Minister for Hospitality, George Souris, today released a list of the State’s most violent venues which will face a range of tough operating conditions. Mr Souris said Round 10 of the violent venues list, based on Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) data for the 2012/13 financial year, names 21 venues for excessive numbers […]
An independent report has highlighted the potential for NSW households to suffer severe gas shortages during winter months if proposed gas projects in Narrabri and Gloucester are not brought on line by 2017. Energy Minister Chris Hartcher said the findings, released today by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), supported the NSW Government’s view that […]
NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe is warning consumers about the activities of Ms Sazma Rahman Parhin and the following entities with which she is associated – PCNTech and Solutions and www.pcntech.com.au PCNTech and Solutions is an online retailer of computers, peripherals and software. NSW Fair Trading cautions consumers against buying goods from the trader due to the […]
Recognising the important contribution the Victorian NDIS taskforce has made towards the establishment of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, the Victorian Coalition Government today recommissioned the taskforce for a further three years. The contribution of the taskforce has been fundamental in shaping the first stage of the design of the NDIS, launched in Barwon on 1 July 2013. […]
SES and CFA members will use the Jaws of Life on forfeited hoon cars to train for road accident rescues, Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells announced today. Mr Wells said forfeited hoon cars would be donated to the CFA and SES to enhance the training of its members in the use of […]
Victorian companies have demonstrated their excellence in performing in international markets by winning four awards, including the Prime Minister’s Exporter of the Year Award at the 51st Australian Export Awards in Melbourne. The awards comprised twelve industry categories and featured seventy six national finalists including all category winners from the Governor of Victoria Export Awards. […]
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has launched the new Smartraveller advertising campaign to encourage Australians to make better informed travel choices. The new advertisements feature Natalie Hensby, who was injured in a high speed boat crash on her way to a Full Moon Party in Thailand. Natalie’s story provides a real-life example of the value of the Smartraveller message. […]
CONSUMER AFFAIRS MINISTER HEIDI VICTORIA to lead PRE-XMAS TOY CRUSHING OF 7,500 UNSAFE TOYS SEIZED BY CAV INSPECTORS NOTE: GOOD VISUALS: Piles of unsafe toys will be destroyed by a giant crusher Time: 12.45PM Date: FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2013 Location: CAV Storage shed, National Storage Facility, 270 Macaulay Rd, North Melbourne
Victoria’s growth rate of 1.6 per cent is stronger than forecast Outperforms average GSP growth rate of the non-mining states Continuing to invest in infrastructure and services for Victorian families The Victorian Coalition Government has welcomed today’s data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) that shows Victoria’s economy has grown in the face […]
Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian today said bus customers in Sydney’s north west now have more than 2,100 bus services each week to meet increasing demand, as patronage in the region rose to almost 15 million annual journeys. As part of the NSW Government’s $90 million Growth Buses Program another 65 services have been added […]