Baird government quietly cuts Aboriginal support

The NSW Opposition has condemned the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs’ failure to stand up for the Aboriginal community in NSW. The 2015/16 budget reveals a multitude of cuts affecting Aboriginal people in... Read more »
Workers from the Anna Creek cattle ranch take a break from work on the Oodnadatta Track. William West/AFP/Getty Images

Australia selling 1.6 percent of its land including World’s largest cattle station

Australia’s biggest private landholding, which includes the world’s largest cattle station, is up for sale by S. Kidman and Co. The ranch is about the size of New Hampshire, according to Time... Read more »

Australia passes controversial anti-piracy web censorship law

A controversial bill to allow websites to be censored has been passed by both houses of the Australian parliament. The Copyright Amendment (Online Infringement) Bill 2015 allows companies to go to a... Read more »

NSW to invest $175 million for sports and recreation facilities

The 2015-16 Budget will see the NSW Government invest $175 million in sports and facilities across the State over the next year. Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres said the funds will be... Read more »
Tony Abbott said Australia had been too willing to give ‘those who might be a threat to our country the benefit of the doubt’. Photograph: Mike Bowers

Australia set to strip citizenship for terror links

Australia says it will introduce new laws this week to strip dual nationals linked to terrorism of their citizenship, but backed away from putting the power in the hands of a single... Read more »
NSW Premier Mike Baird's promises have trumped anything Treasurer Gladys Berejiklian can announce on Tuesday. Photo: Christopher Pearce

NSW Budget 2015 overshadowed by electricity privatisation

By Kirsty Needham This year’s NSW budget was always at risk of being overshadowed by the razzle dazzle of a recently-fought election, won with a $20 billion pot of gold. Mike Baird’s... Read more »
Sydney housing

NSW Premier wants to boost Sydney housing supply

Premier Mike Baird wants to help those trying to break into Sydney’s property market by investing in housing infrastructure. The NSW government announced state budget will include a $400 million injection into... Read more »
An artist's impression of the planned Sydney light rail near the QV building in the CBD. Supplied: NSW Government

Delivering Infrastructure in NSW to grow Regional Tourism

The NSW Government has nearly doubled the investment allocated to regional airport upgrades in recognition of the significant tourism and services they provide, Minister for Regional Development John Barilaro and Member for Port... Read more »
Australia Restaurants

4 of the world’s top 100 restaurants are in Australia

Four of Australia’s best restaurants – Attica, Quay, Sepia, and Brae – have been named in the prestigious S.Pellegrino World’s 100 Best Restaurants list, as judged by 900 of the world’s leading chefs,... Read more »
Parramasala Sydney 2012

Parramasala Festival 2015 to coincide with Indian Tourism Week

Parramasala Festival 2015 to be held from 16 October to 18 October in Parramatta NSW Premier Mike Baird and Minister for Multiculturalism John Ajaka have announced details of the much-anticipated 2015 Parramasala Festival. Mr... Read more »
More than 207,900 migrants settled permanently in Australia in 2013–14: Report

More than 207,900 migrants settled permanently in Australia in 2013–14: Report

Over 200,000 people moved to Australia, in order to live permanently in 2013 to 2014 financial year, there has been a big increase in the number of international students. Official figures from... Read more »
Australia's Northern Territory

Northern Australia vision to make region an ‘economic powerhouse’

The government has released a $1.2bn plan to make northern Australia an “economic powerhouse”, which includes greater temporary migration and expediting native title claims. The white paper on developing northern Australia also... Read more »
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Chinese Trade Minister Gao Hucheng attended the signing ceremony Wednesday in Canberra.

Australia, China sign landmark free trade agreement

Trade deal termed milestone in Australia and China bilateral relations Australia and China have signed a landmark free trade agreement after more than a decade of negotiations, providing a boon for jobs and... Read more »
Sydney Metro project

Sydney Metro industry briefing draws hundreds of international experts

More than 460 industry representatives from Australian and international firms attended Sudney Metro project industry briefing, which detailed plans for Sydney Metro and the process for industry to contribute to the project... Read more »

NSW Budget sets $20 million for Before and After School Care places

The 2015-16 NSW Budget includes a $20 million Before and After School Care Fund, which will ensure more Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) places are available from the beginning of 2016.... Read more »
No Way Australia campaign

Labor will bring back the Boats

People smugglers will be back in business under a future Labor Government – the flow of boats, packed with tens of thousands of illegal maritime arrivals will start again. Labor’s Deputy Leader... Read more »
NSW Opposition Leader Luke Foley pays tribute to Gandhi on his first stop of his tour of India

Foley pays tribute to Gandhi on his first overseas trip as Labor Leader

NSW Opposition Leader Luke Foley has paid tribute to Gandhi on his first stop of his tour of India, laying a wreath at the Raj Ghat memorial in Delhi today. Mr Foley... Read more »
Chand Raat Eid Festival in Sydney, Perth, Melbourne (Australia)

CREF is the shining example of community harmony, social cohesion: Hon John Ajaka, Minister for Multiculturalism

Sydney (Tribune International, June 15, 2015): Hon John Ajaka, the Minister for Multicultural Affairs New South Wales has sent the following, today, message for Chand Raat Eid Festival (CREF) 2015 today. ‘It... Read more »
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Australian Minister Ajaka calls for an end to elder abuse

Minister for Ageing John Ajaka has used World Elder Abuse Awareness Day to call for a stop to the abuse of older people and encourage the wider community to treat older Australians... Read more »
Baby Koala stays by Mom during surgery at Australia Zoo

Baby Koala stays by Mom during surgery at Australia Zoo

Koala Joey won’t leave mom’s side during surgery When Lizzy the koala was rushed to the Australia Zoo’s wildlife hospital after being hit by a car, she had a very special –... Read more »
Drone

Australian businesses will soon be able to use drones without a licence

A relaxation in drone rules should see more Australian businesses take to the skies. By Chris Griffith Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) will relax restrictions on lightweight drones used for commercial... Read more »
World No Tobacco Day 2015

Australia bans e-cigarettes from check-in luggage

Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) says e-cigarettes will be restricted to carry-on luggage only as the lithium-ion batteries used in them pose a fire risk when checked in. The nation’s aviation... Read more »

Five key trends that will define the future of Australia

Australia, as it emerges from the global financial crisis and the resources boom, is entering a new chapter in its economic history buffeted by five mega-trends. These trends, according to a banking... Read more »

Students celebrate Environment Day at Adelaide Botanic Gardens today

MORE than 2500 school students will “take a closer look” at nature and celebrate World Environment Day at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens today (Friday June 5). The huge event features 35 interactive... Read more »