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$3 Million Towards Port Noarlunga Foreshore RedevelopmentInfrastructure and Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese and Sports Minister Kate Ellis today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $3 million towards the redevelopment of the Port Noarlunga Foreshore South of Adelaide.
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$16.2 Million Towards Flinders Street Mall Redevelopment In TownsvilleAnthony Albanese, Infrastructure and Local Government Minister, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer $16.2 million towards the major redevelopment of Flinders Street Mall in Townsville's CBD.
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$4 Million Towards The Campbelltown Public Library RedevelopmentInfrastructure and Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese and Sports Minister Kate Ellis today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $4 million towards the Campbelltown Public Library Redevelopment.
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$5 Million Towards Revitalising St PetersInfrastructure and Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese and Sports Minister Kate Ellis today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $5 million towards the revitalisation of the St Peters precinct in Adelaides North-East.
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$4.36 Million Towards The North West Sector Sports Grounds DevelopmentInfrastructure and Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese and Sports Minister Kate Ellis today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $4.36 million towards North West Sector Sports Grounds Development.
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$2 Million For The Lefevre Community Centre Building ProjectInfrastructure and Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese and Sports Minister Kate Ellis today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $2 million towards the construction of a new Lefevre Community Centre Building.
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2009
$3.25 Million To Help Build Gippsland Regional Sports ComplexInfrastructure and Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese and Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $3.25 million towards the new Gippsland Regional Sports Complex at Sale.
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APEC Welcomes Transport Infrastructure InvestmentThe 6th APEC Transportation Ministerial meeting in Manila, held yesterday and today, reflected strong support for the decisive steps taken by the APEC member economies - including Australia - to invest in transport technologies and infrastructure.
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2009
$140 Million Springvale Road Grade Separation Project On The WayRoad safety is set to get a major boost in Nunawading with the removal of the busy Springvale Road level crossing and a new grade separation to be completed by 2010.
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2009
$2.5 Million To Upgrade Coastal Parklands In Redland BayAnthony Albanese, Infrastructure and Local Government Minister, and Craig Emerson, Minister for Small Business, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $2.5 million to help upgrade the historic Moreton Bay coastal parklands in Redland City.
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2009
$2.8 Million To Complete Logan Entertainment CentreAnthony Albanese, Infrastructure and Local Government Minister, and Craig Emerson, Member for Rankin, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $2.8 million for the final stages of the extension to the Logan Entertainment Centre.
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2009
$2.2 Million To Help Build Queanbeyan Indoor Sporting ComplexAnthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Mike Kelly, Member for Eden-Monaro, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government will offer up to $2.2 million towards a new Indoor Sporting Complex at Queanbeyan.
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$8.5 Million To Help Build The New Newcastle MuseumAnthony Albanese, Infrastructure and Local Government Minister, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $8.5 million for construction of the new Newcastle Museum.
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2009
$2 Million To Help Build New Sports Facility On North ShoreAnthony Albanese, Infrastructure and Local Government Minister, and Mark Arbib, Parliamentary Secretary for Government Service Delivery, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $2 million to help build a new indoor sports facility in Mosman in Sydney's north.
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$2.27 Million To Help Revitalise Manly Ocean Beach PromenadeAnthony Albanese, Infrastructure and Local Government Minister, and Mark Arbib, Parliamentary Secretary for Government Service Delivery, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $2.27 million for upgrades to Manly's Ocean Beach promenade.
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2009
$2 Million For New North Turramurra Recreation AreaAnthony Albanese, Infrastructure and Local Government Minister, and Mark Arbib, Parliamentary Secretary for Government Service Delivery, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $2 million towards the construction of a new outdoor sport and recreation area in Sydney's upper North Shore.
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2009
$13.2 Million For Tourism Trail To Link Victorian Bushfire-Affected CommunitiesAnthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $13.2 million to help complete a 134-kilometre trail across Victoria's bushfire-affected communities.
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2009
$10 Million To Complete Springfield Central ParklandsInfrastructure and Local Government Minister Anthony Albanese today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $10 million for the development of Springfield Central Parklands in south-east Queensland.
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2009
$4 Million To Help Upgrade Shire Shopping CentresAnthony Albanese, Infrastructure and Local Government Minister, has today announced that the Rudd Labor Government will offer up to $4 million towards shopping centre upgrades in the Sutherland Shire.
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2009
$3.5 Million To Help Build New Ryde Community And Sports CentreAnthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, and Maxine McKew, Member for Bennelong, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $3.5 million for a new Community and Sports Centre in North Ryde.
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2009
$4.8 Million To Accelerate Upgrade Of Brighton-Le-Sands & Bexley North Town CentresAnthony Albanese, Infrastructure and Local Government Minister, and Robert McClelland, Member for Barton, have today announced the Rudd Labor Government will offer up to $4.8 million to accelerate town centre upgrades in Sydney's St George area.
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2009
$2.45 Million To Help Revitalise Granville In Sydneys WestAnthony Albanese, Infrastructure and Local Government Minister, and Laurie Ferguson, Member for Reid, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $2.45 million to help revitalise South Street in Granville.
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2009
$2 Million To Accelerate Upgrades To Whitlam Aquatic And Leisure CentreAnthony Albanese, Infrastructure and Local Government Minister, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer nearly $2 million to accelerate upgrades to the Whitlam Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Liverpool in south-western Sydney.
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2009
$2.2 Million To Help Upgrade Hensley Athletic FieldAnthony Albanese, Infrastructure and Local Government Minister, and Peter Garrett, Member for Kingsford Smith, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $2.2 million to upgrade Hensley Athletic Field in Eastgardens.
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2009
$2 Million To Help Build New Auburn Community CentreAnthony Albanese, Infrastructure and Local Government Minister, and Laurie Ferguson, Member for Reid, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $2 million towards a modern multipurpose community centre in Auburn.
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2009
$60 Million For Glenugie DuplicationMore of the Pacific Highway will now be duplicated following the decision of the Federal and State governments to commit an extra $60 million towards the long term task of upgrading the entire road between Sydney and the NSW border.
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2009
$4 Million To Help Build Ingham Technology And Learning CentreAnthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $4 million towards Stage Two of the construction of the Ingham Technology and Learning Centre Complex.
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2009
$18 Million to Help Upgrade Einasleigh River 'Bridge'Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Local Government, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $18 million to help upgrade the flood-damaged Einasleigh River 'bridge' in the Gulf region of north-west Queensland.
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2009
$2 Million To Help Build Waverley Park PavilionMinister Anthony Albanese today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $2 million towards the $7.3 million new Waverley Park pavilion and indoor sports building in Sydney's east.
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2009
Agreement Reached On Biggest Ever Federal Investment In The Nations Road And Rail InfrastructureAll state and territory governments have now signed onto the Rudd Labor Governments Nation Building Program, the largest ever investment in the nations road and rail infrastructure.
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2009
$9 Million To Help Build Altona Regional KitchenMinister Anthony Albanese has today announced that the Rudd Labor Government has committed up to $9 million towards the state-of-the-art $29.5 million Regional Kitchen project at Altona in Melbourne.
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2009
$2.3 Million To Help Build Kalamunda Community & Cultural CentreThe Rudd Labor Government today offered up to $2.3 million towards a new $5.1 million new community and cultural centre in Kalamunda.
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2009
$2.2 Million To Help Build Community Recreation Project At CreswickThe Rudd Labor Government has today offered more than $2.2 million towards a $3.1 million new community recreation facility at the Doug Lindsay Recreation Reserve in Creswick in Victoria.
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2009
$5 Million To Help Build Eureka Centre For Democracy At BallaratThe Rudd Labor Government has today offered up to $5 million towards the $10 million new Eureka Centre for Democracy at Ballarat, North West of Melbourne.
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2009
$10 Million To Help Build Glen Eira Sports And Aquatic CentreMinister Anthony Albanese today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would commit up to $10 million towards the new, state-of-the-art $46 million Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre in Bentleigh East.
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2009
$4 Million Towards Aurora Stadium RedevelopmentThe Rudd Labor Government has today offered up to $4 million towards the $7 million upgrade of Launceston's Aurora Stadium.
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2009
$3 Million For New Windsor Park Community Wellbeing CentreThe Rudd Labor Government has today offered up to $3 million towards the construction of the new multi-purpose Community and Wellbeing Centre at Windsor Park in the Tamar Valley.
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2009
$4 Million To Help Build Kingborough Twin OvalsMinister Anthony Albanese has today announced that the Rudd Labor Government will offer up to $4 million to Kingborough Council for the new $5 million Kingborough Sports Complex - Twin Ovals Development in southern Tasmania.
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2009
$2 Million To Install Lights At Bellerive OvalThe Rudd Labor Government has today offered $2 million towards the cost of installing lights at Hobart's Bellerive Oval, a move that brings this important local project one-step closer to becoming a reality.
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2009
$2.8 Million To Redevelop Kingsway Regional Sporting ComplexThe Rudd Labor Government has today offered up to $2.8 million towards the $30 million redevelopment of the Kingsway Regional Sporting Complex by the City of Wanneroo.
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2009
Over $1.6 Million To Fix Nine Black Spots In WannonI am pleased to announce the Rudd Labor Government will invest over $1.6 million to fix nine dangerous black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of Wannon.
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2009
$483,000 To Fix 12 Black Spots In MurrayI am pleased to announce the Rudd Labor Government will invest $483,000 to fix 12 black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of Murray.
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2009
Over $2.8 Million To Fix 26 Black Spots In McMillanI am pleased to announce the Rudd Labor Government will invest over $2.8 million to fix 26 black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of McMillan.
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2009
Almost $4 Million To Fix Eleven Black Spots In McEwenI am pleased to announce the Rudd Labor Government will invest almost $4 million to fix eleven dangerous black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of McEwen.
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2009
Almost $2 Million To Fix 20 Black Spots In MalleeI am pleased to announce the Rudd Labor Government will invest almost $2 million to fix 20 black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of Mallee.
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2009
Over $1.4 Million To Fix Seven Black Spots In La TrobeI am pleased to announce the Rudd Labor Government will invest more than $1.4 million to fix seven black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of La Trobe.
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2009
$481,000 To Fix Five Black Spots In GoldsteinI am pleased to announce the Rudd Labor Government will invest $481,000 to fix five dangerous black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of Goldstein.
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2009
More Than $2.3 Million To Fix Ten Black Spots In GippslandI am pleased to announce the Rudd Labor Government will invest over $2.3 million to fix ten dangerous black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of Gippsland.
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2009
Over $3 Million To Fix Nine Black Spots In FlindersI am pleased to announce the Rudd Labor Government will invest over $3 million to fix nine dangerous black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of Flinders.
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2009
Over $1.1 Million To Fix Four Black Spots In CaseyI am pleased to announce the Rudd Labor Government will invest over $1.1 million to fix four dangerous black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of Casey.
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2009
$250,000 To Fix Two Black Spots In KooyongI am pleased to announce the Rudd Labor Government will invest $250,000 to fix two dangerous black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of Kooyong.
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2009
Almost $3.9 Million To Fix 22 Black Spots In IndiI am pleased to announce the Rudd Labor Government will invest almost $3.9 million to fix 22 dangerous black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of Indi.
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2009
$68,000 To Fix A Black Spot In HigginsI am pleased to announce the Rudd Labor Government will invest $68,000 to fix a dangerous black spot in Ashburton.
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2009
$2.4 Million For Swan River Regional Park DevelopmentThe Rudd Government today announced $2.4 million funding for the 15-hectare Swan River regional park development - a project to create a significant regional facility in Perth's east.
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2009
Largest Ever Transport Infrastructure Projects In Tasmania - Get UnderwayThe first sod has today been turned on Tasmania's largest ever transport infrastructure projects - the $243 million Brighton Bypass and Transport Hub.
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2009
Preferred Builders Selected For The Mandurah Entrance RoadConstruction on the new Mandurah Entrance Road will start mid 2009 - a year sooner than originally planned - following the selection of preferred builders.
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2009
Major Upgrade Ahead For Lyell Highway JunctionWork will begin towards the end of April on an upgrade of a major Southern Tasmanian road and rail crossing point - the junction of the Midland and Lyell Highways at Granton, just south of the Bridgewater Bridge.
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2009
New Bridge Over Mulgrave River Opens To TrafficThe new bridge over the Mulgrave River opened to traffic today, eight months ahead of schedule, Federal Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Anthony Albanese and Queensland Main Roads Minister Craig Wallace announced today.
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2009
Townsville Ring Road Opens To TrafficThe much-anticipated $119 million Townsville Ring Road is now officially open to traffic, significantly cutting travel times and easing local congestion.
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2009
Bunbury's Port Access Road & Outer Ring Road Fast-TrackedDetailed planning work on the final stage of the Bunbury Port Access Road and the first stage of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road has commenced following the Rudd Labor Government's decision to bring forward the necessary funding.
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2009
Rudd Labor Government Support For Australian Local Government Women's AssociationThe Rudd Labor Government has today announced $23,000 in funding for the Australian Local Government Women's Association to support plans to encourage more women to participate in local government.
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2009
Federal Government Accelerates Upgrade Of Territory RoadsWork to improve the Plenty Highway and Tanami Road will now commence next month following the Rudd Labor Government's decision to bring forward funding as part of its plan to support jobs during the current global economic recession.
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2009
$22.5 Million To Complete The Nerang South InterchangeThe Rudd Labor Government has fast-tracked funding of $22.5 million for the Nerang South Interchange, a move that will make sure this vital project is completed by the middle of this year.
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2009
$2.5 Million For Level Crossings In The Northern TerritoryWork will start immediately on installing new boom gates and other safety measures at three high risk level rail crossings in Alice Springs.
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2009
$3.9 Million For Level Crossings In TasmaniaWork will start immediately on installing flash lights and advance warning systems at 13 high risk level rail crossings in Tasmania.
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2009
Work Gets Underway On Great Northern And Derby HighwaysWork to upgrade large sections of the two major highways running through the Kimberley region has started.
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2009
Albanese Open Bondi's Revamped Marine Discovery CentreFederal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Anthony Albanese, today officially opened the redeveloped Marine Discovery Centre at Bondi Beach in New South Wales.
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2009
Australia Leads The World; All Electric Car Gets The Thumbs UpAustralia has become one of the first countries in the world to give a factory built, all electric vehicle approval to drive on city streets.
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2009
Upgraded Rail Link Delivers Better Access To The Port Of MelbourneAustralian exporters will now able to get their products into one of the nation's largest ports faster, and with greater reliability, with the doubling of capacity on the Tottenham to Dynon Rail Link.
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2009
$30.3 Million For Level Crossings In VictoriaWork will start immediately on installing new boom gates and other safety measures at 58 high risk level rail crossings around Victoria.
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2009
Ballina Community Services Centre Officially OpensAnthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, and Janelle Saffin, Member for Page, today officially opened the Ballina Community Services Centre, which has been built with federal funding.
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2009
Work Starts On The Alstonville BypassThe Rudd Labor Government is delivering on a key election commitment with construction of the $90 million Alstonville Bypass now underway.
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2009
Contractors Named For Tarcutta And Woomargama BypassesThe full duplication of the Hume Highway is one step closer with the appointment of contractors to design and build two of the three remaining town bypasses.
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2009
Deer Park Bypass Clears The Way Out WestMotorists travelling through Melbourne's western suburbs, to Ballarat and beyond will enjoy a quicker and safer journey with the opening of the Deer Park Bypass today.
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2009
Almost Half A Million Dollars To Fix Five Black Spots In LingiariMinister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese, and Member for Lingiari, Warren Snowdon, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government will invest $497,000 to fix five dangerous black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of Lingiari.
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2009
2009 National Awards For Local GovernmentThe Rudd Labor Government has today announced that nominations are open for the prestigious 2009 National Awards for Local Government.
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2009
Australia's First Centre of Excellence for Local GovernmentThe Rudd Labor Government has today invited universities to apply to become the home of Australia's first Centre of Excellence for Local Government.
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