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Monash freeway upgrades moving forward for Melbourne commuters
By Agencies at September 4, 2019 | 12:40 pm | 0 Comment
An extra 36 kilometres of new lanes will be added to the Monash Freeway under a joint Australian and Victorian Government plan to bust congestion in Melbourne’s east. The Morrison and Andrews Governments have committed an extra $367.5 million towards the Stage 2 Upgrade of the Monash Freeway. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said his Government had prioritised getting more...
Return of Supercars a boost for regional NSW
By Agencies at August 31, 2019 | 1:05 pm | 0 Comment
NSW will host night racing and two major regional street circuits at next year’s Supercars Championships. Night racing will return to Sydney Motorsport Park in August 2020 after the NSW Government allocated $33 million to redevelop the venue. In a boost for the regions, the Bathurst 1000 will be held at Mount Panorama in October, followed by the Newcastle 500 in more...
Regular commercial passenger flights will return to western NSW
By Agencies at August 29, 2019 | 12:43 pm | 0 Comment
From September 2019, FlyPelican and Air Link will operate 26 new flights each week. The flights will link Bourke, Cobar, Walgett and Lightning Ridge to Dubbo and Cobar to Sydney. FlyPelican will offer round trips between: Cobar and Dubbo on Monday and Thursday Cobar and Sydney on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Air Link will offer round trips between: Dubbo and more...
Increasing transport cost to hit most disadvantaged in NSW
By Agencies at August 14, 2019 | 12:58 pm | 0 Comment
A new Infrastructure Australia audit released today has confirmed that more needs to be done to make transport more accessible and affordable in New South Wales. Populations of fast-growing cities like Sydney are expected to grow by 77 per cent in the next 15 years, and with it the cost of road congestion will increase to $38.8 billion in 2031. Similarly, the audit more...
Man dies in hospital after being hit by car at bus stop -The Ponds
By PT News Service at April 8, 2019 | 6:34 pm | 0 Comment
A man has died in hospital two weeks after he was hit by a car while waiting for a bus in Sydney’s north west. Just after 2:30pm (Friday 29 March 2019), emergency services were called to the Stanhope Parkway at The Ponds, after reports a man had been hit by a Ford Focus as he waited at a bus stop. A 72-year-old man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance more...
Premier announces new Cabinet
By Agencies at April 1, 2019 | 6:05 pm | 0 Comment
The new Cabinet introduces portfolios such as dedicated Customer Service, Water and Regional Youth Ministers.Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Deputy Premier John Barilaro have announced a new Cabinet team focused on delivering real benefits to families and individuals across NSW. Dedicated ministers for Western NSW and Water will help more...
GYAAN Sydney presented GYAAN 2019
By PT News Service at March 24, 2019 | 1:03 pm | 0 Comment
GOPIO held GYAAN (GOPIO Young Achievers Award (GYAAN) award night to recognise and honour students of Indian origin for their outstanding contribution in attaining a high ATAR score in the Higher School Certificate. GOPIO Sydney celebrates this night with the students who have made their parents and the community proud. GOPIO Sydney also acknowledges and provides more...
$900,000 to support Indian community festivals and events in NSW
By PT News Service at March 16, 2019 | 9:35 pm | 0 Comment
The Indian community across NSW will benefit from $900,000 over four years for festivals and events thanks to the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government. Minister for Multiculturalism Ray Williams said he was delighted to be supporting significant Indian festivals and events across NSW including Diwali, Holi and Vaisakhi. “More than 250,000 people of Indian ancestry more...
Young talent encouraged to play Rugby
By PT News Service at March 16, 2019 | 9:19 pm | 0 Comment
Young people from migrant backgrounds across 20 schools in Western Sydney will be encouraged to play rugby union through the Western Sydney Migrants Partnership program. The NSW Government has provided NSW Rugby Union (NSWRU) $400,000 over four years to develop the program and promote positive health outcomes for young people. Minister for Multiculturalism Ray Williams more...
$400,000 to support new migrants in western Sydney
By PT News Service at March 16, 2019 | 8:44 pm | 0 Comment
More than 3000 multicultural students across 20 schools in Western Sydney will benefit from the GWS Giants’ Stephen Coniglio-Amanda Farrugia Community Program. The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government announced it will provide $400,000 over four years to establish the program — an investment made possible thanks to the strong economic management of the NSW more...
