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A new sustainability project will be piloted for First Nations patients at the Forensic Hospital in Malabar, giving patients the opportunity to foster a greater connection to country. The project will help reduce the hospital’s environmental footprint while supporting patient rehabilitation through the growing of native plants, bush foods, and critically endangered Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub on the hospital’s grounds. Justice Health NSW Chief Executive, Wendy Hoey PSM said the initiative will enable First Nations Forensic patients to give back to their communities and improve their mental health at the same time. “It is our hope that this initiative will…
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 19 NOVEMBER 2024 – After a stellar launch in 2024 in Barangaroo, tickets were sold out within a few weeks — so get ready to make your summer nights unforgettable again as MOV’IN BED, Sydney’s favourite outdoor cinema, makes its much-anticipated return on Friday, November 29th, 2024! Running until March 23rd, 2025, this blockbuster event will transform Barangaroo’s stunning Harbour Park into a beach with cloud-like bean beds, making it into the perfect movie-lovers paradise. Whether you’re lounging with friends or cuddling up with a loved one, MOV’IN BED promises the ultimate movie night under the stars on Australia’s largest outdoor screen. Picture…
for Families Facing Childhood Cancer Children’s cancer charity, Camp Quality today announces the launch of website registration forms, posters and brochures in Hindi to ensure families of a child with cancer can access the help available to them. Camp Quality supports children 0 –15 years of age diagnosed with cancer, and their families, with free programs at every stage of the cancer journey, including family getaways, family camps and family fun days to reconnect families, boost resilience, create lasting memories and build a supportive community. Camp Quality CEO, Deborah Thomas says, “Camp Quality’s mission is to provide valuable support to…
The Leader of the Federal Opposition, the Hon Peter Dutton MP, met with India’s Minister for External Affairs, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, in Canberra today. Mr Dutton welcomed Minister Jaishankar to Australia and highlighted the importance of strategic partnerships between the two countries. “It was a great pleasure to meet again with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to discuss our shared progress in trade, security, and people-to-people links”, Mr Dutton said. “Australia and India enjoy a strong and enduring partnership built on mutual respect and shared values. “Australia’s vibrant Indian community continues to be a bridge between our nations, strengthening the special…
Waheguru ji ka Khalsa Waheguru ji ki Fateh It is such a pleasure and privilege to join with you in Glenwood today at Gurdwara Sahib to mark Bandi Chhor Diwas. I’m very pleased to be here with your outstanding local member, my friend Michelle Rowland. What a day this is – a celebration more than four centuries in the making. A celebration that sees millions of Sikhs uphold freedom and enlightenment, and joyfully embrace the triumph of freedom over oppression. It’s a celebration born in 1619 when the sixth guru emerged from captivity in Gwalior Fort, along with 52 rescued Hindu kings.…
Vannakam It is a joy and privilege to be here with you to celebrate Deepavali, and to be doing so at what has become such a wonderful Sydney landmark. I’m grateful to your excellent local member, my friend Andrew Charlton, for having me along. The Sydney Murugan Temple draws in people from all walks of life every day. And when there’s a festival, they can number in their thousands. It is a sign of your great strength of faith. It is a sign of your great strength of culture. Crucially, it is a sign of the great strength of your…
Cairo, Nov 1 (IANS) An Egyptian-American archaeological team has unearthed the first Middle Kingdom-era burials at the Assasif cemetery near Luxor, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said Friday. The discovery spans the period from 2055 BC to 1650 BC and is expected to provide new insights into burial practices during the 12th and early 13th dynasties of ancient Egypt, ministry officials said. Excavators found 11 graves containing skeletal remains of men, women, and children, suggesting a multi-generational family burial site. While flood damage significantly deteriorated wooden coffins and linen coverings, numerous artifacts survived. Archaeologists recovered an array of…
New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Exercising to lose weight? High-intensity physical workouts may be more beneficial, especially for women, according to a study. The study, published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society, showed that more than moderate exercise, and engaging in vigorous physical activity like jumping rope, swimming, and cycling can suppress hunger levels in healthy adults. The small study noted that females may be more susceptible to this response. Researchers from the University of Virginia in the US showed that the effect is due to ghrelin — a hormone that stimulates appetite. They noted that hunger levels are…
23 October 2024 Today the Albanese Government welcomes India’s Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan to Melbourne to further strengthen the education and skills links between our two countries. Minister Pradhan has travelled to Australia for the second Australia-India Education and Skills Council (AIESC) meeting which will be held tomorrow in Sydney. Discussions will focus on Australia’s research strengths and models for industry engagement which support innovation, businesses and economic growth. The visit will showcase researchers and research centres who are making a significant contribution to bilateral research collaboration. We will also explore further partnerships to deliver Australia’s world-class education in India and how we can…