From Ferguson to Baltimore: A problem of lawless law enforcement?

From Ferguson to Baltimore: A problem of lawless law enforcement?

Washington, April 29  US President Barack Obama has called for some “soul-searching” and Hillary Clinton described it as “a tragedy that demands answers”, but what happened in Baltimore in the aftermath of a black man’s death points to a much larger problem. Monday’s eruption in Baltimore, less than an hour’s drive from the American capital, […]

Indian company to launch ‘scooty’ in Ethiopia

Indian company to launch ‘scooty’ in Ethiopia

The Indian footprint in Africa just got bigger with Balaaji Manufacturing Plc, an Indian-owned company, launching the brand new electrical motorcycle, popularly known as “scooty”, assembled in Ethiopia. The “scooty” brand, which has endeared itself to customers in India, is set to cash in on the Ethiopian market, where more and more people have taken […]

Search is on for WA’s brightest minds

Search is on for WA’s brightest minds

The 2015 WA Innovator of the Year program is again searching for Western Australia’s most talented innovators and entrepreneurs who will be rewarded with a share of $140,000.   Launching the prestigious program, Commerce Minister Michael Mischin said past finalists and winners continued to generate significant social, environmental and economic returns to the State.   […]

ALTONA DISTRICT GETS SHARE IN $500,000 TO TACKLE ICE

ALTONA DISTRICT GETS SHARE IN $500,000 TO TACKLE ICE

Local groups can now apply for grants of up to $10,000 to try to combat ice in the community, Member for Altona District and Minister for Health Jill Hennessy announced today. The Andrews Labor Government is providing $500,000 to fund grassroots Community Ice Action Groups across regional and rural Victoria. Groups can apply for the […]

HELP PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST CRIME

HELP PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST CRIME

The Victoria Police Community Safety Division has developed factsheets with tips to help people protect themselves from crime. The resources are focused on some of the most common crimes in Victoria including vehicle theft, theft from vehicles and home burglaries. Safer Communities Unit Inspector Zorka Dunstan said there were simple steps that people could take […]

Western Sydney Students Make Sense of Finance with Sketch Comedy

Western Sydney Students Make Sense of Finance with Sketch Comedy

High school students across Western Sydney will learn skills crucial to their financial literacy as they participate in a sketch and improvisational comedy program. The MoneyGramFoundation proudly sponsors Mad About Money and joins together with The National Theatre for Children (NTC) to bring the show to schools at no cost. The tour begins Monday 16th Marchand […]