United Indian Association celebrated International Women’s Day on 5th March, 2016 at Parravilla Function Centre, Parramatta. This year’s celebrations included a beyondblue bash to raise valuable funds for beyondblue. Each year, all around the world, International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8. International Women’s Day is a global event which celebrates the economic, […]
The interim report of an inquiry into chemotherapy dosing at St Vincent’s Hospital has been made public. The inquiry, led by the Cancer Institute and Clinical Excellence Commission, was commissioned by the Secretary of NSW Health under Section 122 of the Health Services Act 1997. “I have been provided with the interim report into the […]
The new Western Sydney Diabetes Prevention Alliance has tabled a roadmap to fight diabetes in Sydney’s west as the disease threatens to devastate community health and swamp the healthcare sector. The alliance, formed today in a co-ordinated effort co-led by the Department of Premier and Cabinet and Western Sydney Local Health District, heard by 2017 […]
An unlicensed builder who traded falsely through company names including Instyle Developments and First Class Group NSW has been sentenced to a 12 month prison term for fraud and fined $15,000 for four Home Building Act offences and one Australian Consumer Law offence. Michael Issa, of Greystanes, was also ordered to pay $26,000 compensation to […]
Prospective homebuyers in NSW will soon have greater access to discounted pre-purchase inspection reports, with reforms announced today by Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Victor Dominello. Mr Dominello said amendments to the Property Stock and Business Agents Regulation 2014 would help to reduce duplication of inspection reports, promoting peer-to-peer services that offer discounts to […]
Western Sydney, watch out! James Packer has his eyes set on you! In a shock announcement made today on KIIS1065 & WSFM radio station, it’s looking very likely NSW is set for a third casino with a 1.3 billion takeover of the iconic Rooty Hill RSL. The 9 hectare precinct which is home to the […]
NSW Fair Trading is helping seniors to “Grow Young” by protecting their consumer rights as they celebrate the 2016 NSW Seniors Festival. With broad responsibility across many areas of daily life NSW Fair Trading assists seniors to successfully navigate their rights in a rapidly changing marketplace. NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe said Fair Trading […]
The NSW Government has agreed to give Former High Court Justice Michael McHugh AC a further two-month extension to complete the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Greyhound Industry in NSW. Commissioner McHugh has requested the extension after more information that requires detailed examination came to light. This announcement follows a six-month extension granted in […]
The NSW Government will provide over $1 million for 27 innovative arts and cultural projects across NSW, Deputy Premier and Minister for the Arts Troy Grant announced today. Mr Grant said the projects cover a rich diversity of creative activities including performances in an opal field in Lightning Ridge and a multi-media street walk in […]
The NSW Government is taking a tough stance on the “churn’’ of people from social housing to homelessness and is driving reform for an automatic rent deduction scheme from Centrelink payments. Ahead of today’s meeting of State, Territory and Commonwealth ministers, NSW Minister for Social Housing Brad Hazzard said it was time for governments to […]