The first electric train will roll onto the new Moreton Bay Rail Line this morning, with testing ramping up ahead of the opening mid-year. Minister for Transport Stirling Hinchliffe said Queensland Rail’s extensive commissioning program was progressing well and the test commuter trains would run the line to check the overhead power electrical systems and […]
NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe has marked the opening of the 2016 National Consumer Congress by launching a toolkit to assist small businesses in handling consumer complaints. Mr Stowe said the Complaints Toolkit, developed by the Society of Consumer Affairs Professionals Australia (SOCAP) and Monash University’s Australian Centre for Justice Innovation, may help businesses […]
Queensland’s domestic tourism growth has exceeded the national average with 20 million Australians visiting the Sunshine State last year. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the state had experienced eight per cent growth in domestic travellers, while total expenditure grew six per cent in 2015. “These latest figures from Tourism Research Australia show that our investment in […]
The Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Leo Davies, AO, CSC today congratulated personnel on their achievements towards advancing air power. “Our annual awards seek to recognise our personnel and their talents, while also advancing our knowledge, appreciation and history of air power,” Air Marshal Davies said. “I thank everyone who took the time to […]
27 outstanding individuals and organisations recognised for their contribution to multiculturalism in WA Inspirational West Australians were last night recognised for their outstanding contribution towards multiculturalism as part of the Western Australian Multicultural Recognition Awards 2016. The awards, which recognised 27 individuals, organisations and community groups, considered achievements over eight categories including individual contribution, lifetime service, […]
Awards recognise excellence in the public sector Premier Colin Barnett today launched the 2016 Premier’s Award for Excellence in Public Sector Management. “This year marks the 20-year anniversary for the awards and they showcase and reward the most outstanding initiatives, extraordinary achievements and quality services delivered across the State,” Mr Barnett said. “The awards are […]
Baked products gaining popularity in South East Asia Wheat specialists helping expand the use of Australian wheat in these markets Grain producers here learning more about Asian baking processes and the best wheat varieties to grow for Asian markets Australian wheat is making it on to the shelves of Asian bakeries as South East Asian […]
Hindus are urging Rome and Paris museums not to display iconic Barbie doll as goddess Kali in their Barbie exhibitions, calling it highly inappropriate. “Barbie The Icon” exhibition at Museo delle Culture in Milan, which reportedly carried an Argentinean artists’ created Barbie portrayed as goddess Kali with a dagger and plate carrying a severed head, […]
The Palaszczuk Government has today delivered on an election commitment by passing new laws to ensure Queenslanders know exactly how many kilojoules are in fast foods. The Health Legislation Amendment Bill 2015, passed by the Queensland Parliament today, makes it mandatory for food businesses to display the kilojoule content of their food and drinks at […]
The State Government is calling for nominations to the new Multicultural Queensland Advisory Council. Multicultural Affairs Minister Grace Grace said the Advisory Council would play a key role advising government on multicultural policies. “We’re looking for committed Queenslanders with a proven passion for multiculturalism to serve on the Advisory Council,” she said. “The council was […]