Pass Lokpal bill in din if needed: Anna Hazare

Pass Lokpal bill in din if needed: Anna Hazare

Ralegan Siddhi, Dec 15  Social activist Anna Hazare Sunday said the government should pass the Lokpal Bill in din if needed. Hazare also said the session shouls be extended if needed to pass the proposed legislaion. “I would say if some parties are creating ruckus, pass the bill in din… so many bills are passed […]

Human Trafficking and Slavery have many faces

Human Trafficking and Slavery have many faces

The exploitation of people frequently happens in family homes and businesses, according to the findings of an independent NSW inquiry into exploitation through human trafficking in all its forms. The inquiry, conducted by the Community Relations Commission of New South Wales (CRC), found exploitation continues to involve women in the sex industry, but that forced […]

Major upgrade for springwood fire station completed

Major upgrade for springwood fire station completed

The NSW Government today unveiled the newly completed $1.5 million upgrade of Springwood Fire Station in the Blue Mountains. Celebrating at the official opening was Acting Minister for Police and Emergency Services Greg Smith SC, Fire & Rescue NSW Commissioner Greg Mullins and Member for the Blue Mountains Roza Sage. “The NSW Government is committed […]

Indian-origin couple Britain’s oldest

Indian-origin couple Britain’s oldest

London, Dec 11  An Indian-origin couple, both aged over 100, will become Britain’s oldest married couple when they celebrate their 88th wedding anniversary later this week. Kartari and Karam Chand’s son Paul Chand, who runs the Castle pub in Bradford city, is throwing a party Dec 15 on the wedding anniversary of the couple, The […]

Greens welcome recommendations to fight human trafficking in NSW

Greens welcome recommendations to fight human trafficking in NSW

Greens Spokesperson for Multiculturalism and Spokesperson for the Status of Women, Dr Mehreen Faruqi MLC, has welcomed the recommendations of the Community Relations Commission in relation to human trafficking in New South Wales, including the establishment of a Human Trafficking Ministerial Advisory Council. “Human trafficking, including labour and sex trafficking, affects millions of women, men […]

Extraordinary U.S Artist Chuck Close Secured for NSW Exclusive

Extraordinary U.S Artist Chuck Close Secured for NSW Exclusive

Chuck Close, one of the world’s most renowned artists, whose life is a study in overcoming severe adversary, will be the Museum of Contemporary Art’s (MCA) 2014-2015 Sydney International Art Series artist, Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts, George Souris and MCA Director Elizabeth Ann Macgregor, announced today. Close will be bringing a […]

Grant to help set the stage for oatley seniors celebration

Grant to help set the stage for oatley seniors celebration

Member for Oatley, Mark Coure MP, has helped ensure Oatley is ready for the 2014 Seniors Week celebrations by today awarding local funding as part of the NSW Seniors Week Grants program. “Seniors play a significant part in our society and they deserve to be celebrated and have their contributions honoured,” Mr Coure said. “Our […]

American Association of Cardiologists of Indian Origin Honors 4 At 2013 Fall Meeting

American Association of Cardiologists of Indian Origin Honors 4 At 2013 Fall Meeting

American Association of Cardiologists of Indian Origin (AACIO) honored Greg Behar, President and CEO of Boehringer lngelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Dr. Joseph M. Chalil, Associate Director, Health Science Executives, Boehringer Ingelheim USA, and Dr. Dinender K. Singla, a graduate of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India for their achievements in the field of […]

Fan favourites locked in for KFC T20 Big Bash League

Fan favourites locked in for KFC T20 Big Bash League

Fan favourites have returned for this season’s KFC T20 Big Bash League and will line up alongside new international and local faces after team squads were finalised today. There’s entertainment to cater for every taste with a strong mix of talent locked in across all squads following the end of contracting today. Danger game-breakers will […]

Minister welcomes new triple zero app

The Victorian Coalition Government has welcomed the launch of a new app that will help people calling triple zero (000) identify their exact location when calling from mobile phones. Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells said the Emergency+ app was a federal initiative that connects users to triple zero and utilises smartphone GPS […]