Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) It was not the first time that Trinidad and Tobago medium-pacer Kevon Cooper found himself in trouble over his bowling action when the umpires in the Indian Premier League (IPL) reported him for illegal delivery action. Three years ago, he was sent to the University of Western Australia in Perth to undergo […]
NSW Premier Mike Baird and Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner announced today that construction has begun at Sydney’s world-class convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct – called the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney – a project that is part of a $2.5 billion redevelopment of Darling Harbour which will create thousands of jobs. Mr Baird and Mr […]
Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) Popular TV actor Indraneil Sengupta, who has been busy with his Bengali movie projects, is gearing up to return to the small screen with “Tumhari Paakhi”. He says it’s a cameo. Known for his roles in shows like “Doli Saja Ke” and “Pyaar Ke Do Naam…Ek Radha Ek Shyaam”, Indraneil will be […]
The accomplishments of exemplary fire management staff from the Department of Parks and Wildlife have been formally recognised for the first time at the department’s annual graduation and awards celebrations. Presenting the awards at a ceremony today, Environment Minister Albert Jacob said 28 nominations were received from across the State for the inaugural Fire Management […]
The NSW Government is making Sydney’s streets and licenced venues safer with new measures that aim to reduce alcohol-related violence in and around the Sydney CBD. Minister for Hospitality, Gaming and Racing Troy Grant and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Stuart Ayres have today released the Sydney Plan of Management for the Sydney CBD […]
Health Minister Jillian Skinner today announced Palliative Care NSW will receive $1 million to recruit and support palliative care volunteers across NSW. Launching Palliative Care Week at NSW Parliament House, Mrs Skinner praised the support volunteers give to terminally-ill people and their loved ones. “The NSW Government recognises the vital role of volunteers in providing […]
Minister for Mental Health Jai Rowell today announced the NSW Government’s support of the “What’s Your State of Mind?” mental health initiative as part of the 2014 State of Origin series, a program which helps to draw attention to the extensive support available for those affected by mental illness. With the NSW Government partnering with […]
Health Minister Jillian Skinner today congratulated the state’s public hospitals following a new report showing NSW continues to improve its emergency department performance. Mrs Skinner said the report, which measures performance at 112 of Australia’s emergency departments in 2012 and 2013, shows NSW is the only state with all facilities showing improvement year-on-year. “Patients entering […]
Cancer Council Victoria is reminding parents of boys in Year 9 to ensure their son completes the three dose HPV vaccination course, given this is the last opportunity for them to have the vaccine for free. Director of the Prevention Division at Cancer Council Victoria, Craig Sinclair, says: “Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very […]
An extra 8,200 HIV tests were conducted in NSW in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 – a seven per cent increase, Health Minister Jillian Skinner said today. One hundred and three people were newly diagnosed with HIV in NSW in the January to March quarter – a 32 […]