS community mourning the passing of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual head of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. The passing of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj marks a difficult time for the global BAPS community. The Indian community of New South Wales makes up a large proportion of […]
Parramatta Park will become the new home of Tropfest, the world’s largest short film festival, in a three-year deal aimed at securing the long-term future of the iconic Australian event, Environment and Heritage Minister Mark Speakman said today. The move to Parramatta will allow the 25-year-old festival to expand and attract a new and broader […]
NSW Labor has expressed its deepest condolences to the worldwide BAPS community for the loss of their spiritual leader, Pramukh Swami Maharaj. Pramukh Swami Maharaj, head of Bochasanvasi Akshar Purushottam Sansthan (BAPS) of the Swaminarayan Pramukh Swaminarayan sect, passed away on Saturday at his ashram located in Gujarat, India. Labor Leader Luke Foley visited the […]
Coal mining will not occur under the famous black soils of Liverpool Plains after the NSW Government secured a buy-back of the Caroona mining exploration licence issued by the former Labor Government on some of Australia’s most productive farming land. Premier Mike Baird and Deputy Premier Troy Grant today announced that the NSW Government has […]
Minister for Local Government Paul Toole launched the NSW Pet Registry at the Dog Lovers Show, delivering an election commitment to simplify registration and ensure lost pets are reunited with their owners as quickly as possible. Mr Toole said the NSW Pet Registry replaces the old paper-based system and provides a simpler process to register […]
Chocoholics and singles can look forward to three weeks of finding “true love” when the sixth Sydney Rides Festival rolls into town in October. Australia’s largest bike festival line-up includes speed dating, a chocolate ride, city suit ride, pocket park treasure hunt, night and day adventures, talks, exhibitions, courses and more. City of Sydney CEO […]
It is my pleasure to greet members of the Indian community of NSW celebrating Independence Day on 15 August. There are more than 138,000 people of Indian heritage living in the State who make valuable economic and cultural contributions to our peaceful and harmonious society. The friendship between NSW and India continues to flourish and […]
Barangaroo Reserve to host a day of family fun on 21 August 2016 The Barangaroo Delivery Authority is inviting Sydney to a special celebration to mark the first birthday ofSydney’s spectacular Harbour headland park, Barangaroo Reserve, on Sunday, 21 August 2016. Free to the public, the immersive, family-friendly event will include a range of entertainment […]
The blessings and love that come from saving one’s life is beyond words. And the smile that you receive in return is divine! This week starting from, 31st July, 2016 – 7th August, 2016 is Donate Life Week. Donate Life Week in NSW was launched on 2 August, 2-16 at the Sydney International Regatta Centre in […]
FUNDING FOR NSW SENIORS FESTIVAL EVENTS IN [LOCATION] [MP] today encouraged local organisations and groups to apply for grants of up to $5,000 to host events during 2017 NSW Seniors Festival. The NSW Seniors Festival will be held from Friday 3 March to Sunday 12 March 2017. The NSW Seniors Festival Grants Program helps local […]