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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...
Children’s Festival 2020 stopped by COVID-19
By PT News Service at August 18, 2020 | 4:25 pm | 0 Comment
The annual Children’s Festival in Bankstown, now its 22ndyear, which was set down for Sunday November 1st has been cancelled. Founding President of the Children’s Festival Organisation, Mr Thuat Nguyen OAM, announced the decision today. “The worsening situation with the pandemic and the Public Health Restrictions on Gathering and Movement leave us with no more...
Citizenship appointments resume
By PT News Service at August 16, 2020 | 4:35 pm | 0 Comment
Australian citizenship testing and interviews, which were suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions, have now resumed in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. Acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, Alan Tudge, said appointments will be held in line with state and territory restrictions and with the safety of more...
Victorian government announced $14.3 million to reach out multicultural community
By Agencies at August 13, 2020 | 5:39 pm | 0 Comment
The Victorian Government is boosting support for multicultural communities across the state so that all Victorians can play their part, help slow the spread of coronavirus and stay safe. Premier Daniel Andrews today announced an additional $14.3 million to reach out to more culturally and linguistically diverse Victorians and ensure they get the support they need, when more...
Support for Victorian families, childcare workers and services
By PT News Service at August 5, 2020 | 12:35 pm | 0 Comment
The Morrison Government has stepped up to provide childcare relief for thousands of Victorian families while ensuring services can remain viable and staff are retained during the Stage four lockdown. From today, the Victorian Government’s restrictions mean children, except for vulnerable children and those of permitted workers, in metropolitan Melbourne will no more...
Strict new procedures for Victorian flight
By PT News Service at August 5, 2020 | 11:51 am | 0 Comment
A strict permit system will be in place for all flights arriving in NSW from Victoria, with all passengers undergoing police and health checks on arrival. The new health measures in place for all Victorian flights will help stop the spread of COVID-19 in NSW. Anyone flying into the state from Victoria must be an NSW resident more...
‘Taj Mahal’ comes to Riverside Theatre, Parramatta
By PT News Service at November 4, 2019 | 4:02 pm | 0 Comment
Sydney-based Swastik Productions stages one of the most successful shows, Taj Mahal: A Timeless Love Story, at the Riverside Theatre in Parramatta. Amazing costumes, sweeping dance performances, foot-tapping music and a tale of love brought Taj Mahal: A Timeless Love Story to life at Sydney’s Riverside Theatre in Parramatta on the eve of Diwali this year. Featuring more...
HomeWorld launches Marsden Park display home village to meet changing lifestyle demands
By PT News Service at October 28, 2019 | 1:19 pm | 0 Comment
HomeWorld has opened a brand-new display village in Marsden Park, showcasing its most diverse range of homes to date, with new options for different lot sizes, inter-generational homes and the latest in sustainable living. The new village features homes designed to suit Sydney’s low-rise medium-density housing trend as well as the most in-demand lot sizes for more...
