Indian newspaper Sydney – Page 1073

Pru Goward Media Release: GROWTH COUNCILS RECEIVE $25.5 MILLION INFRASTRUCTURE BOOST

By Indian newspaper Sydney on July 23, 2014 Sydney side

Minister for Planning Pru Goward was today joined by the Members for Hawkesbury, Baulkham Hills, Riverstone and Londonderry to announce over $25 million in infrastructure funding for local councils in these areas. Blacktown City Mayor Len Robinson and Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne were on hand to formally accept the new funding. “Recent figures […]

Matthew Mason-Cox med rel: Consumers warned of wheat bag fire risk

By Indian newspaper Sydney on July 23, 2014 Australian News

NSW Minister for Fair Trading Matthew Mason-Cox today warned residents to be vigilant with wheat bags and heat packs following two related fire incidents last week. Mr Mason-Cox said it was important for consumers to be aware of the dangers associated with wheat bags and other heat pack products including plush toys containing wheat. “These […]

Minister for Planning Pru Goward was today joined by the Members for Hawkesbury, Baulkham Hills, Riverstone and Londonderry to announce over $25 million in infrastructure funding for local councils in these areas. Blacktown City Mayor Len Robinson and Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne were on hand to formally accept the new funding. “Recent figures show an estimated 1.6 million additional people are anticipated to make Sydney home over the years to 2031, with almost 1 million of those expected in Western Sydney,” Ms Goward said. “Sydney will likely need another 664,000 new homes by 2031, and councils play a crucial role in meeting this need at a local level.” Member for Hawkesbury Ray Williams said sustainable growth in Western Sydney required this kind of continued support – particularly given the region’s rapid growth. “Under this Government, these councils have received almost $70 million for infrastructure supporting new housing developments, which has included over $38 million for The Hills,” Mr Williams said. Member for Baulkham Hills David Elliott said the NSW Government played a key role in supporting councils with residential growth centres inside their local government area (LGA). “Developers contribute to the local infrastructure in the community where they are building as is appropriate, however by providing a ‘top-up’ the Local Infrastructure Growth Scheme helps keep housing affordable and enables councils to fund their infrastructure plans,” Mr Elliott said. The NSW Government allocated a further $60 million in the 2014-15 Budget for the Local Infrastructure Growth Scheme to continue supporting new housing development. Member for Riverstone Kevin Conolly said the funding was good news for North West communities. “The Baird Government is working to ensure local communities and local councils are able to meet the challenges brought about by growth,” Mr Conolly said. Member for Londonderry Bart Bassett said this is yet another example of the Liberal and Nationals Government planning for NSW families’ futures by investing in infrastructure. “This important funding enables councils to deliver the essential infrastructure that goes hand in hand with a growing Sydney,” Mr Bassett said. Mayor Len Robinson said areas in the Blacktown LGA had already been identified by council to receive the funding. “Areas including Alex Avenue, Riverstone and Marsden Park industrial release areas will benefit from the new funding to Blacktown City Council,” Mr Robinson said. Hills Shire Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne said councils would use the funds to deliver quality roads, stormwater facilities and parks in housing growth areas. “The Hills Shire Council is investing in a number of new release areas, such as North Kellyville and the Balmoral Road Release Area,” Dr Byrne said. To be eligible for funding, a council must have a development contributions plan reviewed and approved by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART).

By Indian newspaper Sydney on July 23, 2014 Australian News

NSW Fair Trading Minister Matthew Mason-Cox today urged Malaysia Airlines customers planning to seek a refund on tickets purchased to make contact with the airline immediately, with the offer closing at midnight tomorrow. Mr Mason-Cox said Malaysia Airlines has issued a statement that the company will allow full refunds, even on non-refundable tickets, for travel […]

Most detailed map yet of Mars developed

By Indian newspaper Sydney on July 22, 2014 World News

Washington, July 22 (IANS/EFE) The US Geological Survey (USGS) has developed the most detailed map of Mars to date, which includes topographic and thermal information as well as data on the properties of the Martian surface. Images captured by the 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft orbiting the Red Planet enabled the development of the new map, which […]

Deadly virus detected in camel barn

By Indian newspaper Sydney on July 22, 2014 Featured News

Dubai, July 22 (IANS) Researchers have detected genetic fragments of deadly Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in the air of a barn housing a camel infected with the virus. MERS is a serious viral respiratory illness caused by the coronavirus and can be transmitted by air to humans. For the study, researchers collected three air […]

MH17 victims’ bodies moved out of Ukraine rebel area

By Indian newspaper Sydney on July 22, 2014 World News

London, July 22 (IANS) A train with the remains of the victims of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed in Ukraine last week, arrived Tuesday in the city of Kharkiv, outside rebel territory. According to officials, the remains will be flown from a coordination centre in Kharkiv to the Netherlands for identification and forensic identification, BBC […]

Sania Mirza is Telangana’s brand ambassador

By Indian newspaper Sydney on July 22, 2014 Sports

Hyderabad, July 22 (IANS) The Telangana government Tuesday appointed ace tennis player Sania Mirza as its brand ambassador. Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao handed over the appointment letter to Sania along with a cheque of Rs.1 crore as grant for training and to meet other expenses to participate in the US Open and other tournaments. The […]

Cheryl hosts second wedding bash

By Indian newspaper Sydney on July 22, 2014 Hollywood

London, July 22 (IANS) Singer Cheryl, who married French restaurateur Jean Bernard in an intimate ceremony earlier this month, hosted a wedding bash for the second time at The Library here. The two tied the knot July 7 in the presence of handful of invitees. However, Cheryl invited as many as 50 guests for the second […]

Goa legislator calls Parrikar ‘parallel PM’

By Indian newspaper Sydney on July 22, 2014 Indian News

Panaji, July 22 (IANS) Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar tried to hold back his smile when a legislator called him a “parallel prime minister” in the Goa assembly Tuesday. Speaking during question hour on the first day of the month-long assembly session, independent MLA Rohan Khaunte said Parrikar, known for his proximity to Prime Minister Narendra […]

Indonesian presidential candidate withdraws from poll process

By Indian newspaper Sydney on July 22, 2014 World News

Jakarta, July 22 (IANS) Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto and his running mate Hatta Radjasa Tuesday announced their withdrawal from the election process alleging fraud in the July 9 election. The pair ordered their team taking part in the vote recapitulation process being held in the General Election Commission (KPU) to walk out, rejecting any legal […]