Holidaymakers are being urged to safeguard against mosquito-borne viruses during the Easter break, particularly in Northern NSW where recent flooding has created ideal breeding conditions. NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard warned that people spending more time outdoors, particularly if camping, are at increased risk of mosquito-borne viral infections over coming days and weeks due to […]
Pics by Mark Riboldi Representatives from Community Legal Centres (CLCs) in every state and territory gathered in Sydney yesterday and today for crisis talks in the face of the looming 30% cut to Commonwealth funding for CLCs from 1 July 2017. As part of the talks the National Association of Community Legal Centres (NACLC) with […]
A new NSW CTP Green Slip Scheme is a step closer and expected to commence in December after a bill to reform the scheme passed NSW Parliament today. Minister for Finance, Services and Property Victor Dominello said the passage of the Motor Accident Injuries Bill 2017 would substantially reduce Green Slip premiums and ensure people […]
In 2011, The Perth Mint achieved an incredible triumph with the successful casting of the world’s largest gold bullion coin, the Australian Kangaroo One Tonne Gold Coin, inspired by the enduring popularity of the annual Australian Kangaroo Bullion coin Series. Tipping the scales at a massive one tonne of 99.99% pure gold, the colossal coin […]
The Australian Greens have held an urgent briefing for community leaders across Australia in the wake of the Turnbull Government proposing changes to Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act. Leader of the Australian Greens, Senator Richard Di Natale and Australian Greens spokesperson for Justice, Senator Nick McKim, met with community leaders in Parliament […]
Film Review by Neena Badhwar Gurinder Chadha’s latest film ‘Viceroy’s House’ dwells in a topic that’s close to her heart: India’s Partition. It made her family a refugee – her grandmother ending up in a camp with five children, one of whom died from starvation during the move, her grandfather looking for them for years […]
March 24, 2017. Innovation and Science Australia (ISA), has today released the 2030 Strategic Plan Issues Paper to drive the national conversation around the future of Australian innovation, science and research. The Issues Paper will form the basis for consultations with stakeholders in the development of a Strategic Plan for Australian innovation out to 2030. […]
By Rekha Bhattacharjee Australia’s legendary cricketing brothers Ian and Greg Chappell are facing severe criticism from political quarters and media for sermonising Indian mining tycoon Gautam Adani to abandon plans to open a mega coal mine in Australia’s north. Ian and Greg Chappell had joined 89 other prominent Australians in signing a letter appealing Gautam […]
Dr Yadu Singh Sydney, 11 March, 2017 It is a matter of grave concern that Shyam Acharya stole the identity and medical degrees of Dr Sarang Chitale, and then entered Australia where he worked as a junior doctor in 4 NSW hospitals-Hornsby, Manly, Wyong and Gosford hospitals during 2003-2014. He was on a limited registration […]
Friday 10 March 2017 Parramatta Parramasala, one of the largest multicultural festivals in NSW, will take place Friday 10 March, Saturday 11 March and Sunday 12 March in Parramatta. The festival will be held in Prince Alfred Square, along the Parramatta River foreshore and in the Riverside Theatres. More than 30,000 people are expected […]