Four Perth office buildings the latest to be recognised for Waterwise excellence More than 60 million litres of water to be saved by Waterwise offices Eleven Perth office buildings will save more than 60 million litres of water, or 1,428 backyard swimming pools, each year through the Waterwise Office Program run by the State Government […]
Minister for Justice Michael Keenan and NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Justice and Police Troy Grant today announced disaster assistance for the parts of Metropolitan Sydney affected by a hail storm and flooding that occurred on 25 April 2015. Mr Keenan said assistance is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery […]
Minister for Disability Services John Ajaka today joined people with disability, families and carers to mark the 100-day countdown to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) rollout across NSW, at Ability Options in Bella Vista, as well as to announce the opening of the $5 million Transition Assistance Program (TAP). “The NDIS is on track, […]
Yesterday, saw Cultural Diversity Week draw to a close with a spectacular gathering of Victoria’s many diverse communities at Victoria’s Multicultural Festival (formerly Viva Victoria)! Yet another exciting and vibrant festival, the 2016 edition of Victoria’s Multicultural Festival saw large crowds gather at Federation Square to enjoy the array of rich multicultural artistic talent and […]
What’s been happening? – Pat left Delhi on March 14 and crossed through the state of Haryana and is now in the state of Punjab – They endurance runner has covered over 3800km of the total 4600km journey – A $20,000 donation has been made to the Nanhi Kali foundation […]
Almost a tonne of power tool batteries in Brisbane alone have been collected for recycling as part of a pilot being run through Brisbane hardware stores. Environment Minister Dr Steven Miles said 800 kilograms of batteries had been returned to 19 tool retailers by members of the public. “This is an excellent result in such a […]
Australians from all walks of life are today celebrating Harmony Day and the rich cultural diversity that makes Australia a great place to live. Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Craig Laundy acknowledged the thousands of celebrations being held in schools, workplaces, large and small businesses, community organisations and governments across the country this Harmony Day. […]
Thousands of Australians will benefit from a substantial increase in funding for aged care services, with the Australian Government announcing 17,385 new aged care places worth an estimated $910 million. The Hon Sussan Ley MP Minister for Health Minister for Aged Care Minister for Sport The Hon Ken Wyatt AM, MP Assistant Minister for Health […]
While heavy rain and cloud cover have brought relief to much of the Great Barrier Reef from the ongoing global coral bleaching event, recent underwater surveys have detected substantial levels of coral mortality in the remote far north on inshore Cape York reefs. Diver teams have found the worst affected sites are near the tip […]
On National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence, Children’s Commissioner Megan Mitchell has called on all Australians to take a stand against violence and bullying in the community and online. Commissioner Mitchell said all children have the right to be respected, safe and free from violence, harassment and bullying. “Children and young people who […]