New laws have been introduced into the NSW State Parliament to strengthen the supervision of high risk offenders on Extended Supervision Orders (ESOs), Attorney General and Minister for Justice Brad Hazzard said today. While the court can attach any condition to an ESO, the proposed changes give greater guidance on conditions. One new condition could […]
Former Chairman of Cricket NSW, Dr Hari Harinath OAM, has today been named the new Chair of the Community Relations Commission’s (CRC) Advisory Board. Minister for Citizenship and Communities Victor Dominello announced Dr Harinath’s appointment along with seven part-time Advisory Board Members. “The make-up of the new Advisory Board truly reflects the changing face of […]
Los Angeles, Sep 10 (IANS) Actress Lea Michele’s new boyfriend Matthew Paetz has reportedly shifted into the “Glee” star’s house. Paetz packed his stuff over the weekend, moved out of his apartment, and upgraded himself to his girlfriend’s $1.4 million Hollywood pad after just four months of dating, TMZ.com quoted sources close to Michele as saying. […]
Damascus, Sep 10 (IANS) At least 28 Syrian rebel leaders of a group were killed Tuesday when a powerful blast targetted their meeting place in Idlib province, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported. The slain rebels were leaders of the Ahrar al-Sham militant group. A booby-trapped car ripped through their meeting place in the town […]
Paris, Sep 10 (IANS) French President Francois Hollande will pay a visit to Iraq Friday to provide Baghdad authorities with needed tools to crack down on insurgents, the presidency office said Tuesday. The development came just days ahead of an international conference on the security in Iraq scheduled for Sep 15 in France, Xinhua reported. Hollande […]
Buenos Aires, Sep 10 (IANS) Argentine footballer Daniel ” Rolfi” Montenegro and his family were robbed at gunpoint late Monday, police said Tuesday. The 35-year-old forward, who currently plays for top Argentine team Independiente, was driving along the West Highway, west of Greater Buenos Aires, accompanied by his wife and three children, when a car swerved […]
Berlin, Sep 10 (IANS) Germany and Japan have called on all parties in the Ukraine conflict to comply with the agreed ceasefire. German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida Tuesday voiced their concerns about recent ceasefire violations after a meeting in Berlin, Xinhua reported. In addition to the German-Japanese relations, the leaders […]
Brussels, Sep 10 (IANS) NATO head Anders Fogh Rasmussen Tuesday welcomed the formation of the new Iraqi government, encouraging all Iraqi political leaders to stand behind the new government. “This new government is an important step towards building unity, security and stability in Iraq,” Xinhua quoted Rasmussen as saying in a statement. He called the formation […]
Los Angeles, Sep 10 (IANS) Singer Justin Bieber is reportedly spending 600 pounds-an-hour for taking help from a therapist. The 20-year-old is allegedly seeing John Kenyon, to help control his impulsive behaviour following multiple run ins with the law, which left him facing charges of assault and drag racing, earlier this year, reports femalefirst.co.uk. “Kenyon’s treating […]
Los Angeles, Sep 10 (IANS) Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter says following his treatment for alcohol and drug abuse, he’s extra cautious about his health and fitness, especially because he feels accountable to his wife. Carter, who quit partying in 2008 after struggling with drug and alcohol abuse, credits his wife of one year, Lauren Kitt, […]