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  • 23
    APR
    2010
    Highway Traffic Moves Early on Yarra Glen Bypass

    The Yarra Glen Truck Bypass will open to traffic next week ahead of schedule, the Victorian Minister for Roads and Ports Tim Pallas announced today.

  • 29
    APR
    2010
    Builders Appointed To The Bulahdelah Upgrade Project

    The construction company that will build the new Bulahdelah upgrade on the Pacific Highway has been selected, clearing the way for major work to begin in June 2010.

  • 29
    APR
    2010
    New Mackay Stadium Gets Underway

    Work on the new Mackay Stadium kicked off today with the commencement of preparatory earthworks at the site.

  • 29
    APR
    2010
    Funding for WA Local Government Reform Projects

    The Rudd Labor Government will provide $2.3 million to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of local governments in Western Australia.

  • 29
    APR
    2010
    WA Rollout Of Keys2drive

    The Western Australian rollout of keys2drive an innovative driver education program which will provide thousands of free driving lessons to learner drivers and their parents has begun.

  • 29
    APR
    2010
    Perth City Link Project Reaches First Key Milestone

    The Commonwealth and State Governments are moving ahead with the landmark Perth City Link project to sink the railway line and Wellington Street Bus Station and to develop the heart of Perth, with a key milestone reached today.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix a Local Black Spot

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Watson MP Tony Burke today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $70,000 to fix a dangerous local black spot.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix a Local Black Spot

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Shortland MP Jill Hall today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $450,000 to fix a dangerous black spot.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Robertson MP Belinda Neal today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $107,000 to fix two dangerous black spots.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Richmond MP Justine Elliot today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $322,310 to fix seven dangerous black spots.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Reid MP Laurie Ferguson today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $570,000 to fix five dangerous black spots.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Rankin MP Craig Emerson today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide a further $150,000 to fix two dangerous black spots.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Prospect MP Chris Bowen today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $180,000 to fix two dangerous black spots.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix Local Black Spot

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Member for Parramatta Julie Owens today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $105,000 to fix a dangerous black spot.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Page MP Janelle Saffin today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $133,256 to fix two dangerous black spots.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Money to Fix Local Black Spot

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Member for Oxley Bernie Ripoll today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $250,000 to fix a dangerous local black spot.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    Federal Funding to Fix Local Black Spot

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Newcastle MP Sharon Grierson today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $20,000 to fix a dangerous local black spot.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Money to Fix Local Black Spot

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Moreton MP Graham Perrett today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $298,000 to fix a dangerous local black spot.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Money to Fix Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Macquarie MP Bob Debus today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide just over $3.5 million to fix nine dangerous black spots.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Money to Fix Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Lowe MP John Murphy today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $318,000 to fix two dangerous black spots.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Lindsay MP David Bradbury today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide just over $1.4 million to fix five dangerous black spots.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Money to Fix Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Kingsford Smith MP Peter Garrett today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $240,000 to fix two dangerous black spots.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Money to Fix Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Hunter MP Joel Fitzgibbon today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $1,413,000 to fix four dangerous black spots.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Money to Fix Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Franklin MP Julie Collins today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $180,000 to fix two dangerous black spots on local roads.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    A Further $135,000 To Fix Local Black Spot

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Member for Fowler Julia Irwin today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $135,000 to fix a dangerous black spot.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    A Further $165,000 To Fix Two Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Forde MP Brett Raguse today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide a further $165,000 to fix two dangerous black spots.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Money To Fix A Local Black Spot

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Eden-Monaro MP Mike Kelly today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $350,000 to fix a dangerous black spot.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Money To Fix Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Dobell MP Craig Thomson today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $130,000 to fix two dangerous black spots.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Money To Fix Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Denison MP Duncan Kerr today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $271,500 to fix five dangerous black spots on local roads.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Money To Fix Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Dawson MP James Bidgood today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $300,000 to fix a dangerous black spot.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Money To Fix A Local Black Spot

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Cunningham MP Sharon Bird today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $90,000 to fix a dangerous black spot.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Money To Fix Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Chifley MP Roger Price today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $700,000 to fix two dangerous black spots.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Money To Fix Local Black Spot

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Charlton MP Greg Combet today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $100,000 to fix a dangerous local black spot.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Money To Fix Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Braddon MP Sid Sidebottom today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $617,100 to fix seven dangerous black spots on local roads.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Money To Fix Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Blaxland MP Jason Clare today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $570,100 to fix five dangerous black spots.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Money To Fix Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Blair MP Shayne Neumann today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $4,990,000 to fix eight dangerous black spots.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    A Further $280,000 To Fix Three Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Bennelong MP Maxine McKew today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $280,000 to fix three dangerous black spots.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Money To Fix Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Bass MP Jodie Campbell today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $283,000 to fix seven dangerous black spots on local roads.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    A Further $50,000 To Fix Local Black Spot

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Barton MP Robert McClelland today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $50,000 to fix a dangerous black spot.

  • 23
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Money To Fix Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Banks MP Daryl Melham today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $245,300 to fix two dangerous black spots.

  • 28
    APR
    2010
    Community Infrastructure Projects Open Across Yarriambiack

    The Yarriambiack community today celebrated the opening of 18 local infrastructure projects which will provide much-needed social, tourism and recreational facilities in the region.

  • 21
    APR
    2010
    Air Passenger Numbers Expected To More Than Double By 2030

    The skies over Australia are set to become even busier, with Brisbane expected to become the fastest growing of the nation's major airports.

  • 21
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix Black Spots in Warringah

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $540,000 to fix a further five dangerous black spots in the Federal electorate of Warringah.

  • 21
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix Black Spots in Paterson

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $1,275,000 to fix a further six dangerous black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of Paterson.

  • 21
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix Local Black Spot in Parkes

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest just over $1 million to fix a further two dangerous black spots in the Federal electorate of Parkes.

  • 21
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix Local Black Spot in North Sydney

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $351,500 to fix a further four dangerous black spots in the Federal electorate of North Sydney.

  • 21
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix Local Black Spot in Mitchell

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $150,000 to fix a further dangerous black spot on a local road in the Federal electorate of Mitchell.

  • 21
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix a Local Black Spot in Macarthur

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $73,000 to fix a further dangerous black spot on a local road in the Federal electorate of Macarthur.

  • 21
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Money To Fix Local Black Spots

    Senator Joe Ludwig and Flynn MP Chris Trevor today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide a further $265,000 to fix two dangerous black spots.

  • 21
    APR
    2010
    Community Infrastructure Projects Open In Beaufort

    David Feeney, Senator for Victoria, joined Beaufort residents today to celebrate the opening of 14 infrastructure projects across the region.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to a Fix Local Black Spot

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $50,000 to fix a further dangerous black spot in the Federal electorate of Berowra.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix Local Black Spots

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $435,000 to fix a further five dangerous black spots in the Federal electorate of Bradfield.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix Local Black Spots

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $615,000 to fix a further three dangerous black spots in the Federal electorate of Calare.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix Local Black Spots

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $379,350 to fix a further three dangerous black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of Cowper.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix Local Black Spots

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $130,724 to fix a further two dangerous black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of Farrer.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix Local Black Spots

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $617,750 to fix a further three dangerous black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of Gilmore.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix Local Black Spots

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $134,000 to fix a further two dangerous black spots in the Federal electorate of Greenway.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix Local Black Spots

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $268,700 to fix a further two dangerous black spots in the Federal electorate of Hughes.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix Local Black Spots

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $723,578 to fix a further three dangerous black spots in the Federal electorate of Hume.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding To Fix A Local Black Spot

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $740,000 to fix a further five dangerous black spots in the Federal electorate of Mackellar.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding To Fix A Local Black Spot

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $150,000 to fix a further dangerous black spot in the Federal electorate of Herbert.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    Lake Macquarie Shows Off New Scenic Pathway

    Member for Shortland, Jill Hall, joined the Lake Macquarie community on Saturday to celebrate the opening of the scenic $2.5 million Red Bluff Shared Pathway.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    Ouyen's Youth Get Their Skates On For New Park

    Ouyen's youth got their skates on, holding a skate jam to celebrate the opening of the new Ouyen Youth Park on Sunday.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    Baw Baw's Million Dollar Infrastructure Boost

    The Baw Baw community of south east Victoria today celebrated the opening of 11 community infrastructure projects across the region.

  • 19
    APR
    2010
    Murrumburrah Welcomes Upgraded CBD

    Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector, Senator Ursula Stephens, joined the Harden community today to celebrate the official opening of their newly upgraded Murrumburrah Central Business District.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    Berrigan Sports Ground Gets A Boost

    The Berrigan community celebrated the opening of their new Sports Ground Function Centre on Saturday which will provide much needed social and recreational facilities to the region.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    Funding For Community Halls Across Brisbane

    The Rudd Labor Government will provide nearly $1.2 million in new funding to modernise seven community halls across Brisbane as part of our plan to support the local economy in the short term while building infrastructure for the future.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    Community Infrastructure Gets A Boost In Wonthaggi

    Senator for Victoria, David Feeney, joined the Wonthaggi community today to celebrate the opening of six projects which will provide much-needed social and recreational facilities in the region.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Money To Fix Local Black Spots

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $390,000 to fix a further three dangerous black spots in the Federal electorate of Moncrieff.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    $220,000 to Fix Four Black Spots in McPherson

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $220,000 to fix a further four dangerous black spots in the Federal electorate of McPherson.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Money To Fix Local Black Spots

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $1,655,000 to fix a further four dangerous black spots in the Federal electorate of Maranoa.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Money To Fix Local Black Spots

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $2,241,000 to fix a further three dangerous black spots in the Federal electorate of Kennedy.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix a Local Black Spot

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $150,000 to fix a further dangerous black spot in the Federal electorate of Herbert.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix a Local Black Spot

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $2 million to fix a further dangerous local black spot in the Federal electorate of Groom.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix a Local Black Spot

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $60,000 to fix a dangerous local black spot in the Federal electorate of Fisher.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix a Local Black Spot

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $50,000 to fix a dangerous black spot on a local road in the Federal electorate of Fairfax.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding For Local Black Spots

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $200,000 to fix a further two dangerous black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of Fadden.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    More Federal Funding to Fix Local Black Spot

    The Rudd Labor Government will invest $176,000 to fix a dangerous local black spot in the Federal electorate of Dickson.

  • 20
    APR
    2010
    A Further $476,755 to Fix Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Lyons MP Dick Adams today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $476,755 to fix five dangerous black spots on local roads.

  • 19
    APR
    2010
    Major Construction Starts on New Arterial for Townsvilles Heart

    The North Queensland economy is set for another boost today as Queensland Main Roads Minister, Craig Wallace, and Queensland Labor Senator, Jan McLucas, turned the first sod on the Douglas Arterial Duplication project in Townsville.

  • 18
    APR
    2010
    New Measures To Protect The Great Barrier Reef

    The system requiring all ships to regularly report their location and route to authorities, backed up by real-time radio and satellite tracking of their progress, will be extended to the southern portion of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

  • 18
    APR
    2010
    Community Celebrates Major Ipswich Motorway Milestone

    South East Queensland residents are now benefiting from the region's newest piece of modern road infrastructure, with the $824 million upgrade of the Ipswich Motorway between Wacol and Darra completed nine months early.

  • 16
    APR
    2010
    Tenders Called For Intersection Upgrade In Mackay

    Construction companies interested in delivering the next stage in the upgrade of the Bruce Highway just south of Mackay have until 18 May to submit their best bids under the tender process being managed by the Queensland Government.

  • 15
    APR
    2010
    Economic Stimulus: Boom Gates Continue To Be Delivered In NSW

    Work to install boom gates and lights at the level rail crossing at Darnick near Ivanhoe in New South Wales will start within the next two weeks with funding coming from the Rudd Labor Governments Economic Stimulus Plan.

  • 15
    APR
    2010
    Another Economic Stimulus Rail Project Completed

    Another key milestone in the modernisation of the East West rail corridor has been reached with a newly built passing loop becoming operational from today.

  • 14
    APR
    2010
    A Further $1 Million to Fix Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Member for Canberra Annette Ellis today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide just over $1 million to fix ten dangerous black spots on local roads.

  • 14
    APR
    2010
    Sandringham Goes Green With Infrastructure Upgrades

    The Bayside City community in South East Melbourne today celebrated the opening of three community infrastructure projects that will provide much needed environmental upgrades to the area.

  • 14
    APR
    2010
    Economic Stimulus: More Boom Gates On The Way in NSW

    Work to improve safety around another two level rail crossings in New South Wales is about to start with funding coming from the Rudd Labor Government's Economic Stimulus Plan.

  • 14
    APR
    2010
    Economic Stimulus: More Boom Gates On The Way in SA

    Work to improve safety at another four South Australian level rail crossings is about to start within weeks with funding coming from the Rudd Labor Government's Economic Stimulus Plan.

  • 14
    APR
    2010
    Works Underway On First Stage Of Nhill Truck Stop

    The first stage of the $11.4 million new Nhill Trailer Exchange is now underway, with the start of construction of turning lanes on the Western Highway.

  • 13
    APR
    2010
    Quirindi's Royal Theatre Reopens

    There was a new blockbuster in Quirindi today with the opening of the redeveloped Quirindi Royal Theatre, along with two other local infrastructure projects.

  • 13
    APR
    2010
    A Further $844,500 To Fix Local Black Spots

    Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and Federal Member for Fraser Bob McMullan today announced the Rudd Labor Government will provide $844,500 to fix five dangerous black spots on local roads.

  • 10
    APR
    2010
    Community Infrastructure Opens Up In Camperdown

    The Camperdown community in Southern Victoria today celebrated the opening of the Leura Oval upgrade and seven other important community infrastructure projects in the region.

  • 10
    APR
    2010
    Nyora Community Now Shooting Hoops

    The Nyora community today began their 2010 netball season with the opening of the upgraded Nyora Recreation Reserve, including two new netball courts.

  • 09
    APR
    2010
    New Wollondilly Youth Hub Opened For Youth Week

    Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion, Senator the Hon. Ursula Stephens, today joined the local community and Mayor Les McMahon, in Tahmoor to celebrate the beginning of Youth Week 2010 and to mark the official opening of the $1.03 million Wollondilly Youth Hub.

  • 08
    APR
    2010
    Main Works Now Underway On Nagambie Bypass

    Major works on the main section of the Nagambie Bypass are underway, with the new freeway route taking trucks and through traffic away from the town centre on track for completion in 2012.

  • 08
    APR
    2010
    Nine Ways To Improve Warrnambool Lifestyle

    The Warrnambool community today celebrated the opening of nine local infrastructure projects, worth more than $3.2 million, which will provide much-needed recreation and sports facilities to the region.

  • 07
    APR
    2010
    Work Underway On $9.4 Million Waverley Park Pavilion

    Sydney's eastern suburbs are celebrating the start of construction on the the much anticipated new Waverley Park Pavilion at Bondi Junction.

  • 02
    APR
    2010
    Conjola Mountain Realignment Opens To Traffic

    The upgrade and realignment of the Princes Highway at Conjola Mountain is now complete and open to traffic.

  • 01
    APR
    2010
    More Funding for South West WA Community Infrastructure

    The Rudd Labor Government will provide $252,000 for five ready-to-go community infrastructure projects in South Western WA as part of our plan to support jobs in local economies while delivering lasting benefits to communities.


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