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2010
Funding for Community Infrastructure In Western VictoriaThe Rudd Labor Government will provide more than $2.5 million for 40 ready-to-go community infrastructure projects in regional communities across western Victoria as part of our plan to support local jobs while delivering lasting benefits for the communities.
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2010
Funding for Indi Community InfrastructureThe Rudd Labor Government will provide over $1.2 million for 12 ready-to-go community infrastructure projects in the electorate of Indi to support local jobs in the local economy while delivering lasting benefits for communities.
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2010
Funding for Regional SA Community InfrastructureThe Rudd Labor Government will provide $969,000 for 25 ready-to-go community infrastructure projects in the electorate of Barker as part of our plan to support jobs in the local economy while delivering lasting benefits for communities.
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2010
Funding for Redland City Community InfrastructureThe Rudd Labor Government will provide $363,000 for three ready-to-go community infrastructure projects across Redland City as part of our plan to support jobs in the local economy while delivering lasting benefits for communities.
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2010
Funding for Western Queensland Community InfrastructureThe Rudd Labor Government will provide $450,000 for 15 ready-to-go community infrastructure projects across Western Queensland as part of our plan to support jobs in the local economy while delivering lasting benefits for communities.
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2010
Funding for New England Community InfrastructureThe Rudd Labor Government has approved $981,000 for 28 ready-to-go community infrastructure projects in the New England region as part of our plan to support jobs in the local economy while delivering lasting benefits for communities.
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2010
Funding for Community Infrastructure in NSW Murray RegionThe Rudd Labor Government will provide $1.45 million for 21 ready-to-go community infrastructure projects in the Murray region as part of our plan to support jobs in the local economy while delivering lasting benefits for communities.
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2010
Funding for Wayne Richards Park in Port MacquarieThe Rudd Labor Government will provide $496,000 for a ready-to-go community infrastructure project in Port Macquarie as part of our plan to support jobs in the local economy while delivering lasting benefits for the communities.
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2010
Boost for Arts and Outreach Services in HawkesburyToday the Hawkesbury community has celebrated the official opening of two completed community infrastructure projects - the Kurrajong Community Hall extension and the St Albans School of Arts upgrade.
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2010
Funding Local Government Reform in the Northern TerritoryThe Rudd Labor Government will provide up to $1.35 million to support local government reform in the Northern Territory.
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2010
Funding Urban Planning and Local Government Reform in SAThe Rudd Labor Government will provide up to $2.65 million towards four urban planning and local government reform projects in South Australia.
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2010
$18 Million for New McLaren Vale IntersectionThe Prime Minister and the South Australian Premier today announced $18 million for a new intersection to be built at Victor Harbor Road and Main Road in McLaren Vale.
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2010
National Awards for Local Government - Entries OpenNominations have now opened for the 2010 National Awards for Local Government.
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2010
Single National Heavy Vehicle RegulatorQueensland will become the host jurisdiction for the national heavy vehicle regulator.
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2010
'Expressions of Interest' Sought for Kempsey Bypass BridgesIn preparation for the start of work on the new Kempsey Bypass, construction companies with expertise in bridge building are being encouraged to register under an 'expressions of interest' process being managed by the RTA.
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2010
Construction Starts on the Kingston BypassFederal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese, Tasmanian Infrastructure Minister Graeme Sturges and Franklin MP Julie Collins were today onsite to witness the official start of major construction on the $41.5 million Kingston Bypass.
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FEB
2010
New Agreement Opens The Way For Direct Flights To TurkeyDirect flights between Australia and Turkey are now possible following the signing of the first ever air services agreement between our two countries.
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2010
Funding For Southern Tasmania Community InfrastructureThe Rudd Labor Government will provide more than $1.3 million for 26 ready-to-go community infrastructure projects across southern Tasmania as part of our plan to support jobs in the local economy while delivering lasting benefits for communities.
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FEB
2010
Cardinia Scores With Multipurpose Auditorium OpeningThe Cardinia community in South East Melbourne today celebrated the opening of their new Bunyip Sports Multipurpose Auditorium and the completion of four further local community infrastructure projects.
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2010
The Lights Come On At Bellerive OvalTonight's Twenty/20 match between Australia and the West Indies was the first international cricket game to be played under Bellerive Oval's recently installed lights, marking the start of a new era for this iconic ground.
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2010
Rise in Sea Pollution Levy to Meet Pacific Adventurer Clean-UpThe Rudd Labor Government will temporarily increase the Protection of the Sea Levy by 3 cents per net registered tonne in order to recover the clean-up costs of the Pacific Adventurer bunker oil spill incident off the Queensland coast last March.
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2010
Funding For Mildura Community Infrastructure ProjectsThe Rudd Labor Government will provide $634,000 for four ready-to-go community infrastructure projects in Mildura and Red Cliffs to support local jobs while delivering lasting benefits for the community.
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FEB
2010
More Than $3.4 Million In Community Infrastructure Makes A Splash In MilduraResidents in and around Mildura today celebrated the completion of nine community infrastructure projects, worth over $3.4 million, by marking the opening of the redeveloped Merbein Swimming Pool.
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FEB
2010
$200 Million Anthony's Cutting Project UnderwayThe Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, the Victorian Roads Minister, Tim Pallas, and Member for Ballarat, Catherine King, today announced the official start of major construction on the $200 million upgrade of the Western Highway at Anthony's Cutting that will straighten and duplicate 5 kilometres between Melton West and Bacchus Marsh.
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2010
Charleville Town Hall - 'Hub of the South West' - OpensToday the Charleville community, known as the 'Hub of the South West', celebrated the opening of their newly refurbished Town Hall.
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2010
Funding for Community Playground in AugathellaThe Rudd Labor Government will provide $30,000 towards the construction of a new playground in Augathella, as part of our plan to support local jobs while delivering lasting community benefits for the future.
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2010
Karumba Airport Upgrade CompletedAnthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development today officially opened the $2.2 million upgrade of Karumba Airport in the Gulf region of Queensland.
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2010
Karumba Sports Complex UpgradeThe Rudd Labor Government has approved $30,000 towards the upgrade of the Karumba Sports Complex as part of the Economic Stimulus Plan to support local jobs today while delivering lasting benefits for the community.
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FEB
2010
$597,000 For Community Infrastructure On Eyre & Yorke PeninsulasThe Rudd Labor Government has approved $597,000 for 13 ready-to-go community infrastructure projects across South Australia's Eyre and Yorke Peninsulas to support local jobs today while delivering lasting benefits for the community.
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2010
Federal Funding For Gladstone Airport Terminal UpgradeThe Rudd Labor Government will contribute $5.5 million to upgrade the terminal at Gladstone Airport, an investment that will make sure this vital aviation hub is able to support the region's rapid population growth and industrial expansion.
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2010
Funding for Community Infrastructure in the Wheatbelt RegionThe Rudd Labor Government has approved $750,000 for 39 ready-to-go community infrastructure projects in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region to support local jobs while delivering lasting benefits for the community.
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2010
$246,000 for Community Infrastructure in StirlingThe Rudd Labor Government has approved $246,000 for a ready-to-go community infrastructure project in Stirling to support local jobs while delivering lasting benefits for the community.
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2010
Funding for Community Infrastructure in South Western WAThe Rudd Labor Government has approved $724,000 for 23 ready-to-go community infrastructure projects in Western Australia's south-western region to support local jobs while delivering lasting benefits for the community.
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2010
$532,000 for Community Infrastructure in the Pilbara RegionThe Rudd Labor Government has approved $532,000 for four ready-to-go community infrastructure projects in the Pilbara region, to support local jobs while delivering lasting benefits for the community.
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2010
$210,000 for Community Infrastructure in WA Great Southern RegionThe Rudd Labor Government has approved $210,000 for seven ready-to-go community infrastructure projects in Western Australia's Great Southern region to support local jobs and deliver lasting benefits for the community.
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2010
Funding for Community Infrastructure in WA GoldfieldsThe Rudd Labor Government has approved $233,000 for seven ready-to-go community infrastructure projects in Western Australia's Goldfields region to support local jobs while delivering lasting benefits for the community.
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2010
Funding for Community Projects in Gascoyne and Mid-West RegionsThe Rudd Labor Government has approved $210,000 for seven ready-to-go community infrastructure projects in Western Australia's Gascoyne and Mid-West regions to support local jobs while delivering lasting benefits for the community.
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2010
Funding for Community Infrastructure in Far Northern SAThe Rudd Labor Government has approved $120,000 for four ready-to-go community infrastructure projects in South Australia's far north to support local jobs while delivering lasting benefits for the community.
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FEB
2010
Funding for New Agnes Water Community FacilityThe Rudd Labor Government will provide $439,000 towards the construction of a new building to house a community meeting room, kitchen facilities and internet access for tourists and visitors and support indoor sporting activities.
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FEB
2010
The Show Goes On at the Nautilus TheatreThe arts community of Port Lincoln in South Australia will tonight celebrate the completion of the upgraded Nautilus Theatre, at the opening of a local show.
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FEB
2010
Work Progressing On Two Vital Pacific Highway ProjectsThe duplication of the Pacific Highway is gathering pace, with work on the Glenugie upgrade now underway and a preferred builder for the Sapphire to Woolgoolga section having been selected.
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FEB
2010
Funding For Coffs Harbour Sportz CentralThe Rudd Labor Government will provide $457,000 for infrastructure upgrades at Sportz Central in Coffs Harbour, as part of our Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program.
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FEB
2010
Brelsford Park Officially OpenCoffs Harbour's young people are about to embark on a new adventure following today's official opening of the new Brelsford ParkAdventure Playground.
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FEB
2010
Remote Aerodrome Safety Program - Funding Round Four OpensThe Rudd Labor Government has opened the final round of applications for funding under the Remote Aerodrome Safety Program.
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2010
$2.1 Million Foreshore Redevelopment Opened in WhyallaSenator for South Australia Annette Hurley today joined the Whyalla community and Council in celebrating the official opening of Stage 1 of the Whyalla Foreshore Redevelopment.
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FEB
2010
Infrastructure Projects Catering to Increasing Tourism in DalwallinuThe Dalwallinu community, 250 km North-East of Perth in Western Australia, today celebrated the official opening of two community infrastructure projects which will give a boost to tourism in the area.
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FEB
2010
Swim, Skate and Socialise in the Coolamon RegionThe rural New South Wales communities of Coolamon, Ganmain and Arldlethan today celebrated the official opening of three projects which will all add a new dimension to the region's recreational and sporting facilities.
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FEB
2010
Balranald and Euston Streetscape Projects CompleteThe Balranald region in South-Western NSW today celebrated the official opening of upgraded streetscape projects in the towns of Balranald and Euston.
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2010
New Rest Areas for Dukes HighwaySafety on the Dukes Highway is to be further improved following the start of construction on four new rest areas and the upgrade of three existing rest areas, part of a $6.6 million project to upgrade conditions on the Dukes highway.
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2010
More Seats On Routes Between Australia And ChinaMore flights, greater competition and lower fares on routes between Australia and China are now possible following the signing of a new air services agreement.
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2010
Traralgon East Highway Duplication Works BeginWorks are underway on the first stage of the Princes Highway East (Traralgon to Sale) duplication, with motorists able to look forward to a safer and easier travel along the major highway.
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2010
Contracts Clear Way for New Works on Nagambie BypassA safer freeway route taking trucks and through-traffic away from the Nagambie town centre is on track for completion in 2012, with major works on the next phase of the new Nagambie Bypass set to start in coming weeks.
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2010
More Seats On Routes Between Australia and the Middle EastAustralia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have settled a new air services agreement, opening the way for new international flights into Australia's regional airports.
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2010
Signal Creative Arts Studio Officially OpensGavin Marshall, Senator for Victoria, today joined Les Erdi OAM and representatives of the Victorian Government and City of Melbourne to officially open the new Signal Creative Arts Studio in Melbourne.
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FEB
2010
Deniliquin: Edge of the Outback Opens Five New FacilitiesThe Deniliquin community today celebrated the opening of five upgraded and new community facilities - all adding to the quality of the local sporting and recreational infrastructure.
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FEB
2010
Bruce Highway Alignment Options Announced Between Ingham And Cardwell RangeFederal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Anthony Albanese and Main Roads Minister Craig Wallace today announced that three alignment options for the future upgrade of the Bruce Highway between Ingham and the Cardwell Range were now available for public comment.
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2010
Kingston Bypass Contract SignedA contract for the construction of the $41.5 million Kingston Bypass has been awarded and the contract was signed today.
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FEB
2010
Strengthening Aviation SecurityThe Australian Government has today announced a comprehensive package of measures to strengthen Australia's international and domestic aviation security regime against emerging threats.
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FEB
2010
More Economic Stimulus Rail Projects CompletedA key milestone in the modernisation of the East West rail corridor has been reached with two new passing loops between Kalgoorlie and the Western Australia/South Australia border now completed.
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2010
Woodford To Hazelbrook Upgrade: Preferred Builder SelectedWork on the final stage of the Great Western Highway upgrade between Woodford and Hazelbrook is set to get underway in March following the selection of a preferred builder.
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FEB
2010
Traralgon Intersection Undergos Safety ImprovementsNext week work will begin on a safety upgrade at a high risk intersection in Traralgon with funding from the Rudd Labor Government's Economic Stimulus Plan.
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FEB
2010
New National Road Safety Council Starts Its WorkMembers of the new National Road Safety Council have commenced work, today holding their inaugural meeting at Parliament House in Canberra.
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