- 25
NOV
2008
Information Hotline for Councils to Apply for $300 Million Regional and Local Community Infrastructure ProgramThe Rudd Government has today launched the official Information Line to help councils and shires apply for funding through the new Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP).
- 28
NOV
2008
Another Record Year for the Australian Aviation IndustryDespite tougher global economic conditions the popularity of air travel continues to grow, with more people than ever before flying domestically as well as into and out of Australia.
- 28
NOV
2008
Bringing Together Military and Civilian MarinersMinister for Infrastructure and Transport Anthony Albanese and Minister for Defence Science and Personnel Warren Snowdon, today announced a landmark agreement which will enable easier transfer between the civilian and military life at sea.
- 27
NOV
2008
Strengthening Australia's Transport SecurityToday the Australian Parliament passed legislation which further strengthens security across the Australia's maritime and aviation sectors.
- 25
NOV
2008
Official Opening of Newcastle's Maritime CentreToday I had the pleasure of officially opening Newcastle's new Maritime Centre - the culmination of years of tireless effort from many within the local community.
- 21
NOV
2008
Guidelines Released for $300 Million Regional and Local Community Infrastructure ProgramThe Rudd Government today released guidelines and the official timetable for its $300 million Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program. They are available at: www.infrastructure.gov.au/local/rlcip_guidelines.aspx
- 25
NOV
2008
Information Hotline for Councils to Apply for $300 Million Regional and Local Community Infrastructure ProgramThe Rudd Government has today launched the official Information Line to help councils and shires apply for funding through the new Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP).
- 25
NOV
2008
Information Hotline for Councils to Apply for $300 Million Regional and Local Community Infrastructure ProgramThe Rudd Government has today launched the official Information Line to help councils and shires apply for funding through the new Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP).
- 25
NOV
2008
Information Hotline for Councils to Apply for $300 Million Regional and Local Community Infrastructure ProgramThe Rudd Government has today launched the official Information Line to help councils and shires apply for funding through the new Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP).
- 21
NOV
2008
Minister Refuses to Approve Canberra Airport Master PlanToday I am announcing my decision to not approve Canberra Airport's 2008 draft master plan.
- 19
NOV
2008
Rudd Government Congratulates New President of the Australian Local Government AssociationThe Rudd Labor Government today congratulated Geoff Lake on his election as the new president of the Australian Local Government Association and pledged to continue to work in partnership to deliver results for communities.
- 18
NOV
2008
North-West Queensland Roads Maintained to Improve SafetyWork on a $14.4 million project to upgrade sections of Aramac-Torrens Creek Road in Queensland's north-west is making good progress, with more than 30 kilometres of road sealing already completed.
- 18
NOV
2008
Local Communities to Receive $300 Million for Regional and Local InfrastructureThe Rudd Labor Government today announced a $300 million program to build local community infrastructure in all of Australia's 565 local council areas.
- 16
NOV
2008
Dinmore To Goodna Upgrade Moves To Starting GridThe Ipswich Motorway upgrade between Dinmore and Goodna is another step closer, with a $92.2 million contract awarded to the project team as an early works package.
- 17
NOV
2008
National Recognition for Australia's Best Local CouncilsTonight at a function to welcome over 400 of the nation's mayors and shire presidents to Canberra for the inaugural meeting of the Australian Council of Local Government, the winners of the prestigious National Awards for Local Government were announced.
- 14
NOV
2008
Government Commissions New Road Safety ResearchI have today approved funding for two new road safety research projects.
- 13
NOV
2008
Government to Deliver $466 Million To Local CouncilsThe Rudd Labor Government will next week (17-21 November) deliver $466 million to councils and shires across Australia - the second quarterly instalment from its $1.9 billion Financial Assistance Grants program.
- 12
NOV
2008
Princes Highway Safety Upgrade Now CompleteFederal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Anthony Albanese and NSW Minster for Roads Michael Daley today welcomed the completion of the Princes Highway safety upgrade from South Nowra to Falls Creek.
- 12
NOV
2008
Draft Plan of Nudgee Interchange Upgrade ReleasedPublic comment has been invited on a draft plan for the upgrade of a three-kilometre section of the Gateway Motorway that includes the Nudgee Road interchange.
- 11
NOV
2008
Milestone Reached On Donnybrook Road Interchange Project: Kalkallo Creek Bridge and Ramps OpenDrivers will enjoy safer conditions and easier access to and from the Hume Freeway at Kalkallo from today with the opening of three new freeway ramps and the new Donnybrook Road Bridge spanning Kalkallo Creek.
- 10
NOV
2008
New Chair of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority BoardToday I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Leo Zussino as Chairperson of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Board.
- 07
NOV
2008
Smartcard Protocol Signed By Nation's Transport MinistersAustralian driver's licences are now set to move into the digital age, with all the nation's transport ministers agreeing on how information will be stored on "smartcard" licences.
- 07
NOV
2008
Ministers Endorse New Road Safety Action PlanThe new road safety action plan approved today by Australia's transport ministers aims to significantly reduce the number of deaths and injuries on Australian roads.
- 07
NOV
2008
Expressions of Interest Called For Darlington Transport ProjectExpressions of Interest have been called for an outside consultant to undertake the necessary planning and feasibility work on a multi-million dollar Darlington Transport Project.
- 06
NOV
2008
Freight Subsidy Schemes To Continue: Ongoing Financial Assistance For Tasmanian IndustryThe Rudd Labor Government has moved to provide long term certainty to Tasmanian industry by deciding to retain the Tasmanian Freight Scheme and Tasmanian Wheat Freight Scheme in their current forms.
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