Maasa” has been nominated as a contender for the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) 2022 Award for Best Short Film, produced by Australian Indian producer Pradnya Dugal of Jhumka Films, and directed by veteran Bollywood choreographer Phulawa Khamkar.
The Indian community is the fastest growing community in Australia, and we need to hear more stories from these communities. “Maasa” is one such story about a tough elderly widow Rakhmabai, who after her son's untimely death in a road accident, starts serving lunch boxes with her daughter-in-law, Ketaki, to make ends meet. Both women bury their grief in work but it hovers ....
NSW Health has identified a fourth case and a probable fifth case of monkeypox in two NSW residents who recently returned from Europe.
The two men in their 30s, who were travelling companions, developed mild illnesses several days after arriving back in Sydney.
Both men presented to a doctor with symptoms clinically compatible with monkeypox. Urgent tes ....
More than 1,500 fee-free training places are up for grabs as part of the NSW Government’s Winter Skills program, which aims to get people skilled for a bumper winter tourism and hospitality season.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said in-demand short courses would be on offer across parts of regional NSW to help people gain on-the-job experience while supporting local industries.
“The NSW Government has consulted with local businesses and industry groups to identify the key skills needed this winter season,” Mr Toole said.
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Parramatta local Zyon Langford is just one of the 2,400 residents to be conferred as a new Australian citizen in a series of Citizenship Ceremonies held by the City of Parramatta this week.
Mr Langford, who is originally from Hubei Province in China, first came to Australia in 2015 to complete a Master’s degree in accounting.
“I love the lifestyle in Australia. The people are so friendly and there is a great work-life balance here,” Mr Langford said.
“Australian citizenship is the final piece in the puzzle for me – it means I&rsquo ....
Professional advisors who promote tax avoidance strategies will face tougher penalties under new legislation passed in Parliament today.
Minister for Finance Damien Tudehope said the reforms represent a significant enhancement to the integrity of the NSW taxation system.
“For too long dishonest operators have managed to get away with leading others into tax avoidance arrangements without any penalty,” Mr Tudehope said.
“Under the new laws that will change. If you are promoting tax avoidance schemes you will be penalised.
More than 1,000 high school students are honing their skills in new and emerging industries as part of a new program developed to help them kickstart their career.
Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell said close to 250 schools are taking part in the TAFE NSW Schools Launchpad program, which offers 20 innovative virtual courses to Year 11 and 12 students across the state.
“Through a combination of teacher-led virtual classrooms, workshops and work placements, students will be at the forefront of booming global industries,” ....
The Sydney Film Festival announces a program of 10 essential features by the visionary Indian filmmaker Satyajit Ray, as selected by David Stratton. Audiences can see the films as part of the 69th Sydney Film Festival (8-19 June).
Sydney Film Festival Director Nashen Moodley said, “Satyajit Ray is one of the world’s most revered filmmakers. First and foremost a bold and visionary director and writer, his genius was broad-ranging, as evidenced by the wonderful scores he composed for many of his films.”
“Beginning with his 1955 debut
Parents of more than 300,000 babies born across NSW over the past three years have benefitted from a package of essential items, given to them on the birth of their child.
Premier Dominic Perrottet and Health Minister Brad Hazzard announced the milestone while visiting Westmead Hospital’s Maternity Unit, where they presented Baby Bundles to new parents on Mother’s Day.
Since the Baby Bundle initiative began in January 2019, more than 300 ....
Seniors across NSW are being encouraged to protect themselves against the flu by getting vaccinated.
Minister for Seniors Mark Coure said people aged 65 and over can book in a free flu shot at pharmacies and GPs.
“Getting the flu vaccine reduces your risk of getting the flu by up to 60 per cent and most importantly it provides vital protection against severe illness and death,” Mr Coure said.
“This is especially important for those who are immunocompromised or living in close ....
Up to 3500 electric vehicle (EV) chargers will be rolled out across regional NSW, with the NSW Government offering $20 million in grants to establish Australia’s largest destination charging network.
Treasurer and Minister for Energy Matt Kean said the co-funded grants, ranging from $2000 to $40,000 per site for EV chargers across regional NSW, would boost regional tourism and were part of a $171 million investment in EV charging over the next four years.
“EVs are growing in ....
The Morrison Government has guaranteed the level of income payments for 900,000 Australians following the increase by the RBA to the cash rate.
A re-elected Morrison Government will guarantee the rate used to determine the income earned from financial assets will be frozen at today's record low level for the next two years to ensure payments are not reduced as earnings increase from deposit accounts held by social security recipients.
The Prime Minister said about 450,000 Age Pensioners and 440,000 other payment recipients would ....
New safety barriers, traffic lights and road widening are among projects to be rolled out under the fifth and final round of the NSW Government’s $822 million
A re-elected Morrison Government will help create 400,000 small and family businesses and back programs to help them cut their overhead costs.
The new pledge to support the creation of 400,000 new small and family businesses over the next five years comes as the Morrison Government invests $17.9 million in the Business Energy Advice Program (BEAP) to help businesses navigate the electricity retail market and adopt more efficient technologies to reduce their energy cost.
"When we create small businesses, we create jobs," the Prime Minister said.
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