Consumption of added sugars exceeds recommendations

Consumption of added sugars exceeds recommendations

One in two Australians (52 per cent) usually exceed the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommendation that free sugars contribute to less than 10 per cent of total energy intake, according to new Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data. Director of Health, Louise Gates, said the new ABS report showed the average amount of free sugars […]

Global entrepreneurs lured to Queensland to boost local talent, jobs

Global entrepreneurs lured to Queensland to boost local talent, jobs

The Palaszczuk Government has launched an Australian-first program to draw global entrepreneurial talent and new jobs to Queensland. Opening the Advance Queensland Innovation and Investment Summit in Brisbane today, Premier Annastasia Palaszczuk said the $8 million Advance Queensland Hot DesQ program will lure successful international and interstate startups to Queensland and will help strengthen the […]

MAKING BACKYARD POOLS SAFER

MAKING BACKYARD POOLS SAFER

Minister for Local Government Paul Toole announced today that new regulations applying to the sale and lease of properties with swimming pools will take effect from this Friday.  Under the changes, homebuyers of properties with swimming pools will have 90 days from settlement to rectify non-compliant pool barriers.  Mr Toole said the new regulations are […]

Never-before-seen footage of The Beatles published by NFSA

Never-before-seen footage of The Beatles published by NFSA

A never-before-seen film featuring all four members of The Beatles getting ready for a television performance, shot by Australian dancer and make-up artist Dawn Swane in 1965, has been published by the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA). In the 49-second silent clip, Paul, John, Ringo and George are getting their make-up done […]

Ratan Tata, Shabana Azmi, Sooraj Barjatya and Athiya Shetty at Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards 2016

Ratan Tata, Shabana Azmi, Sooraj Barjatya and Athiya Shetty at Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards 2016

Mumbai got very shiner when many shining stars from Bollywood and Television were seen together at the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards 2016. The Dadasaheb Phalke excellence Award recognises the contribution of film personalities towards the development of Indian Cinema. Dadasaheb Phalke excellence Award is given to a film personality for their outstanding contribution to the […]

UNLOCKING TREATMENTS FOR COMPLEX DISEASES

UNLOCKING TREATMENTS FOR COMPLEX DISEASES

Six NSW genomics research teams working on unlocking the causes of some of the most debilitating genetic conditions will share in $1.54 million in funding as part of the NSW Government’s 2015/16 Genomics Collaborative Grants Program. NSW Premier Mike Baird and Minister for Medical Research Pru Goward announced the grant recipients during a tour of […]

NEW SCHOOLS FOR POINT COOK ON THE WAY

NEW SCHOOLS FOR POINT COOK ON THE WAY

Students in Altona District will soon have a new school, with the Andrews Labor Government providing funds to purchase land for a new Sanctuary Lakes South P-9 school, as part of the Victorian Budget 2016-17. This new school commitment will provide relief to families in the growing areas of Sanctuary Lakes and Saltwater Coast, as […]

Premier challenges Queensland students to read two million books

Premier challenges Queensland students to read two million books

Queensland school children are expected to read a record two million books during this years’ Premier’s Reading Challenge. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk joined Education Minister Kate Jones today to officially launch the 2016 Premier’s Reading Challenge at Inala State School. Ms Palaszczuk said the challenge aimed to improve literacy and encourage children to develop a love […]

FUTURE STATE: NSW IN 2056

FUTURE STATE: NSW IN 2056

The NSW Government will provide a glimpse into what the State might look like in the next 40 years in its upcoming Future State report, giving an insight into challenges and opportunities for the nation’s strongest economy and fastest growing state, Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian has announced. The Intergenerational report, which is published every five years, […]