Minister for Women Pru Goward said today’s NSW Budget signals the government’s strong commitment to prevent domestic and family violence and support victims, with the announcement of historic investment across the child protection, social housing and homelessness sectors. Domestic violence is often connected to issues within these sectors. “Today’s Budget marks another milestone in the […]
The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government’s 2014-15 Budget includes a record $14.4 billion for education, training and early childhood education − an increase of $612 million on last year’s expenditure. Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli said the education budget has increased by more than $2 billion since the NSW Liberals & Nationals came to government. […]
The Hague, June 15 (IANS) Australia successfully defended their hockey World Cup title, which they had won four years ago in New Delhi, drubbing the Netherlands 6-1 in the final at the Kyocera Stadium here Sunday. While Australia and Netherlands took gold and silver, Argentina clinched their maiden medal at the event by winning the bronze […]
Srinagar, June 15 (IANS) Defence Minister Arun Jaitley Sunday visited the forward areas along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir and said Indian soldiers are doing a commendable job in safeguarding the country’s borders. “Visited the Army Posts at the LoC in the Haji Pir Area. Our soldiers are doing a commendable job in […]
Siliguri (West Bengal) June 15 (IANS) Two people were held Sunday and 1.4 kg gold worth over Rs.40 lakh seized from them at Bagdogra airport in West Bengal’s Darjeeling district, customs officials said. Indian nationals Mohammad Khurshid and Ahmed Zahir were detained by custom officials after they alighted from a Bangkok-bound Druk Air flight. “Upon search, […]
Mumbai, June 15 (IANS) Marriage has not impacted Vidya Balan’s choice of roles because the actress has found a solid support system in her husband Siddharth Roy Kapur. There were rumours that Vidya and Siddharth, who is managing director of The Walt Disney Company India, have hit the rock bottom, but the “Parineeta” actress seems to […]
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The New Delhi Municipal Council is daily generating 16 MW of electricity from solid waste and supplying it to 8,000 households in the city as part of its effort to ease the acute power crisis the national capital is grappling with. The civic body is generating power using solid waste […]
A $16 million injection of funding for Parramatta Park in 2014/15 will help create a venue that will be attractive to international artists and promoters looking to stage outdoor concerts, festivals and events in Western Sydney. Environment Minister Rob Stokes today announced $35.4 million will be allocated to Parramatta Park over the next four years […]
Since his arrival in Sydney in 2005, Varun has been pursuing his creative passion with an unfailing and unwavering dedication. He has striven to rise against all odds and has completed more than 3,000 shows as a Bollywood Dancer, a feat that is now impossible to achieve. Along the way, he has been a source […]
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Pakistan’s failure to utilise foreign aid for socio-economic development has contributed to its sorry plight and such is the obsession of its political elite with military security that the country hasn’t developed even after 67 years of independence, an Indo-Canadian academic and author says. Discussing his book, “The Warrior State” (Vintage […]