NSW RFS Cadet of the Year Javen Ricevuto (Balranald Central School) and NSW RFS Young Volunteer of the Year Alexander Slade (12-15 years) from Williamtown/Salt Ash Brigade and Elizabeth Butt (16-25 years) from Bendick Murrell Brigade.

NSW recognises contribution of young volunteers in emergency services

NSW appreciates engagement and commitment of young people in emergency service volunteering NSW has announced awards to recognise the achievements of young cadets and volunteers in the NSW Emergency Services. Minister for Emergency Services... Read more »
Local residents paddle down the main street on Friday in Billinudgel.

Cyclone Debbie: Three dead, two people feared missing in Queensland floodwaters

Elderly man’s body recovered as Queensland and NSW flood death toll rises to three Three people have died and two others are missing in south Queensland, as parts of the Logan River... Read more »
Strong wind and rain from Cyclone Debbie is seen effecting trees at Airlie Beach, located south of the northern Australian city of Townsville. AAP/Dan Peled/via REUTERS

Australia’s northeast hit by most powerful storm since 2011

Tropical Cyclone Debbie barrels down on northeast Australia, leaves more than 50,000 homes without power Howling winds, heavy rain and huge seas pounded Australia’s northeast on Tuesday, damaging homes, wrecking jetties and... Read more »
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (R) meets with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull (L) in Sydney, Australia

China, Australia agree to promote economic ties

Australia and China to expand free trade between the two major Asia-Pacific economies Australia and China have inked a series of bilateral agreements and moved to expand free trade between the two... Read more »
Sydney Darling Harbour

Sydney to host RMB Global Cities Dialogue in April 2017

Sydney has been an official RMB trading hub since 2014 and is ranked in the top five global hubs Sydney will host the inaugural Renminbi (RMB) Global Cities Dialogue in April 2017, NSW Premier... Read more »
High tech NSW new vehicles have been dubbed 'Supermax on wheels'.

High-tech ‘Supermax on wheels’ terrorist vehicles revealed in NSW

Most dangerous prisoners in NSW will now be transported in two custom-built armoured vehicles dubbed ‘Supermax on wheels’ The most dangerous prisoners in NSW will now be transported in two custom-built armoured vehicles... Read more »
Fintech

Australian innovators eye China’s vibrant fintech hubs

Australian fintech companies to visit and see for themselves how China has embraced technology and is driving innovation. Australian financial technology companies will have their sights set firmly on China during an... Read more »

Australia announces Indigenous tourism jobs with $6.7 million grant

Tailored Assistance Employment Grant has enabled Voyages to commit to employ, train, and mentor 690 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, Minister Scullion said Nearly 700 jobs and traineeships in tourism and hospitality... Read more »
Hon Christopher Pyne MP, Minister for Defence Industry launches The Next Generation Technologies Fund at the Jeffrey Smart Building of the University of South Australia.

Australia announces AU$730 million fund for game-changing Defence Technologies

Australian Government’s $730 million Next Generation Technologies Fund is designed to provide the creative solutions Defence needs Minister for Defence Industry, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, has launched the $730 million Next... Read more »
Sunverge Solar Integration System

Australia’s first virtual power plant goes live in Adelaide

‘World’s largest virtual power plant’ switched on at West Lakes in Adelaide Australia’s largest operating virtual power plant is now live with the first tranche of solar battery storage installations ‘switching on’... Read more »
Bioluminescence at Rocky Cape, Tasmania. Picture taken Leanne Marshall.

Tasmania glows in the dark with bioluminescence

Bioluminescence at Tasmania’s Preservation Bay delights people Locals at Tasmania’s Preservation Bay had a delightful experiencing witnessing the bioluminescent algae, commonly called sea sparkle. The bright blue glow is caused by billions... Read more »

Australia considering childcare ban on unvaccinated children

Unvaccinated children would be banned from childcare centres and preschools under an Australian government plan. Unvaccinated children would be banned from childcare centres and preschools across the country under a push by... Read more »

NSW boosts renewable energy supplies with Energy Action Plan

NSW increases renewable energy but lags behind other states and national target NSW is well on the way to completing all actions in the Renewable Energy Action Plan, the Government’s plan that... Read more »
Elon Musk SolarCity

Elon Musk vows to fix South Australia’s power problem in 100 days or it’s free

The Tesla founder says he can build a 100MW battery storage farm within 100 days or provide the system free of charge Elon Musk, the billionaire co-founder of electric car giant Tesla,... Read more »
australia passport

Australian citizenship 16th most valuable in the world

Australian passport is among the world’s most powerful The Australian passport has been deemed 16th most valuable in the world, according to a listing from global consulting firm Nomad Capitalist. The listing... Read more »
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 »

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Australia celebrates Pakistan Day in Sydney

Sydney (Press Release by PTI NSW Feb 28, 2017); Today Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Australia conducted Second Monthly Meeting at Max Brenner Chocolate Café Blacktown NSW at 09:30AM. Meeting was started with recitation of... 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 »
domestic violence

$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 »