Housing supply in NSW has received a major boost, with construction approvals soaring to levels not seen in 20 years, Planning Minister Rob Stokes said today. “This outstanding result means housing approvals for May 2015 are more than double the levels achieved under the last five years of the previous Government,” Mr Stokes said. […]
NSW continues to attract more domestic visitors than any other state or territory in Australia according to the latest National Visitor Survey (NVS). Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events, Stuart Ayres said NSW remains the destination of choice for Australians, attracting more visitors, nights and expenditure than any other State. “In the […]
Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance today announced an independent taskforce to examine the future sustainability of taxis, hire cars and other emerging point to point transport providers in NSW including ridesharing apps. The new taskforce will be headed by Professor Gary Sturgess AM, who will be assisted by Tom Parry AM, and will […]
Cuba on Tuesday became the first country in the world to eradicate the transmission of HIV and syphilis from mother to newborn, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The WHO announced in a press release that it validated Cuba’s success in eliminating mother-to-child transmission. “Eliminating transmission of a virus is one of the greatest […]
High school and college students are increasingly engaging in vigorous, intelligent debate about scientific issues in a voluntary Facebook forum, says a study. Such informal learning not only could supplement the content knowledge students acquire in class, but also connect them with professionals and experts in the field, spur interest in careers and inspire civic […]
For the industry, the Eid release of Salman Khan’s “Sultan” and Shah Rukh Khan’s “Raees” will be a clash of the Bollywood titans at the box office in 2016, but SRK says they are now both “good friends”. The actor, who is back from “Dilwale” shoot for five days, was present at luxury watch brand […]
Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty was Tuesday named the brand ambassador of Mumbai Traffic Police’s “Street Smart-Street Safe” initiative to emphasize the importance of following traffic rules and keeping Mumbai roads safe. The announcement was made a press conference here attended also attended by officials from transport department and corporates. “Mumbai is our financial capital and […]
As India recalled its darkest period 40 years ago in June, China too marked its worst days in its recent history in same the month. But the remembrance of the events 29 years ago was more in the breach here. On June 4, 1989 tanks of the People’s Liberation Army and its personnel armed with […]
The State Government is calling for stakeholder submissions on the future of the wild Western Australian sandalwood industry. Forestry Minister Mia Davies said the existing industry structure had been in place since 1998, and with current contracts coming to an end, it was timely to review the sales and marketing arrangements. “Wild Western […]
A gay rights advocacy group and the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana are suing Louisiana’s Indian-American governor Bobby Jindal for issuing an executive order aimed at protecting opponents of same-sex marriage. Jindal signed the religious freedom executive order in May hours after the Louisiana Legislature refused to pass a bill that would have implemented […]