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FEB
2009
V Australia Takes Virgin Flight To The USToday I was pleased to be part of the celebrations for V Australia's inaugural flight from Sydney to Los Angeles, marking a new, more competitive era on routes between Australia and the United States.
- 26
FEB
2009
Rudd Government Delivers $1.3 Million To Build Local Infrastructure On The Sunshine CoastThe Rudd Labor Government has today announced more than $1.3 million for ready-to-go infrastructure projects on the Sunshine Coast, including a NEW walkway along the Noosa River, and upgrades to the main streets of Nambour and Maleny.
- 26
FEB
2009
Rudd Government Delivers $720,000 To Boost Local Infrastructure For Queanbeyan And JerrabomberaThe Rudd Labor Government has today announced more than $720,000 for ready-to-go local infrastructure projects for Queanbeyan and Jerrabombera, including upgrades to the Queanbeyan Showgrounds, Riverside Oval and the David Madew Oval.
- 26
FEB
2009
First Section Of Western Ring Road Upgrade AnnouncedFederal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Roads and Ports Minister Tim Pallas today announced that the first major section to be upgraded in the $2.25 billion Western Ring Road project will be between the Tullamarine Freeway and Sydney Road.
- 24
FEB
2009
Rudd Government Delivers $4 Million For Darling Downs Community InfrastructureThe Rudd Labor Government has today announced nearly $4 million to build community infrastructure in Toowoomba, Dalby and across the Darling Downs - part of our investment to support local jobs and boost the local economy.
- 24
FEB
2009
New AMSA Board Appointment AnnouncedToday I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Lachlan Payne to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Board.
- 24
FEB
2009
Rudd Government Delivers $5.7 Million To Build Community Infrastructure In Regional Western AustraliaThe Rudd Labor Government has today announced $5.7 million to build community infrastructure across regional Western Australia - part of our investment to support local jobs and boost the local economy.
- 24
FEB
2009
Concrete Sleeper Production A Boost For Jobs In GeelongNew concrete railway sleepers are now rolling out of Geelong thanks to the Rudd Labor Government's $1.2 billion investment in the interstate rail network.
- 24
FEB
2009
Concrete Railway Sleepers From Wagga A Boost To Local JobsNew concrete railway sleepers will continue rolling out of Wagga Wagga thanks to the Rudd Labor Government's $1.2 billion investment in the interstate rail network.
- 24
FEB
2009
Concrete Sleepers From Mittagong A Boost To Local JobsNew concrete railway sleepers will continue rolling out of Mittagong thanks to the Rudd Labor Government's $1.2 billion investment in the interstate rail network.
- 24
FEB
2009
Concrete Sleepers From Grafton A Boost To Local JobsNew concrete railway sleepers will continue rolling out of Grafton thanks to the Rudd Labor Government's $1.2 billion investment in the interstate rail network.
- 24
FEB
2009
Rudd Government Delivers $4.8 Million To Build Community Infrastructure In Regional South AustraliaThe Rudd Labor Government has today announced $4.8 million to build community infrastructure across regional South Australia - as part of our investment to support local jobs and boost the local economy.
- 23
FEB
2009
Government Announces Inquiry Into Maritime PiracyI have asked the Inspector of Transport Security, Mr Mick Palmer AO APM, to undertake a comprehensive inquiry into international maritime piracy.
- 23
FEB
2009
Immediate Assistance For Flood & Fire Affected CouncilsVictorian and Queensland councils devastated by recent natural disasters will receive almost $74 million in Financial Assistance Grants (FAG) three months early.
- 20
FEB
2009
V Australia Ready To Fly The Trans-PacificI am pleased Australia's second international long-haul airline, V Australia, has obtained all its necessary regulatory approvals to commence its planned services between Australia and the United States from next Friday, 27 February 2009.
- 20
FEB
2009
Mitchell Main Street CompletedThe finishing touches to the upgrade of Mitchell's main street on the Warrego Highway have now been completed, delivering much-needed improvements for road users in south-west Queensland.
- 20
FEB
2009
Rudd Government Delivers $659,000 To Boost Local Infrastructure In Broken HillThe Rudd Labor Government has today signed off on $659,000 to build a stormwater retention basin, which will help contain water overflow during flash flooding in Broken Hill.
- 19
FEB
2009
Adelaide Rail Freight Movements Study - Selection Of ConsultantThe Australian Government has appointed GHD Pty Ltd to examine rail freight movements to and through Adelaide and surrounding regions.
- 19
FEB
2009
South Road Northern Planning Study ApprovedThe Australian Government has given the go ahead to start a $4.5 million planning study to identify the preferred route for the north-south corridor along South Road between the Port River Expressway and Grand Junction Road.
- 18
FEB
2009
Construction Set To Commence On Great Northern HighwayWork to widen and upgrade a 25 kilometre section of the Great Northern Highway will start next month - part of a $76 million plan to tackle traffic congestion in Perth's northern suburbs.
- 18
FEB
2009
Rudd Government Delivers $1 Million To Make Mackay Playgrounds Sun SafeThe Rudd Labor Government has today announced more than $1 million to upgrade and install shade structures in playgrounds in and around Mackay - as part of our investment to support jobs and build infrastructure in the region.
- 18
FEB
2009
New Mulgrave River Bridge To Open Nine Months Ahead Of ScheduleThe new $48 million Mulgrave River bridge should be open to traffic by April this year, nine months ahead of schedule, Australian Infrastructure and Transport Minister Minister Anthony Albanese and Queensland Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt announced today.
- 18
FEB
2009
Rudd Government Delivers $899,000 To Boost Local Infrastructure In CairnsThe Rudd Government has today announced $899,000 for ready-to-go local infrastructure projects across the Cairns region, including playgrounds, community halls, and swimming pools.
- 18
FEB
2009
Road Upgrade To Boost Safety And Improve Access South Of MackayFederal Infrastructure and Transport Minister has joined Queensland Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt in Mackay today to turn the first sod on an $14.4 million project that will boost safety and improve road access on Mackays southern entrance.
- 17
FEB
2009
Rudd Government Delivers $4 Million To Boost Community Infrastructure In Sydney's South-WestThe Rudd Labor Government has today approved more than $4 million to build and upgrade community infrastructure in Sydney's south-west - as part of our investment to support jobs and boost the local economy.
- 17
FEB
2009
Rudd Government Delivers $1 Million For Townsville Local InfrastructureThe Rudd Labor Government has today approved more than $1 million to build community infrastructure in Townsville - as part of our investment to supports jobs and boost the local economy.
- 17
FEB
2009
Rudd Government Gives Green Light To V8 Super CarsThe Rudd Labor Government has today approved $10 million to build a new V8 Super Car Precinct in Townsville.
- 17
FEB
2009
Rudd Government Delivers $237,000 To Upgrade Ingham CBDThe Rudd Labor Government has today approved $237,000 to improve and upgrade the main streets of Ingham.
- 16
FEB
2009
Upgrade Of Daddow Road In Kewdale: Work StartsA solution to the traffic congestion in and around the Kewdale/Welshpool industrial estate is now within sight, with construction set to start this week on a major realignment of Daddow Road.
- 16
FEB
2009
Major Work Underway Bunbury Port Access RoadThe multi-million dollar Bunbury Port Access Road is well underway, with work on the new road from the Bunbury Inner Harbour to the outskirts of the city reaching the major construction stage.
- 16
FEB
2009
Mudgeeraba Interchange Improvement Works BeginConstruction on the $47 million Mudgeeraba interchange upgrade project started today (February 16), Australian Government Minister for Transport Anthony Albanese and Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt announced today.
- 13
FEB
2009
Round 3 Open For Airstrip Upgrades In Remote AustraliaApplications for funding under the third round of the Rudd Labor Government's Remote Aerodrome Safety Program (RASP) are now open.
- 13
FEB
2009
Rudd Government Secures Extra $500 Million For Local Community Infrastructure - No Thanks To Liberal And National PartiesToday, the Rudd Labor Government has secured the passage of the $42 billion National Building and Jobs Plan which includes an additional $500 million for community infrastructure like sports grounds, swimming pools, community centres and town halls.
- 13
FEB
2009
Call For Submissions To The NSW Grain Freight ReviewThe Rudd Labor Government's plans to create a more reliable and efficient grain transport network in NSW have taken another step forward with a call for submissions into the NSW Grain Freight Review.
- 12
FEB
2009
Government Moves To Strengthen Safety Oversight Of AirlinesParliament has been asked to consider new measures that will strengthen the nation's two key aviation safety agencies and their oversight of the airlines.
- 11
FEB
2009
Planning Approval Granted For Sapphire To Woolgoolga UpgradePlanning approval has been granted for the major upgrade of the Pacific Highway between Sapphire and Woolgoolga.
- 11
FEB
2009
Sealed Road Link Opens South West To MotoristsA major milestone has been reached for motorists travelling from Quilpie to Cunnamulla, with a $1.8 million project to seal the final seven kilometres of road to the Eulo turnoff on the Quilpie-Thargomindah road now completed.
- 09
FEB
2009
Arrival Of V-Australia's First AircraftToday I welcomed to Sydney V-Australia's first plane: a brand new 777-300ER aircraft named Didgeree Blue.
- 09
FEB
2009
$60m Solar Facility Given Major Project Facilitation StatusI have granted Major Project Facilitation (MPF) status to a planned $60 million solar manufacturing facility which has the potential to be the largest supplier of solar cells in the Southern Hemisphere.
- 09
FEB
2009
Variable Message Signs Will Keep Drivers Alert To ConditionsInstallation of an innovative project aimed at improving safety on the Bruce Highway between Cooroy and Gympie will start this month.
- 07
FEB
2009
Key Roads Added To The National Road NetworkSeven key roads have been added to the National Land Transport Network.
- 06
FEB
2009
Intersection Improvements Complete For 8 Mile IntersectionFederal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese and Queensland Main Roads Minister, Warren Pitt, today announced that vital safety improvements at the 8 Mile intersection near Warwick would be completed this week after nine months of construction.
- 06
FEB
2009
New Traffic Signals For Port MacquarieFederal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese, and NSW Minister for Roads, Michael Daley, today announced new traffic lights will be operational at the intersection of Gordon and Grant Streets in Port Macquarie from next Monday, February 9.
- 05
FEB
2009
Darwin Airport Terminal Expansion ApprovedToday I have approved the proposed $60 million expansion to Darwin Airport's terminal.
- 05
FEB
2009
Brisbane Airport Domestic Terminal Expansion ApprovedToday I've approved a half a billion dollar upgrade of Brisbane Airport's domestic terminal, a major infrastructure project that will create 6,000 jobs during construction.
- 05
FEB
2009
Australian Council Of Local Government - Steering Committee Meets For The First TimeToday, the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG) Steering Committee met for the first time to advance the partnership between the Rudd Government and local government and tackle the challenges facing local and regional communities.
- 05
FEB
2009
Tackling Congestion On The Sydney Rail Freight NetworkToday I advised Parliament that construction work has commenced on the 36 km Southern Sydney Freight Line, a project that will help clear the single largest bottleneck on the interstate rail network.
- 04
FEB
2009
Howard Government Slashed Road Funding In Its Final YearNew official figures reveal that the Howard Government slashed road funding during its last full year in office, despite record tax revenues from the mining boom and worsening traffic congestion within our big cities.
- 03
FEB
2009
Black Spots, Boom Gates, Regional Roads And Community InfrastructureThe Rudd Government today announced $890 million to support Australian jobs by improving community infrastructure and safety on the nation's roads.
- 03
FEB
2009
Veales Road Intersection Safety ImprovementsMotorists using the busy Veales Road intersection north of Townsville are enjoying the benefits of a recent safety boost, thanks to the $48 million Woodlands to Veales highway upgrade project.
- 02
FEB
2009
Stuart Bypass Site Office CommissioningPreliminary design is now finalised for the Stuart Bypass and construction of stage one will be completed by the end of the year, Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Anthony Albanese and Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt announced today.
- 01
FEB
2009
Native Wildlife Encouraged At Townsville Ring RoadMain Roads Minister Warren Pitt planted a native tree today at the Townsville Ring Road project site to acknowledge the multiple environmental initiatives incorporated into the design of the landmark project.
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