“As flies to wanton boys are we to the Gods; they kill us for their sport.” King Lear This could well be a powerful chorus, the primeval cry from the Arab street as the Americans erect a new balance of power in West Asia now that the Iranians have been brought into the game, creating […]
Nepal, which has been flooded with relief material, still needs 400,000 tents and food for 3.5 million people, a week after a massive quake devastated the country. A temblor measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale had jolted Nepal on April 25, killing over 6,500 people, causing widespread destruction and destroying nearly 150,000 houses, according to […]
The Ethnic Communities’ Council of NSW is celebrating 40 years; a milestone that we will commemorate with a Gala Dinner on the 21st of May, 2015. Forty years ago a group of ethnic community leaders met at the Sydney Town Hall and took the Australian experiment of Multiculturalism one step further by establishing the Ethnic […]
Some of Victoria’s most vulnerable women and children at risk of family violence will be able to remain in their homes under a CCTV and duress card trial. Fulfilling an election promise, the Andrews Labor Government will provide $900,000 in the 2015-16 Victorian Budget allowing at least 45 women experiencing family violence to take part […]
Victorians can help shape the future of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities with submissions now open for the Charter’s review. Attorney-General, Martin Pakula encouraged the community to have their say and make submissions to the review, which will help ensure the Charter is robust and effective. The Andrews Labor Government announced the review […]
NSW Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres has welcomed the decision by US company Equinix to invest close to US$100 million in a new data centre in Sydney. “Continued investment in NSW by international information and communication technology (ICT) companies confirms our State is fast gaining a reputation as the Asia […]
The Australian Government is continuing the conversation on the setting of Australia’s next greenhouse gas emissions reduction target, with a series of roundtable meetings starting in Sydney today. Ministers Bishop and Hunt will host the first of four stakeholder meetings as part of the Government’s broad consultations on Australia’s target beyond 2020 – which […]
Today I announce the appointment of Ms Virginia Greville as Australia’s next Ambassador toSpain, with non-resident accreditation to Andorra and Equatorial Guinea. Australia and Spain enjoy a warm and expanding relationship, with strong trade and investment links. Spanish companies are significant investors in Australia’s infrastructure, water and renewable energies sectors. People-to-people and cultural links are […]
The Australian Government will provide an additional $5 million to support the people of Nepal in the wake of the devastating earthquake. Our thoughts continue to be with those people affected by this terrible tragedy. This additional package of assistance will include: $2.5 million towards the United Nations Flash Appeal; $1.5 million to assist […]
The NSW Government has made it easier to create a local liquor accord by launching a new online registration tool and strategy selector to help communities find local solutions for their alcohol-related problems. New online resources will help communities to develop and update a local liquor accord by sharing information about a range of […]