Category : Media Release

The University of Sydney has appointed former NSW Premier and Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O’Farrell AO as Special Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor (India). In this role, Mr O’Farrell will support Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott, in matters relevant to the University’s education, research and diplomatic endeavours with India, the sub-continent and more broadly....Read More

Volvo Cars encourages a working culture that welcomes different perspectives as it believes it unlocks every person’s full potential. “We are human-centric and embrace honesty, transparency, respect, empowerment and authenticity. We protect what’s important to you and the generations to come, always,” just some of the words used by Stephen Connor, Managing Director of Volvo...Read More

The Australian Government has today launched Australia’s first national campaign aimed at preventing child sexual abuse. The $22.4 million ‘One Talk at a Time’ campaign is targeted at adults who play an active role in the lives of children and young people and encourages them to have ongoing, proactive and preventive conversations about child sexual...Read More

Dr Kiran Martin, founder of the Asha Community Health and Development Society, has been awarded a Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) by the University of Sydney for her contribution to the interests and welfare of the people of India. The University of Sydney’s Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott AO, conferred the degree of Doctor...Read More

Crime Stoppers Victoria and Victoria Police are urging young Victorians to cut the violence in a bid to reduce knife-related crime which can devastate families and leave communities reeling. The ‘Cut the Violence’ campaign has been developed in consultation with secondary school students aged between 15-18 years to reinforce the risks and consequences for those...Read More

Voters from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds are reminded that Saturday 14 October is referendum voting day, and support is available to help all Australians participate.Australian Electoral Commissioner Tom Rogers is encouraging people to plan their vote and learn how to correctly complete the ballot paper. “Federal referendums are in-person events just like elections...Read More

This October, follow the winding paths through the Dandenong Ranges to discover Thomas and all of his friends, as they make a delightful return to Puffing Billy Railway’s Lakeside Station for a Day Out With Thomas. The fun and adventure kicks off across two weekends – October 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, and 29 –...Read More

On Sunday 17 September Brisbane’s Roma Street Parkland was abuzz with a celebration of cultures, featuring food, music, dance, storytelling, and craft from around the world. The MOSAIC Festival Brisbane, sponsored by the Australian Government’s Smartraveller saw over 12,000 people attend. Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Tim Watts, commented on the importance of these events....Read More

Crime Stoppers Victoria is urging the public to share what they know about the drug trade in a bid to tackle organised crime syndicates as part of its National Illicit Drugs Campaign. The call for information comes as new wastewater data has Victorians topping the list for consumption of the dangerous super drug fentanyl. According...Read More