Nominations open next Monday, 1 August for candidates wishing to contest the 81 NSW Local Councils holding elections on Saturday, 10 September 2016. Candidates must nominate with the Returning Officer for the council area they wish to contest by 12 noon Wednesday, 10 August 2016. Locations and contact details of the 39 Returning Officers’ […]
The NSW Government today announced 32 new qualifications will be added to the Skills List for 2017 in addition to the 730 subsidised vocational education and training courses currently on offer. Minister for Skills John Barilaro said the Skills List defines the qualifications eligible for government funding and reflects the need to reinvigorate and modernise […]
By Kersi Meher-Homji The Anil Kumble ”“ Virat Kohli partnership worked splendidly in the first Test against the West Indies at North Sound in the Antigua Test. It must be very satisfying for Kumble as it was his first Test as India’s coach. And what a […]
Here’s President’s inspiring speech asking America to vote for the Democrat candidate Hillary Clinton: Twelve years ago tonight, I addressed this convention for the very first time. You met my two little girls, Malia and Sasha ”“ now two amazing young women who just fill […]
There are many benefits to getting a good night’s sleep and new research from ECU has found one more: difficulty getting to sleep may be associated with cognitive decline and dementia. Researchers examined the sleeping patterns of 184 people aged over 60 and found that those who reported difficulty getting to sleep had higher levels […]
His Excellency Navdeep Suri and Mrs. Suri at the launch of Confluence – The Festival of India in Sydney By Neeru Saluja “Two countries, Two Cultures, Seven Cities, One Festival”– Confluence, the festival of India in Australia had it’s official media launch at the Australian National Maritime Museum on 26 July. Travelling […]
Beautiful Vartika Singh of Sydney married Saurabh Singh of New Jersey, America By Manju Mittal NRI weddings have become latest craze all over the world. Would be couples now connect with each other through the net and there are marriages where girls and boys seek each other across […]
July 18, 2016 Confluence Festival of India in Australia today launched a new website which will engage audiences nationwide and host highlights and detailed information on this celebration of Indian art and culture. Announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Australia in November 2014, the […]
Jean-Michel Cousteau (middle) at the premiere of ‘Odyssea 3D’ By Manju Mittal I was invited to a cocktail party to celebrate Jean-Michel Cousteau’s new documentary film ”˜Odyssea 3D’ on May 17 at Cannes International Film Festival, ”˜The ocean as never seen before’ is a tribute to his father […]
A sea of sequins and saris will descend upon Parramatta’s Riverside Theatre with A Magical Journey with Krishna ”“ a sequin-studded Bollywood stage spectacular, which will be performed for one night only on August 27. Produced by Swastik Institute of Dance, the play will feature sweeping dance performances, foot-tapping music, dazzling costumes, and a cast […]