Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli today announced a number of initiatives designed to improve and extend languages education in NSW. “Last year I commissioned the Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) to develop recommendations for a dynamic, inclusive languages education policy for NSW,” Mr Piccoli said. “I am now able to release a […]
Minister Wells opens new $14.5 McCallum Building providing Victoria Police with the latest forensic technology Victoria now a world-leader in the use of forensic technology Coalition Government building a better and safer Victoria. Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells today joined with Victoria Police to officially open a new $14.5 million state-of-the-art complex […]
Isha sahni Armaan Jain, the newest entry of the Kapoor family in the film industry will soon make his acting debut with newcomer Deeksha Seth with first-time director Arif Ali’s film Lekar Hum Deewana Dil. In the recent times, Bollywood has seen a rise in the entry of fresh comers he wishes them all luck. […]
Kartrina Kaif is playing a detective in her upcoming film, Jaaga Jasoos. But looks like the Katty has taken her role a bit too seriously. The Dhoom:3 babe, is said to be doing jasoosi on the sets of her film also starring her beau Ranbir Kapoor. Obviously, she is keeping an eye on her alleged […]
Community groups are being invited to apply for funding of up to $10,000 under a new round of grants for suicide prevention. Mental Health Minister Helen Morton today announced the State Government had allocated $300,000 for community grants to support suicide prevention activities and mental health training. This new round of funding is part of […]
Assistant Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Katrina Hodgkinson, said gardeners and horticulturalists from across the world will have their eyes on Sydney this spring with the return of the Australian Garden Show Sydney (AGGS) in September. Ms Hodgkinson today launched the 2014 show, which last year attracted 25,000 visitors. “During four days from Thursday […]
Under sweeping reforms by the NSW Government, police will now be able to destroy dangerous drug exhibits sooner, while maintaining sufficient samples for scientific analysis. Minister for Police and Emergency Services Stuart Ayres said the new regime was proposed by the NSW Police Force and developed by a working group that also included the DPP, […]
Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner and Minister for Primary Industries, Katrina Hodgkinson, have today announced $13 million in new funding to support the rollout of the new national drought program, commencing on 1 July 2014. The $13 million funding package includes: . $8 million for the popular Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate (plus up to $4 million […]
Australia’s first urban downhill mountain bike race will be held on the South Coast of Western Australia this weekend when more than 100 riders gather for the Albany Urban Downhill 2014. Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron said the adventure cycling event would have riders starting in the hills of Mount Clarence above scenic Princess […]
Health Minister Jillian Skinner today launched the NSW State Health Plan – Towards 2021 to guide future reforms in patient-centred care. Mrs Skinner launched the plan while opening the annual NSW Health Symposium, attended by up to 500 clinicians, board members, managers and other health staff. “At the heart of the NSW State Health Plan […]