A series of new partnerships have been formed that will see local New South Wales (NSW) producers paired with discerning Chinese consumers. Mid-way through his trade mission to China and Hong Kong to promote NSW in one of the world’s largest economies, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres said he was […]
Nurses, teachers and other Victorian public sector employees will be entitled to family violence leave under changes announced by the Andrews Labor Government today. Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family Violence Fiona Richardson and Minister for Industrial Relations Natalie Hutchins today met with Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner Kate Jenkins to […]
From the ‘jungles’ of India through the film “The Jungle Book” to a story being helmed by Indian director Mira Nair, the Walt Disney Studios, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm presented their live-action film slates with a bit of India entwined with action, emotions and a quality to mesmerize one and all. A sneak peek of […]
An August 22, 1945, Tokyo Radio broadcast announced the ‘death’ of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in an air crash in Formosa (now Taiwan) on August 18, 1945, en route to Japan. But the crash theory has been rejected by scores of Netaji’s followers and admirers and claims of the revolutionary leader resurfacing continue to intrigue […]
Domenico Dolce of Italian luxury industry fashion house Dolce & Gabbana says that after doing ‘some soul-searching’ he has realized that his IVF ‘synthetic’ children comments were ‘inappropriate’. Dolce and Stefano Gabbana had previously criticized IVF and called the children “synthetic”, and opposed gay adoption. Now they have apologized for their controversial remarks, reports aceshowbiz.com. […]
At a recent international conference organised by the Assilah Forum Foundation in the eponymous picture postcard-pretty town in northern Morocco, speakers highlighted the importance of India as a key player in the American “rebalance” in the Asia-Pacific, especially with the worrying rise of China, politically, militarily and economically. At a lecture in New Delhi to […]
The small town of Guilderton, 95 kilometres north of Perth, has won the national 2015 Australian Clean Beaches Award. Guilderton’s national win was secured over finalists Bondi Beach, New South Wales; Burleigh Beach, Queensland; Garig Gunak Barlu, Northern Territory; Port Julia, South Australia; and Richardsons Beach, Tasmania. Environment Minister Albert Jacob said the […]
Hong Kong and Chinese food enthusiasts will get the opportunity to sample New South Wales’ (NSW) excellence in food and wine at this year’s Hong Kong Trade Development Council Food Expo (HKTDC). On his first trade mission, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres said NSW had a world-class reputation as a […]
Australia’s 2030 target is a strong, responsible and achievable contribution to global climate action. We have a proven track record of meeting our climate targets. We met our first Kyoto target and are on track to meet our 2020 target. The Chair of the Climate Change Authority, Mr Bernie Fraser, released a statement on 14 […]
Upcoming film Chapekar Brothers has a new actor on board. Govind Namdeo has stepped in and will now be seen as the powerful Bal Gangadhar Tilak. This role was earlier to be played by veteran actor Om Puri. It was a mutual decision to sign Govind Namdeo due to Om Puri’s hectic schedule. Govind Namdeo […]