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 […]
Southern Sydney is set to get a new lease on life with a big increase in new social and affordable housing, mixed with private housing, under a plan for Riverwood being delivered by the NSW Government. “The recent renewal in Washington Park in Riverwood North has demonstrated what can be achieved through creating mixed communities,” […]
The historic transition towards a modern integrated electronic ticketing system on public transport will occur onMonday 1 August 2016 when the last of the old paper tickets will no longer be sold or accepted. Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance said that customers have embraced Opal, with 2 million customers taking 13 million journeys […]
NSW is set to become the first state in Australia to adopt dynamic premium pricing for Compulsory Third Party Green Slips for taxis and ridesharing vehicles. Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Victor Dominello said a new variable usage-based component would apply on point-to-point vehicle premiums under a proposed overhaul of the state’s Motor Accident […]
Joining millions of yoga enthusiasts worldwide, fifty five visually impaired students experienced a yoga session on International Yoga Day on 21st June. India Vision Institute, St. Louis School for the Deaf and Blind and 136.1 Yoga Studio partnered to bring yoga to these students. The event was conducted at the auditorium of St. Louis School […]
International Day of Yoga was jointly organised and celebrated with great fervour and zeal in Sydney on June 21, 2016 by the India Tourism, Sydney, Consulate General of India, Sydney and World yoga day Australia. Held at Sydney opera house the programme began with the screening of PM Modi’s message on the occasion of IDY. […]
Feature film Midnight Delight written, directed by Indian-American filmmaker Rohit Gupta won six prestigious awards at The Accolade Global Film Competition 2016. The award was given for Best feature film; Direction; Concept; Humor; Overall post-production and Best lead actor to Michael Laguerre (playing as Mike). The film is set to release worldwide on July 20, 2016. […]
At dawn of 2nd World Yoga Day in Sydney the Hindu Council of Australia and BridgeClimb collaborated in hosting the world’s first Yoga event at the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. This event is a creative attempt to spread the message of Yoga, the 5000 years old wisdom and gift to humanity, across the […]