NSW considering ‘cash for containers’ scheme

Government Talks with Beverages companies on Cash for Cans The NSW government will be introducing cash for containers recycling under its new strategy to help clean up NSW beaches, parks and rivers. Schools and... Read more »

26 homes lost, dozens injured in South Australia bushfires

More than 700 firefighters tackle blaze as temperature rises At least 26 homes have been destroyed and 29 people injured in the bushfires in the Adelaide Hills in Southern Australia. South Australia... Read more »

Australia chosen to provide F-35 heavy maintenance in Asia-Pacific

The United States has chosen Australia and Japan as F-35 heavy maintenance hubs for the Asia-Pacific region. Both countries will conduct work on the airframe, while Australia will host the initial engine... Read more »

Premier to visit India to build trade relations with Australia

NSW Premier Mike Baird has announced his first official visit to India will take place this month to progress trade opportunities between the two countries. Mr Baird will visit the Indian cities... Read more »

Mega multicultural event ‘Halal Food Expo’ to be held in Sydney on April 12, 2015

With the New Year’s greetings; I am proudly announcing a great multicultural annual event being launched in Sydney in 2015. CREF Incorporated, the organiser of the largest Multicultural Ramadan & Eid Festivals... Read more »

Australia and US vote against Palestine UN resolution on Israel

United Nations Security Council has failed to adopt a draft resolution demanding Israel end the occupation of Palestinian territories within two years as Australia and the United States vote against the proposal in New York... Read more »

Sydney counts down to an inspirational 2015

Sydney (Tribune International): Spectacular aerial footage from inside tonight’s Midnight Fireworks display will be captured by drones and broadcast live for the first time anywhere in the world. The drones will fly... Read more »

Sydneysiders warned not to give money to fake monks

Sydney – NSW Fair Trading Minister Matthew Mason-Cox has warned people to be on their guard against scammers posing as Buddhist monks. “Fake Buddhist monks have once again hit the Sydney streets,”... Read more »

Halal is not un-Australian

By Syed Atiq ul Hassan: Halal meat, halal consumable products or a halal service has never been harmful to any person, group or community in any part of the world including Australia,... Read more »

More than 62,000 people living illegally in Australia

Sydney (SMH Report): According to an Immigration Department’s report, Migration Trends 2012-2013, visitors (44,800) and students (10,720) were the largest cohort of visa holders to overstay their visit. The highest number of visa... Read more »

Film Festival brings best of Turkish Cinema to Australia

4th Turkish Film Festival marks 100 years of Turkish cinema and celebrates its exceptional achievements in 2014 Melbourne – Turkish Film Festival Australia 2014, held in Melbourne (18 – 21 December 2014) at... Read more »

$300,000 grant for Skills Development of Aboriginal students

Funding to offer Students Training and understanding of the career opportunities Australian Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Victor Dominello and Member for Upper Hunter George Souris have announced $300,000 grant for an education and work... Read more »

Recitation of Holy Quran held for Peshawar victims in Sydney

Sydney (Tribune International Report); Members of Pakistani community (men & women) held a recitation of Holy Quran gathering in Lalor Park community centre in Sydney today (18 Dec 2014). Prominent community members,... Read more »

Dominello’s condolences for victims of Peshawar School massacre

I offer my deepest sympathies and condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the Peshawar school massacre in north-west Pakistan. This callous and brutal crime has resulted in the... Read more »

United in Grief: Floral tributes for victims of the Sydney siege

Sydney mourns siege victims Sydney (Tribune International 16 Dec 2014): Martin Place – a place that endured much despair and terror only yesterday during the Lindt cafe siege was transformed today into a... Read more »

17-hours siege ended, 2 hostages dead, culprit killed

Sydney (Tribune International 16 Dec 2014): An Iranian background, Haron Monis, 50 years old, self-made Sheik, who already had 40 criminal charges in his account and was on bail was the culprit... Read more »

Western Sydney primed for Development

NSW Government unveils 8000 new Jobs as well as more roads and schools State government’s new metropolitan strategy, released by Planning Minister Pru Goward today, include $30 million investment in roads, building... Read more »

More than $5 million on Road Safety for Aboriginal communities

Safer Drivers Course and Bike Safety Program are main features of the Plan The NSW Government has launched its new Aboriginal Road Safety Action Plan 2014-2017, which provides more than $5 million... Read more »

Pakistani Community in Sydney condemns hostage siege of citizens in Café by a gunman

Sydney (Tribune International Report); Members of the Pakistani Community in Sydney loudly and firmly condemned the incident of hostage siege by a gunman in a café in Martin Place in Sydney CBD. The members of... Read more »

BREAKING NEWS: An armed man hostage people in Cafe in the heart of Sydney CBD

Sydney (Tribune’s Report): There are hostages standing with their hands up at the windows in the popular Lindt chocolate shop, which has two or three entrances. There is also a black and white... Read more »

Greater Sydney: New Plan to revive key Sydney suburbs

Parramatta Destined to Become Sydney’s 2nd CBD NSW Government’s newly released Plan for Growing Sydney aspires to make Sydney one of the world’s most exciting cities. The plan envisages the development of... Read more »

Army named in top 50 companies for women

Army was one of three Australian organisations recognised for their efforts in increasing opportunities for women. Other companies recognised are from 13 Asia-Pacific countries, including the United States, Indonesia, Singapore, Japan and... Read more »

Australia toughens up immigration but lets in more refugees

Australian government on Friday has tightened immigration laws, reintroducing controversial temporary visas for refugees which do not grant permanent settlement in the country. The bill, passed by 34 votes to 32 in... Read more »

Nominations open for 2015 NSW Women of the Year Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2015 NSW Women of the Year Awards which is in its fourth year of recognising the outstanding contributions of women in NSW and celebrates their significant... Read more »