Australia
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...
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...
New campaign to boost Indian tourism to support ICC T20 World Cup
By PT News Service at October 18, 2019 | 12:57 pm | 0 Comment
The Morrison Government has thrown its support behind the ICC T20 World Cup being held in Australia next year, announcing a new campaign to promote the tournaments and Australia to cricket fans in India. Federal Member for Reid, Dr Fiona Martin MP, knows that Reid’s large Indian community will be excited by the Government’s $5 million campaign to increase more...
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...
