Experiences of transgender activists and sexual rights groups will now feature in a documentary on healthcare woes of the community in West Bengal. Filmed by volunteers of a non-profit organisation, the project is based on research on healthcare violations faced by the community in the state. “There are violations and the documentary aims to narrate […]
Health Minister Jillian Skinner and Pittwater MP Rob Stokes today visited Mona Vale Hospital to see the foundation laid for the $30 million Community Health Centre. Over 50 trucks delivered a total 450 cubic metres of concrete to the site for the ground-floor pour. “Last year I joined Rob Stokes to open the […]
Men who are younger or have a lower body mass index (BMI) are more prone to experience hot flashes during a common treatment for patients with advanced stage prostate cancer, a new research has found. More than 25 percent of prostate cancer patients report that hot flashes are the most distressing side effect of androgen […]
Pravesh Rana, the host of reality show “Emotional Atyachaar”, says there’s a lack of seriousness in relationships among the modern-day generation. The 31-year-old, who is currently hosting the fifth season of the Bindass show, feels young men desire ‘girlfriends’ for “formality”. “Seriousness amongst relationships in today’s generation exists, but it’s not working too frequently. There […]
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 […]
With the blessings of the almighty a ‘Sunderkand Path’ by Mittal Ruparelia and family was organised at the Werribee Racecourse on 4th April 2015 to celebrate Hanuman Jayanti. Mittal Ruparelia said, “I would like to thank you all. My family, friends, religious institutions, Wyndham Vale city council and volunteers for making the ‘Hanuman Jayanti’ event […]
Sotheby’s has sold a Van Gogh painting for $66.3 million, the highest price paid for a work by the Dutch artist since 1998, Efe news agency reported. The first major auction of the spring season also saw one of Claude Monet’s water lilies sold for $54 million. Van Gogh’s “L’allée Des Alyscamps” was the top […]
Health Minister today participated in Australia’s Biggest Blood Pressure Check to help raise awareness of cardiovascular risk factors. Mrs Skinner joined hundreds of others in Martin Place for a free blood pressure check. “Having regular blood pressure checks and following up with your doctor if the reading is high is a positive action we can […]
The NSW Government today introduced legislation to Parliament to prohibit the sale of electronic cigarettes and e-cigarette accessories to minors. The Public Health (Tobacco) Amendment (E-cigarettes) Bill 2015 will amend the Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2008, making it an offence to sell e-cigarettes and accessories, including e-liquids, to anyone under 18. Health Minister […]