United Nations, Aug 26 (IANS) The UN warned Monday that restrictions on flights to and from Ebola-hit West African countries could hamper the international community’s ability to fight and reverse the current outbreak of the deadly virus disease. “The United Nations system is focused on tackling the serious outbreak of Ebola virus disease in West Africa. […]
Los Angeles, Aug 26 (IANS) A few weeks before his death earlier this month, comedy legend Robin Williams donated his Pegoretti bicycle and a buyer shelled $20,000 to buy it at a charity auction over the weekend. He gave his handmade Pegoretti bicycle to the Drever Family Foundation and the annual Hotbed benefit took place Aug […]
Los Angeles, Aug 26 (IANS) “Modern Family” received trophies for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series at the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards here Monday night. Hosted by Seth Meyers, the award ceremony began with the announcement of winners in the Comedy category. While Ty Burrell went home […]
Assistant Minister for Defence Stuart Robert today met with Mr Tan Peng Yam, the Chief Executive of Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency, to discuss closer defence science and technology cooperation between Australia and Singapore. Increased cooperation is in line with the Australian and Singaporean Governments’ desire to enhance the relationship, including through deeper defence […]
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) today announced the international premieres of two more Australian films – The Little Death and Paper Planes. This takes the total number of Australian films screening at TIFF to seven, following recent invitations to five other Australian projects. Kathleen Drumm, Screen Australia’s Head of Marketing, said, “It’s a stand-out […]
The Abbott Government wants to make it perfectly clear that it greatly values Australia’s strong and growing relationship with China and its people, the Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Robb said today. The existing strength of our relationship is underlined by the fact that China is our biggest trading partner with two-way trade approaching […]
The Minister for Health Peter Dutton today announced an independent review of after-hours primary health care services in Australia. It will be carried out by respected GP, educator and researcher Professor Claire Jackson. The review was recommended by former Chief Medical Officer Professor John Horvath in his report on Medicare Locals and the subsequent decision […]
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has accepted a court enforceable undertaking from Maggie Beer Products Pty Ltd (Maggie Beer Products) in which Maggie Beer Products acknowledges that its conduct was likely to have been misleading, in breach of the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). The undertaking relates to Maggie Beer Products’ place of origin representations […]
NSW Fair Trading Minister, Matthew Mason-Cox, today backed a new national travel campaign informing consumers on steps they can take to protect their next travel or accommodation booking. “NSW is working with its state counterparts to promote the ‘Pack Some Peace of Mind’ campaign, an initiative of Australia’s consumer protection agencies aimed at ensuring consumers […]
NSW Fair Trading Minister, Matthew Mason-Cox, today launched a multicultural education program to assist traders understand their rights and obligations under Australian Consumer Law when selling toys in discount stores. “The aim of the campaign is to create awareness among retailers to ensure that the toys they sell are safe and come with a consumer […]