A partnership between Toowoomba’s Grand Central shopping centre and TAFE Queensland South West will provide 550 hospitality and retail training places for locals. Treasurer Curtis Pitt said the initiative meshed the Palaszcuk Govenrment’s commitments to job creation, training, and regional economic development. Mr Pitt said the partnership would help provide trained workers for the estimated […]
Bringing domestic and family violence out from behind closed doors is just one part of a new family and domestic violence campaign targeted towards Logan’s multicultural and multi-faith communities launched in Kingston today. Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, and Member for Waterford Shannon Fentiman said the Open Doors. Act Now. Break […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brussels on Wednesday morning to a red carpet welcome and enthusiastic greetings from Indian nationals at the airport. “A red carpet at dawn. PM @narendramodi receives a warm welcome as he arrives in Brussels,” Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted. Members of the Indian diaspora also greeted […]
The Supreme Court was told on Wednesday that beleaguered liquor baron Vijay Mallya has on Wednesday morning offered to pay Rs.4,000 crore for settling outstanding dues against the grounded Kingfisher Airlines on account of loans extended to it by a consortium of 13 banks headed by the State Bank of India. The apex court bench […]
The Spirit of India Run is done. Today, Pat Farmer took his last step in Srinagar, Kashmir to finish his epic run across India with a final total of 4400km. The Australian ultra-marathon legend embarked on his 64 day run on January 26, both India’s Republic Day and Australia Day. When he took his step […]
Hindus have welcomed world champion German national football team for reportedly incorporating yoga as a part of training in preparation for Euro 2016. It is expected that yoga will help the team in mental and physical relaxation and fitness, flexibility, concentration, performance, injury prevention, recovery after the game, stress management, etc.; reports suggest. Commending the […]
TUESDAY 29 MARCH 2016 Australian ultra-marathon legend Pat Farmer is due to finish his epic 4600km run through India on Tuesday 29 March 2016 at approx. 4:30pm AEDT – one day earlier than expected. Pat will reach the official finish point at Srinagar in the foothills of the Himalayas on Tuesday, taking 64 days to […]
Nirav Mehta, best known for his role in Aamir Khan’s Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na, has become the first Bollywood actor to be chosen for the leading role in an Australian film. Australian production company, Sinai Entertainment, has selected the actor to anchor the horror/thriller Conscious, beating out a bevy of Australian talent for the coveted role. […]
Today marks World TB Day, a timely reminder that while we are fortunate to have low rates of tuberculosis (TB) in Australia, the threat is still present in our region. The Hon Sussan Ley MP Minister for Health Minister for Aged Care Minister for Sport Today marks World TB Day, a timely reminder that while […]
Three District Court judges will be sworn in next month, as Attorney General Gabrielle Upton announced today Penelope Wass SC will join the bench. Ms Wass’ appointment follows that of John Pickering SC and Siobhan Herbert, who will become District Court judges as part of the NSW Government’s $20 million package to reduce pressure on […]