NSW Premier Mike Baird and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Pru Goward today announced a $60 million package to target perpetrators and support women, men and children who have experienced domestic and family violence (DFV). The package includes new Police Domestic Violence High-Risk Offender Teams to target perpetrators and reduce […]
The outstanding and invaluable contribution to communities made by the State’s international students was recognised last night at the 2015 NSW International Student Awards at the Sydney Opera House, organised by StudyNSW within the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres officiated at the awards ceremony and […]
The NSW Caravan and Camping Industry Association today celebrated the best of what the industry offers with the announcement of the winners of the 2015 Awards of Excellence. The awards showcase amazing holiday parks and residential communities, quality dealerships and service providers, and NSW manufacturing excellence. “NSW is the most popular caravan and camping destination […]
Once-in-a-generation reforms to the state’s strata title laws are a step closer today, with Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Victor Dominello introducing two bills into Parliament containing more than 90 changes to the existing laws. Key changes include: Providing a flexible and fair mechanism for collective sale and renewal; Making it easier for owners […]
Consumers will receive greater protection when purchasing a property, after a bill strengthening the law against underquoting passed the NSW Parliament today. Minister for Innovation and Better Regulation Victor Dominello said the reform fulfils a NSW Government election commitment. “The NSW Government committed to overhauling the current laws to crackdown on the practice of real […]
Planning Minister Rob Stokes today revealed a new vision for the town centres around the 11 stations on the Sydenham to Bankstown rail line. The vision looks at opportunities to revitalise areas around these stations with new homes, community facilities, shops and businesses and capitalise on the future Sydney Metro Southwest rail line project. The […]
It is amusing to find former cricketers sitting in judgment on Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s future in international cricket. Joining the discussion is a divided media which in any case thrives on controversies. Does someone who quit Test cricket abruptly with 10 Tests shy of hundred Tests in the middle of a series need to be […]
The Facebook social networking site has launched a new app that will help you take or upload photos and videos or update your status in a jiffy. Called “3D Touch”, the new application allows iPhone 6s and 6s Plus users to hard press the app icon that will offer a handful of shortcuts, technology website […]
New York, A glass of red wine every night may help people with Type-2 diabetes manage their cholesterol and cardiac health, suggests new research. People with diabetes are more susceptible to developing cardiovascular diseases than the general population and have lower levels of “good” cholesterol, the study said. “Initiating moderate wine intake, especially red wine, […]
Music superstar A.R. Rahman, who is composing the music for Pele biopic, says the opportunity is a big honour and meeting Brazilian football legend was a “dream come true”. “Pele is a big legend in sports and doing his movie is such a big honour,” Rahman told media persons at a interaction for “Jai Ho”, […]