Gladys Berejiklian almost sure to become New South Wales premierJanuary 20, 2017 - 10:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The New South Wales treasurer, Gladys Berejiklian has confirmed she will run for premier with the finance minister, Dominic Perrottet, as her deputy, The Sidney Mornin Herald reports. New South Wales is a state on the east coast of Australia, with Sydney as its state capital. In March 2014, the estimated population of New South Wales was 7.5 million, making it Australia's most populous state. Berejiklian said she will be running for the NSW Liberal Party leadership and premiership. If successful, she would become the first female Liberal premier of any state. Potential opponents are yet to rule out contesting her for the ballot but party sources say a Berejiklian victory is likely. Berejiklian made her name in the Transport portfolio and was a favourite of former Premier Barry O'Farrell's but declined his urging to stand in a ballot to succeed him, even though her supporters say it could have been a close-run thing. Berejiklian was born in Manly to Armenian immigrants but only spoke Armenian until the age of five. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |