Confluence Festival of India in Australia is the most significant showcase of Indian arts and culture ever to be staged in Australia, taking place in seven cities across the country between August and November 2016. The festival’s national media launch is on Tuesday, July 26, at the Maritime Museum in Sydney. All media are invited […]
Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance has asked people to help name the city’s six new ferries, the first of which will hit the water this summer. Australian ship builders Incat have already started work on the new ferry fleet in Tasmania. Each vessel will increase capacity, carrying up to 400 customers and operate […]
Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli today announced wide-reaching reforms to the Higher School Certificate (HSC) to improve the learning experience for students and boost the standard of NSW school graduates. From 2020, students will need to demonstrate they have met a minimum standard in both literacy and numeracy to receive the HSC. Next year, Year […]
The NSW Government and Qantas today announced a new three-year, $28 million partnership aimed at driving additional tourism growth by promoting Sydney and regional NSW to the world. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres said the agreement continues to be the highest value partnership between an airline and State Government in Australia. […]
Consulate General of India Sydney The bust of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, an eminent Indian jurist, economist, politician, social reformer, and the architect of the Indian Constitution, donated by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) was unveiled at the Law School of Western Sydney University on July 14, 2016, by High Commissioner of India, Sh. Navdeep […]
A brand new sporting stadium for Western Sydney is a step closer with three private sector consortia shortlisted to deliver the venue on the site of the existing Parramatta Stadium. Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres said Brookfield Mulitplex, John Holland and Lendlease had been shortlisted following the NSW Government’s call for an Expression of Interest […]
Sydney, 4 July 2016 – The University of New South Wales has appointed distinguished former Indian diplomat, author and educator Amit Dasgupta as its inaugural India Country Director. The position, based in New Delhi, will strengthen and deepen UNSW’s ties with India across education, knowledge exchange and research. During his diplomatic career, Mr Dasgupta served […]
Trainees and apprentices in NSW will have access to over $6 million to help complete their courses with the NSW Government today announcing a major increase in subsidies for travel and accommodation. Minister for Skills John Barilaro said the Vocational Training Assistance Scheme (VTAS) accommodation subsidy will double from $28 per night to $56 per […]
Sculpture at Barangaroo 6-21 August 2016 The Barangaroo Delivery Authority is delighted to announce that Sculpture at Barangaroo will be staged at Sydney’s newest and most spectacular Harbour foreshore park, Barangaroo Reserve, from 6-21 August 2016. The event is presented in partnership with Sculpture by the Sea, which has been delighting Sydney with its outdoor […]