Treasurer Curtis Pitt says today’s ABS figures on State Final Demand are not a surprise and show the Palaszczuk Government is taking the right path in further diversifying the Queensland economy. “Nobody should be surprised at figures that illustrate the tailing off of massive investments in the resources sector,” Mr Pitt said. “As the ABS […]
Fraser Institute rates winning combination of innovative policy and geology Investors praise red tape reduction WA has the fastest discovery to production times Red tape reduction has helped make Western Australia the world’s most attractive mining investment destination, according to the internationally respected Fraser Institute’s Annual Survey of Mining Companies: 2015. Outlining the results of […]
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, February 29, 2016 (PRNEWSWIRE) — The Western Union Company and The Western Union Foundation today jointly announced a multi-faceted response program that will provide support for disaster relief efforts that target the families and communities most affected by Cyclone Winston in Fiji Islands. The program includes grant funding from The Western Union Foundation […]
Mumbai, Actor Arjun Kapoor says that Sonu Nigam is his favourite singer and wants him to be his voice soon. “Sonu is my favourite singer. He has never given his voice to me for a film, so I hope it happens soon… I’ll request him that next time if there is a chance, I would […]
Mumbai, Come April and Kapil Sharma will be back with his brand of comedy on the small screen with his squad, including Sunil Grover and Ali Asgar. The star comedian says his aim has always been to spread happiness, and he hopes to do the same with “The Kapil Sharma Show”. The first episode of […]
New Delhi, Oscars ceremony isn’t only about film and stars. It is also about fashion and beauty trends. Here’s how you can get the Oscar red carpet look in no time and without hassle. Shailesh Moolya, national creative director, hair, at Lakmé Salon, and Sushma Khan, national creative director, makeup, at Lakmé Salon, have decoded […]
Police will soon be able to issue electronic infringement notices (EIN) under changes to be introduced to NSW Parliament, freeing up officers to spend more time on the frontline. Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Troy Grant today announced the Government’s intention to change legislation that would allow frontline police to issue fines via email […]
Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Troy Grant and Minister for Primary Industries Niall Blair today announced a new campaign to promote the safe use of firearms by hunters right across NSW. Mr Grant said the vast majority of firearm licence holders who hunt in NSW are responsible but said this campaign was important to […]
Action needs to be taken now to protect the Great Barrier Reef from further damage, Environment Minister Dr Steven Miles said today. Dr Miles said that while the Reef remained a natural wonder and continued to attract millions of tourists to Queensland each year, today’s reports of a growing number of coral bleaching outbreaks were a […]
Catch the music composer talk about the secret of his blockbusters, his preparation for performing in Australia, his favourite songs and much more in an exclusive interview with Indus Age