The State Government has announced a $40 million package as part of the 2015-16 State Budget to continue to address the management of traffic across Perth’s road network to improve traffic flow and traveller information. Transport Minister Dean Nalder said the Government was determined to provide a safe and efficient integrated transport system giving […]
Art organisations across the State have received funding injections of up to $60,000 for projects that involve people with disabilities in professional arts and cultural activities, NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for the Arts Troy Grant announced today. “These projects will improve social inclusion for people with disabilities, including artists, through opportunities to develop […]
I will visit Thailand on 8 May to take forward Australia’s extensive interests with an important regional partner. Australia and Thailand have a strong relationship based on shared strategic and economic interests. I will meet Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister General Tanasak Patimapragorn to discuss our […]
The future of the Centre for Multicultural Youth and its offices in Ballarat and Morwell has been secured by the Andrews Labor Government’s first Budget. Minister for Families and Children, Jenny Mikakos, and Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Robin Scott, confirmed today that the Victorian Budget 2015-16 includes $1.5 million for the not-for-profit community organisation, which […]
Graffiti vandals are being arrested within moments of defacing train interiors, with a trial of new technology that automatically detects either spray paint or permanent marker, enabling Sydney Trains to track and record offenders in real time. The trial is known as Mousetrap – because it catches vandals in the act. An undisclosed […]
The Salvation Army launched its annual Red Shield Appeal to multicultural communities on 6th May 2015, with a national fundraising target of $74 million, which includes a $9.5 million target for the doorknock weekend. The Salvation Army is again looking to the Australian public and business community for support. The Hon Scott Morrison MP, Federal […]
The Follow Your Dream Foundation – Australia (TFYDFA) of Lions Club held a Media Launch for the Lions Club International 2015 Annual Charity Ball at Sydney’s Emperors Garden Restaurant in Chinatown on April 30. A crowd of distinguished guests and media attended the luncheon including, The Hon Mark Coure MP, Member for Oatley and Burwood […]
A coming-of-age role in “Wake Up Sid”, a troubled musician in “Rockstar”, a deaf and mute prankster in “Barfi!” and an aggressive man of great ambitions in “Bombay Velvet” — clearly, Bollywood’s quintessential ‘heroism’ does not match actor Ranbir Kapoor’s sensibilities. He says it’s possible thanks to filmmakers who are out to redefine the ‘hero’ […]
Rescue teams have intensified search operations in Lantang region, one of the worst affected by the 7.9-magnitude earthquake that hit Nepal on April 25, to find roughly 300 people who have reportedly gone missing. Among the missing people are around 100 foreigners but the authorities do not expect to find any survivors. Gautam Rimal, a […]
Indian scientists have shown a new route to make fuel cells more efficient, thus pushing further the possibility that cars could one day run on air. In a study, researchers said they had used an iron-based substance to act as a catalyst, instead of platinum, to speed up energy generation in a hydrogen peroxide-based fuel […]