Prominent Queensland biotechnologist, Dr Peter Riddles, has been appointed a part-time member of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Board. Minister for Industry Ian Macfarlane said Dr Riddles’ experience and expertise in biotechnology in both the higher education and research sectors will be of great value to the CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency. “Dr […]
The NSW Government has launched the 2014 Money Stuff Challenge, a fun, educational competition that teaches high school students about consumer rights and responsibilities. “It is never too early to learn important lessons about money management, including avoiding the debt trap and not getting scammed, and the challenge offers a prize pool up to $14,000,” […]
Major projects and strategic economic opportunities identified as priorities under the new Regional Investment Blueprints will benefit from up to $292million over five years, as outlined in the State Budget today. Each of the nine regional development commissions across the State has been tasked with putting together a Regional Investment Blueprint based on their development […]
A Greenacre man has been ordered to pay more than $40,000 fines and costs for carrying out home renovations without a licence and breaches of home building legislation. Buddy Charbel Challita, age 42, was convicted ex-parte in Parramatta Local Court on 2 May. He was fined $6,000 for unlicensed contracting of specialist work, $18,000 for […]
The NSW Government’s $22 million station refresh program is now underway at 19 key stations that include a deep clean, improved station security and less clutter on platforms. “As one of the key stations on the network, I am thrilled to see Parramatta Station included in this program,” Geoff said. “We will see the work […]
The Victorian Coalition Government has introduced legislation to overhaul fine collection in Victoria to create a simpler, fairer system and clamp down on serial fine evaders. Attorney General, Robert Clark, said the reformed fines system would consolidate all fines into one account, allowing people to better understand what they owe and manage their payments. “This […]
State Budget to deliver $4million to establish Australian-first Heritage Revolving Fund Disused buildings to be reactivated, with Fremantle’s Warders’ Cottages a priority project. The State Government is establishing Australia’s first Heritage Revolving Fund to reactivate languishing publicly owned heritage buildings to ensure they have a viable future. The Warders’ Cottages – built by convicts in […]
· $500 million to build new schools, construct further stages and undertake upgrades and modernisation · $191 million Public Private Partnership delivering transformational investment · Coalition Government investing a record $8.8 billion in our children’s future for a better Victoria The Victorian Coalition Government is funding 12 new schools and expansions at a further seven […]
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne announced the winners of the inaugural IFFM Awards, at a sold out gala event at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre on Friday 2 May. Amitabh Bachchan, patriarch of Indian cinema, was the very special guest and recognised with the IFFM International Screen Icon Award. Sports biopic Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, directed by […]
· Official launch of the 2014 Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal · Victorian Coalition Government donates $100,000 to the appeal · Victorian Coalition Government building a better Victoria by supporting the most vulnerable people in our society Minister for Housing Wendy Lovell today launched the 2014 Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal and announced a $100,000 […]