New Delhi, (IANS) Bowing to pressure from protesting civil service aspirants, the government Monday said the marks in English language comprehension skills of the UPSC aptitude test will not be included in the merit list. But students said their demands still remain “unfulfilled”. Minister of State in Prime Minister’s Office Jitendra Singh said in parliament: […]
Telstra Perth Fashion Festival has secured a three-year sponsorship deal with the State Government through Tourism WA. Tourism Minister Liza Harvey said the new deal was a testament to the value the State Government placed on the Telstra Perth Fashion Festival. “Over the past 16 years the festival has evolved into one of the most […]
More than $21 billion went through NSW cash registers between April and June with the state recording another strong result in retail trade. Treasurer Andrew Constance said NSW has recorded the highest growth among the mainland states, with sales jumping 0.5 per cent in the June quarter to be 5.8 per cent higher than a […]
Agriculture and Food Minister Ken Baston today witnessed the signing of a historic agreement between a Western Australian meat processor and a Chinese company which will deliver long-term benefits to the State’s sheep and cattle industries. China’s largest red meat importer Grand Farm and South-West processor V&V Walsh today signed a Cooperation Agreement at the […]
The NSW Government will introduce changes to the Bail Act, ensuring that those who pose an unacceptable risk to the community will no longer be eligible for bail, NSW Premier Mike Baird and Attorney General Brad Hazzard announced today. The changes also include a new onus on those accused of the most serious offences to […]
NSW Minister for Primary Industries, Katrina Hodgkinson, has encouraged rural women to enter the prestigious 2015 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) NSW-ACT Rural Women’s Award. Ms Hodgkinson said the 2015 awards are now open to women in NSW and the ACT involved in primary industries and natural resource management who have a desire, […]
Pune, Aug 4 (IANS) The death toll in Maharashtra’s worst-ever landslide last Wednesday in Pune district’s Malin village climbed to 134 Monday with the majority of the victims being women, a official said. “By this evening, we have recovered 134 bodies, including 64 women, 50 men and 20 children. The rescue operations are still continuing,” […]
Chennai, July 6 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who was honoured with an Entertainer of Indian Cinema award here at the 8th Annual Vijay Awards, was happy to meet some of the talented people from the southern film industry. He was handed over the award at the ceremony Saturday, which was also attended by […]
London, Aug 5 (IANS) The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Tuesday announced the withdrawal of all of its troops to “defensive positions” outside the Gaza Strip. An IDF officer said that Israeli forces left Gaza before the start of a 72-hour truce, scheduled for 8.00 a.m, BBC reported. The Israeli army had claimed the main aim […]
Minister for Citizenship & Communities Victor Dominello welcomed the decision taken today by the Federal Government not to proceed with changes to Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act. ‘The NSW Government took a lead role in unequivocally opposing the proposed changes to Section 18C. ‘We support the protections currently in place under the Federal Racial Discrimination Act. […]