Australia
Community languages school raise the bar
By PT News Service at June 9, 2018 | 10:20 pm | 0 Comment
Teachers in up to ten Community Languages Schools are to begin a trial that will include up to 1000 students aimed at boosting the quality of teaching in those schools. The Sydney Institute of Community Languages Education (SICLE), established by Sydney University, has contracted a company to supply new learning management tools, which are also designed to improve more...
Digital licences for all NSW drivers
By Agencies at May 19, 2018 | 2:40 am | 0 Comment
People in NSW may be able to show their driver licences on mobile devices from as early as 2019. Following a successful trial of digital drivers licences in Dubbo, the NSW Government will introduce legislation into Parliament in May 2018 to enable a state-wide rollout of digital drivers licences. If the legislation is passed, a driver could show more...
Charity beads !!
By Shveata Chandel Singh at May 4, 2018 | 3:58 pm | 0 Comment
When a bunch of wonderful women get together, they say magic happens. That's exactly how magical it was on the sunny Sunday morning of Apr 22, in the sleepy South Sydney. It was a fun filled morning- new skills were learnt, new friendships forged and new homepreneurs born. Eleven beautiful women and young girls joined hands to raise funds for little Sayuri Ram, more...
NSW to host inaugural food expo in India
By PT News Service at April 21, 2018 | 8:39 pm | 0 Comment
Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced a NSW Food Expo will be held annually in India to showcase NSW food and beverage exporters to one of the world’s fastest growing markets. Berejiklian made the announcement in New Delhi overnight, alongside Indian food industry representatives, chefs and food writers. “The inaugural NSW Food Expo will help farmers and producers more...
NSW secures AACTA Film, TV Awards to 2020
By PT News Service at April 21, 2018 | 8:20 pm | 0 Comment
NSW has retained its crown as Australia’s premier state for film and television production by renewing the rights to host the annual AACTA Awards – Australia's equivalent of the Oscars – for another two years to 2020. Premier Gladys Berejiklian made the announcement while officially launching the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) 2018 Asia more...
$1.6 Million India, NSW partnership to create tech jobs of the future
By PT News Service at April 17, 2018 | 9:25 pm | 0 Comment
Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced a two-year $1.58 million partnership between NSW and India to enhance the State’s startup, technology and advanced manufacturing sectors. Ms Berejiklian made the announcement in Mumbai at accelerator Zone Startups and said it will allow NSW entrepreneurs and technology businesses access to new markets, talent and knowledge. The more...
Time Machine to the 70’s: Beyond drugs, rainbows and Mardi Gras
By Keerthana.K at April 16, 2018 | 11:27 pm | 0 Comment
Although it’s sometimes true that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, there are many places whose allure is simply undeniable – especially here in Australia. From hidden enclaves in the hinterland to modern urbanite marvels, this country’s got plenty of beauty to go around. One such destination is Nimbin- a lush hinterland located near Byron Bay. This place is more...
‘Sideline Champions’ : An initiative to support families of Commonwealth Games athletes
By PT News Service at April 8, 2018 | 12:17 am | 0 Comment
The biggest supporters of Australia’s Commonwealth Games athletes will have access to their own support network thanks to a new program launched by Federal Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie. More than 1500 family members and special supporters of Australia’s Commonwealth Games athletes have registered for Sideline Champions, a joint initiative of the AIS and more...
RFSA urges Premier to intervene on road safety for emergency services
By Agencies at February 20, 2018 | 2:44 pm | 0 Comment
The NSW Rural Fire Service Association (RFSA) is extremely disappointed that key Roads and Maritime departmental officials withdrew from important discussions on road safety for emergency workers. RFSA representatives from all over NSW had been scheduled to meet with the officials over the weekend. The RFSA has been campaigning for the introduction of a new law more...
Headis – High energy new sport about to hit Sydney
By PT News Service at February 13, 2018 | 5:51 pm | 0 Comment
Headis is a game that has rapidly become popular in Europe and is now spreading to many other countries. It will land in Australia in February with a visit from René Wegner who invented the game in 2006 when he was a student in Germany. René Wegner will be available for interview or for a photo opportunity throughout his stay in Sydney from 16 to 24 February. René is more...
