Australia
Puppet Festival to celebrate cultural diversity
By PT News Service at May 11, 2022 | 1:48 am | 0 Comment
After 25 years of operations including performing at major festivals internationally, Horizon Theatre is organising a Puppet Festival to celebrate sharing of culture amongst multicultural society in Sydney. The festival’s major attraction is an exciting free show staged in the Amphi theatre on Saturday May 28th between 4 and 6 pm The aim of this Festival is to more...
Nominations open for Premier’s Multicultural Communication Awards
By PT News Service at May 10, 2022 | 1:26 am | 0 Comment
Media and marketing outlets across NSW can now nominate for the annual Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards. The awards cover 12 categories recognising the exceptional work multicultural media outlets have done in reporting for their communities, and marketing companies and professionals for representing the diversity of NSW. Premier Dominic Perrottet more...
Free flu shots for people aged 65 and above
By PT News Service at May 9, 2022 | 1:41 am | 0 Comment
Seniors across NSW are being encouraged to protect themselves against the flu by getting vaccinated. Minister for Seniors Mark Coure said people aged 65 and over can book in a free flu shot at pharmacies and GPs. “Getting the flu vaccine reduces your risk of getting the flu by up to 60 per cent and most importantly it provides vital protection against severe illness more...
Fostering Integration Grants Program : Supporting multicultural communities
By PT News Service at May 6, 2022 | 1:33 am | 0 Comment
Government has invested $8.1 million into the Fostering Integration Grants program to support activities that celebrate and recognise Australia’s multicultural communities, increase cultural awareness, and help build an even more socially cohesive Australia. Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alex Hawke said the Fostering more...
Millions of free ‘Rapid Antigen Tests’ for vulnerable groups
By PT News Service at April 24, 2022 | 1:41 am | 0 Comment
The NSW Government will provide millions of free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) to vulnerable cohorts, including people with disability, children and young people in out- of-home care, vulnerable multicultural communities and Aboriginal communities to support early identification and treatment for COVID-19. Minister for Families and Communities and Minister for Disability more...
From Ramp walk to silver screen : Mansee fulfils her dream
By Shveata Chandel Singh at April 12, 2021 | 3:51 pm | 0 Comment
From being nominated as the ‘Model of the Year - Mrs.’ In 2020, Mansee Sharma is looking for a full-fledged acting career in 2021 after her collaboration with Punjabi film industry. Dave Sidhu from Sydney is launching Mansee Sharma in his upcoming Project. [caption id="attachment_5383" align="aligncenter" width="572"] Pic Credit : Sumit Pal more...
Pfizer vaccine approved
By PT News Service at January 26, 2021 | 12:44 am | 0 Comment
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has today provisionally approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia. The Pfizer vaccine has met strict standards for safety, quality and efficacy. The TGA provisional approval is for individuals 16 years of age and older. Two doses will be required – at least 21 days apart. A priority group of more...
Labor calls for expanded COVID-19 testing after a security guard tests positive
By PT News Service at August 18, 2020 | 5:58 pm | 0 Comment
Labor is calling for expanded COVID-19 testing and for NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard to address concerns about a hotel quarantine security guard who caught COVID-19 from an international traveller. NSW Health confirmed the individual had worked in a variety of settings, including Parramatta Local Court. Labor Shadow Minister for Health Ryan Park said: "A lot of more...
Keeping Victorians family violence in sight during coronavirus
By PT News Service at August 18, 2020 | 5:30 pm | 0 Comment
Right now, the stability and security of “home” is more important than ever for Victorians. But unfortunately, home is not a safe place for everyone – particularly those who may be at risk of experiencing family violence. That’s why the Victorian Government is directing more than $20 million to keep more family violence victim more...
Vivid Sydney to return in 2021
By PT News Service at August 18, 2020 | 5:13 pm | 0 Comment
The festival of light, music and ideas will return to Sydney in August 2021. The popular and award-winning event will bring creativity, innovation and excitement to Sydney in a COVID-safe manner for locals, visitors and international fans to enjoy, near or afar. Each year Vivid Sydney brings together light artists, music makers and more...
