Attorney General and Minister for Justice Brad Hazzard today saw first-hand how the Heavy Vehicle Driver Training Program – which operates at five of the state’s prisons – is skilling up inmates to get jobs when they are released. “This program, which I saw in operation today at the Outer Metropolitan Multi-Purpose Correctional Centre, is […]
Fines for illegally parking in disabled bays will more than double from tomorrow under new local government regulations. Local Government Minister Tony Simpson said court-imposed penalties would increase from $1,000 to $2,000. On-the-spot fines have increased from $120-$140 to $300. “Motorists need to be aware that parking in a bay reserved for a disabled permit […]
On the 15th of November, the Thornbury Theatre held the Annual Dinner for Doctors of Indian origin, hosting both Doctors who graduated overseas (OMGA) and a younger group of health professionals who graduated from universities across Australia (ASHA). The dinner was organised by the Doctors of the Overseas Medical Graduates of Australia (OMGA). Formed in […]
Australia-based customers looking to transfer funds to family and friends now have access to more easy-to-use kiosks as part of a new agreement between MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI), a leading global money transfer company, and Australia fuel company United Petroleum, one of the country’s fastest growing independent companies. The kiosks, which have multi-lingual capabilities, will allow […]
Following its tradition Deepavali Festival of NSW organised the 3rd interfaith conference at the Parliament House of NSW on 12th November 2014, to facilitate promotion of multiculturalism and expunction of racial discrimination. The Hon Amanda Fazio- Opposition whip, Legislative council and the Hon Michael Daley – Shadow Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Roads, sponsored the […]
In a shocking revelation, as many as 163 Indians, most of them brought to the US as teenagers from villages in northern India to be trained into Vedic Pandits by two institutions set up by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi of transcendental meditation fame, appear to have gone missing over the last 12 months. Of the 1,050 […]
Parliament of Victoria, Minister for Multicultural Affairs &Citizenship and BAPS ShriSwaminarayanMandir, Melbourne jointly hosted Inaugural Diwali and Annakut celebration at Parliament of Victoria in Melbourne on 16th October 2014 in the presence of over 110 guests. The celebrations were attended by Hon Dr Denis Napthine (Premier of Victoria), Hon Matthew Guy (Minister for Multicultural Affairs […]
If ‘PK’ is the movie wrapped in a mystery, then Aamir Khan is wrapped in the truth of human. Amidst the days of promotion of ‘PK’, which opens on 19 Jan 2015, Aamir smiles often. Fresh even after the long hours of movie promotions, Aamir picks his words carefully. He does not strive to be […]
Scenic World, located in the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains, will make you feel small again with free festive entertainment and early bird ticket discounts this holiday season. Ride the Scenic Railway – the world’s steepest train – into the Jamison Valley where you can explore ancient rainforest on the Scenic Walkway. Glide past Katoomba Falls […]
Neha Kolape 21 Apartments out of 84 Jeevan Dhara apartments already reserved by Indian seniors over 55 years Australia’s first retirement living plan to cater Health, Transport, Food and entertainment needs of senior Sustainable development aiming to reduce car use and reduce carbon foot print Jeevan Dhara is new retirement option […]