Minister for Women Pru Goward today announced the opening of NSW’s first telephone counselling and referral service for men. The Men’s Referral Service offers an anonymous and confidential counselling service to men 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “A core part of the NSW Government’s plan to prevent domestic violence is to educate […]
Screens at Riverside Theatre, Parramatta on Monday 2 December A photographer at the height of London’s high fashion world finds that fame and success are no longer enough. Australian-born photographer Robyn Beeche became renowned in London for her iconic 80s images. In a time rich with experimentation and creativity, she was celebrated for her ground-breaking images of […]
Minister for Local Government Jeanette Powell today congratulated Darryn Lyons on his election as the new mayor of the City of Greater Geelong. “It is a great honour for Mr. Lyons to be elected by his community to represent them over the next three years,” Mrs Powell said. “The people of Geelong have spoken and […]
Victoria’s Minister for Education Martin Dixon today joined internationally renowned scientists and educators at the John Monash Science School to discuss the global challenge of engaging more school students in science and maths education. Speaking at the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Symposium, Mr Dixon said engaging school students in maths and science education […]
Minister for Roads and Ports Duncan Gay today announced the introduction of new marina destinations for boaters on Sydney Harbour. “Everybody loves a day out on the harbour but for many recreational boaters it can often be a challenge to find somewhere to hop off, take a break, or grab something to eat or drink,” […]
A memorial board to honour the legacy of Royal North Shore Hospital nurse Michelle Beets was unveiled today by Health Minister Jillian Skinner. Ms Beets was nurse manager in the emergency department of RNSH when she was murdered at her Chatswood home in 2010. Her killer was jailed for life. “I was fortunate to have […]
Chennai, Nov 25 Indo-Canadian adult film actress Sunny Leone, who has featured in Bollywood films like “Jism 2” and “Shootout at Wadala”, has been signed to feature in a special song in upcoming Tamil comedy-thriller “Vadacurry”. She will feature with actor Jai in the number. “She’s not grooving to an item number. We have roped […]
Mumbai, Nov 25 Kangana Ranaut makes many quirky fashion statements, and her style is sometimes also compared to that of international singer Lady Gaga. However, the Bollywood actress says comparison is not right. Gaga is known worldwide for her fashion antics. “Comparisons keep happening. I don’t think I should be compared with Lady Gaga because […]
Mumbai, Nov 25 Shoojit Sircar, known for his different sensibilities and filmmaking techniques, thinks that he cannot handle subjects like “Dabangg” and “Krrish” as he believes in making small-budget films that intend to both entertain and inform. He has so far made just four films and only three of them have been released. If his […]
New Delhi, Nov 25 Tarun Tejpal, founder and editor-in-chief of Tehelka magazine who has been accused of sexually assaulting a junior colleague in a Goa hotel earlier this month, Monday moved the Delhi High Court seeking interim anticipatory bail. Tejpal’s lawyers Geeta Luthra and Pramod Dubey mentioned the case before Justice G.S. Sistani, which is likely […]