The Korean-concentrated area in Eastwood will welcome a new branch of Bendigo Bank at the end of this year.The new branch will take over the place of a local Korean-grocery shop across Aldi supermarket on Rowe Street, Eastwood. The Australian Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry joined the Eastwo
NSW will review its school curriculum from kindergarten to year 12 to “declutter” the current system. David Gonski’s findings in the latest April education report will be applied to the review, and answered with real actions. “This is a once in a generation chance to examine, declutter and improve t
Popularity for Asian destinations have grown among Australian traveller’s according to the new figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Indonesia, China, Thailand, India, and Japan were a few of the most popular destinations with the highest growth since March 2017. According t
The NSW Government has confirmed the state-wide rollout of Digital Driver Licence (DDL) legislation, which is soon to be introduced to the parliament in the next fortnight. If the legislation passes, a driver could use the Service NSW app to use their digital licence as proof of identity and proof o
The Sydney Korean Festival 2018 at Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour proved to be a massive success with Taekwondo performances, Han-Bok experiences and popular eateries. The seventh annual festival was hosted by the Australia-Korea Culture and Arts Incorporated and the Sydney Korean Cultural Centre.
The new 2018 Budget revealed its plans to cut tax for working Australians. Through this new initiative, low and middle income earners will be able to receive tax relief worth up to $530, to take pressure off the rising costs of living. From the next financial year in July 2018, Australian workers wh
Opal transport network has reached a record of two billion customer trips, accounting for $160 million in savings since its launch in 2012. There are 3.7 million Opal Cards being used for more than 56 million trips a month, with an average of 13 million trips a week. “Reaching two billion Opal trips
Australia provides a great example for Korea in their attitude and treatment of veterans, according to the chairman of the Korean Veterans Association, Kim Jin-ho. Chairman Kim participated in the Sydney Anzac day parade on 25 April and met with the chairman of the Australian Veterans Association.“I
The annual living costs of Australians have risen in the March quarter of 2018, according to new figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The Living Cost Indexes (LCI) have measured the amount of “after tax money incomes need to change to allow households to purchase the same q
People in NSW will be able to find out their partner’s violent criminal offence history through the NSW Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme. The person at possible risk can apply to find out their current or former partner’s history of violence. This will include stalking, physical and sexual assaul
M4 and M5 motorways will now be connected through the new WestConnex link which was approved this week. The M4 tunnel at Haberfield and the M5 at St Peters will allow motorists to travel underground the Sydney CBD, shortening their travel times. Moreover, this initiative will deliver open spaces for
More than 4,000 Koreans immigrants overseas choose to migrate back to Korea each year. This figure has been growing since 2010. According to the Korean Ministry of Justice (MIJ), 112 Koreans who has a permanent residency or citizenship in Australia have migrated back to Korea in 2017. This has incre
5000 reports of fake energy and telecommunication bill scams were made in the last 12 months in Australia. The scammers have impersonated well-known utility companies such as Origin, AGL, Telstra, and Optus. “They send bulk emails or letters which include a logo and design features closely copied fr
Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane accounted for 70 per cent of Australia population growth in 2016-17, according to the recent figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Sydney’s population reached 5.1 million at June 2017, which was a significant increase of 2 per cent of 101,600
Improved flu vaccines with better protection will be made freely available for Australians aged 65 and over. In addition, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people suffering from chronic conditions will also be covered with a free flu shot under the National Immunisation Program. “The
The number of international students accessing Australian education has grown to 509,610 in 2018, according to Australian Government’s Department of Education and Training. The International Education reports revealed a 12 per cent rise since 2017 to February 2018, and a 54 per cent rise over the pr
New category in the Sydney City Region Business Awards was introduced to recognise and reward Sydney businesses that display inclusive workplace. The new ‘Excellence in Workplace Inclusion’ award will join the 12 existing categories opened to local Sydney businesses. To be considered as one of busin
NSW has announced that electronic cigarette users will need to pay a fine up to $550 if caught vaping in smoke-free areas.From July 2018, bystanders will be protected from passive exposure to vapour under the new electronic cigarette laws. “Put simply, where you are not allowed to smoke cigarettes,
Listeriosis bacteria infested melons from Australia have been exported to at least nine countries, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). WHO announced this week that the rockmelons, which are also known as cantaloupes, were exported to Kuwait, Malaysia, Japan, Hong Kong, Oman, Singapore,
NSW small businesses and their staff will now have access to free TAFE business skills training courses under the new $30 million Skills Business Program. The free TAFE NSW qualifications will include subjects such as digital and financial literacy, cybersecurity and general business management. Thi