NSW

NSW leading the nation on small business growth

The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals an additional 20,000 actively trading small businesses set up in NSW in the 2015-16 financial year. Deputy Premier and Minister for Small Business,... Read more »

NSW Seniors Festival 2017 kicks off

NSW Seniors Festival started on March 3 and runs until March 12 Minister for Ageing Tanya Davies launched the 2017 NSW Seniors Festival, which runs until 12 March. “With the theme Let’s... Read more »

$14.5 million contract awarded for RAAF future generation fighter simulators

Sustralian Defence has partnered with CAE to provide comprehensive support and training for the Royal Australian Air force’s (RAAF) Hawk MK127 training system. Valued at approximately AU$14.5m over a 4.5 year period,... Read more »
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$217,000 boost for domestic violence services in Adelaide’s suburbs

Additional culturally appropriate counselling will be available for Indigenous women in Adelaide’s outer northern and outer southern suburbs who are experiencing domestic violence, thanks to a $217,000 grant from the Turnbull Government.... Read more »

CREF is a proud Australian multicultural event that attracts the world

Chand Raat Eid Festival (CREF) 2017 will stage 4 events in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth Sydney (CREF Press Release): Marking 19th year in 2017, is the largest multicultural celebrations which marks the... Read more »

Queens of the sea to sail into Sydney Harbour

Sydney will once again come alive with two of the most stunning ocean liners in the world on Saturday Sydney-siders will be treated to a cruising spectacular on 25th of February 2017... Read more »
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) walks with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull upon their arrival at Admiralty House in Sydney, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. Mr Netanyahu is the first Israeli prime minister to visit Australia. (AAP Image/Reuters Pool, Jason Reed) NO ARCHIVING

Netanyahu’s historic visit to promote closer ties between Israel and Australia

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and his Israeli counterpart hailed bilateral cooperation and shared goals after a meeting that culminated in the signing of several agreements and MOUs. Turnbull noted that Australia is... Read more »
Sydney Metro project

Sydney Metro extends to the south west

With the upgrade, commuters travelling on the Bankstown line will have new and direct access to major CBD Metro stations Western Sydney commuters will receive more frequent trains and faster travel times when... Read more »
Firefighters battle the Northcliffe blaze. Photo: Department of Fire and Emergency Services

Disaster assistance for NSW communities affected by bushfires

Disaster assistance has been made available for communities across the NSW state that have been affected by the recent bushfires. Minister for Emergency Services Troy Grant said a range of disaster assistance... Read more »

Halal Expo Australia takes Australia into the global arena of Halal Affairs

‘Participation of local and international exhibitors and international speakers have played a key role in emerging Australia into the global arena of Halal industry and its affairs’; Syed Atiq ul Hassan, Director,... Read more »

Sydney heat could not stop excitement of Day 1 of Halal Expo 2017

Sydney ( Saturday 11 Feb 2017, Tribune’s Report); The record-breaking heat in Sydney could not break the temperature of the participants of the Halal Expo Australia 2017. DAY 1 of the Halal... Read more »
Young researcher accepted into Australian Antarctic Science Program

Young researcher accepted into Australian Antarctic Science Program

Chelsea is now at the Australian Casey Station in Antarctica to participate in a three-day scientific sampling expedition A 2016 AINSE Winter School participant has been accepted for inclusion in the Australian... Read more »
US President Donald Trump slammed Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull over refugee deal

Trump had tense phone call with Australian PM Turnbull over refugee deal

US President Donald Trump slammed Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull over refugee deal US President Donald Trump has sparked a fresh diplomatic row with ally Australia by branding a refugee deal with the... Read more »
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US will take up to 1,250 refugees under Australian deal, says White House

United States will apply ‘extreme vetting’ to up to 1,250 asylum seekers it has agreed to resettle as part of a deal with Australia The US government has said it will resettle... Read more »
Sydney's first Metro station takes shape. Photo: Sydney Metro

Sydney’s first Metro station takes shape

The Hills are alive with public transport Australia’s biggest public transport project and Sydney’s first metro station  is taking shape at Cudgegong Road. The booming North-West region will get an unprecedented boost... Read more »

Halal Expo Australia: an event that has many dynamics

by Ms. Sarwat Hassan ‘It is good to see that not only members of the Australian Muslim community but broader Australians are taking interest in Halal Expo Australia, and it became an... Read more »
NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner.

NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner retires from politics

NSW health minister Jillian Skinner’s retirement news comes week after Mike Baird’s resignation and as new premier Gladys Berejiklian considers reshuffle The New South Wales health minister, Jillian Skinner, has announced her... Read more »
Malcolm Turnbull poses with Australia's newest citizens after a ceremony in Canberra. Photo: AAP

Malcolm Turnbull welcomes new citizens at Australia Day ceremony

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has welcomed new citizens in Canberra to celebrate Australia Day, saying they honoured the country by choosing to become part of it. “Most of us were tiny conscripts... Read more »
The Australian of the Year 2017 winners. Photo: Jordan Hayne/ABC News

Biomolecular scientist Alan Mackay-Sim named Australian of the Year 2017

Alan Mackay-Sim, the scientist whose miracle made a paraplegic walk again, named Australian of the Year A biomolecular scientist whose groundbreaking research led to the first successful restoration of mobility in a... Read more »
NSW Premier Mike Baird

Mike Baird resigns as NSW Premier, retires from politics

The NSW Liberal leader says he was always in politics to make a difference and ‘then move on’ The New South Wales premier, Mike Baird, has announced his retirement from the premiership suddenly... Read more »
The AW139 will be standard across all NSW’s aeromedical helicopter fleet under the new contract. (Paul Sadler)

New ambulance helicopters set for NSW skies

Ambulance Helicopters have commenced aeromedical operations to provide rescue and retrieval services in partnership with New South Wales (NSW) Ambulance The first fleet of eight new ambulance helicopters have begun service for NSW... Read more »
Sydney’s summer 'Culture Up Late'

Sydney’s summer of culture to stay up late

Immerse yourself in the country’s largest arts and cultural institutions for your mid-week culture-fix this summer Sydney’s major arts and cultural institutions launch Culture Up Late this Wednesday night when they turn on... Read more »
Pink, purple and orange fireworks explode over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House

Australia welcomes 2017 with most splendid fireworks display

Sydney New Year’s Eve celebrations honour Bowie, Prince and Wilder From Sydney to Melbourne to Adelaide, festive crowds gathered to say goodbye to 2016 and welcome 2017. Australia rang in the New... Read more »
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‘Halal Expo Australia should be congratulated for bringing people together’ says Dr. Geoff Lee, MP

Sydney (Tribune International, 28 Oct 2016); Hon Geoff Lee, the member of NSW parliament for Parramatta says in his message for Halal Expo Australia (HEA) 2017 and International Halal Conference (IHC) 2017... Read more »