· Port of Hastings expansion continues with project declaration announced · Declaration under the Major Transport Projects Facilitation Act paves the way for planning approvals process to commence · Victorian Coalition Government investing in future-shaping infrastructure and building a better Victoria Minister for Ports David Hodgett, speaking in Parliament today, announced a major milestone for […]
NSW Minister for Primary Industries, Katrina Hodgkinson, has today released details of a proposed new approach to protecting the State’s biosecurity status. Ms Hodgkinson said the proposed framework will bolster biosecurity measures and protect the State’s $12 billion primary industries sector and environment from pests, diseases and weeds, while slashing red tape. “The draft framework […]
· Light boxes installed featuring Australian music royalty to form part of the Dudley Street rail bridge · Street renamed Wren Lane in honour of the family which owns and operates Festival Hall · Victorian Coalition Government recognising Melbourne’s vibrant live music scene The Regional Rail Link project has given rise to a unique way […]
Minister for Education Adrian Piccoli today launched a new $2.4 million scholarship program to assist apprentices who need additional financial support. Mr Piccoli said the NSW Government is offering 40 scholarships, each worth $15,000 over three years, for beginning apprentices who have demonstrated financial hardship in completing their qualification. “Apprentices are vital to the economic […]
Washington, May 29 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry has asked whistleblower Edward Snowden to “man-up” and return to the country, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. Kerry Wednesday said that Snowden is no patriot, should come home and face justice and that there is no honour in what he has done. Secret National Security […]
Jammu, May 29 (IANS) An Indian Army soldier committed suicide Thursday by shooting himself with his service rifle in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, army sources said. “A jawan of 198 Field Regiment, identified as Satish Chander, shot himself with his service rifle, killing himself on the spot in Dhanni Dhar area of Rajouri district,” an […]
London, May 29 (IANS) Coming on the heels of recent studies that suggest destabilisation of part of the West Antarctic ice sheet has begun, a study shows that the Antarctic ice sheet began melting about 5,000 years earlier than previously thought – at the end of last ice age. The shrinkage of the vast ice sheet […]
Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) Versatile actress Swara Bhaskar, who features in forthcoming paranormal thriller “Machhli Jal Ki Rani Hai”, says she is personally scared to watch horror movies but couldn’t have said ‘no’ to this project. “I dont hate horror films, but I am scared of watching them. I don’t watch horror films, but before signing […]
New York, May 29 (IANS) Social media is not all that bad, especially if you are in your 60s as you can connect with your family and friends for positive interactions and stay healthy. Having regular interactions and being involved in several different social networks can help older adults be healthier, according to new research. “Close […]
Chennai, May 29 (IANS) Actor Prakash Raj, who is gearing up for the release of his Telugu directorial “Ulvacharu Biriyani”, says he likes to helm films that not only entertain but also those that touch the heart. “Ulvacharu Biriyani” is the remake of Malayalam film “Salt N Pepper”. The film will also be released in Tamil […]
