- 27
JUN
2010
A Tasmanian Driving Holiday Remains AffordableFrom Thursday, the financial assistance available to mainland Australians wanting to take their car to Tasmania for a driving holiday will be increased for the third year in a row.
- 28
JUN
2010
Works Underway at Wayside ChapelRedevelopment of the Wayside Chapel began today, with the turning of the first sod on the construction site of the new buildings.
- 24
JUN
2010
Study Of Adelaide's Rail Freight Network CompletedI have today released the Adelaide Rail Freight Movement Study, honouring our 2007 election commitment and completing one of the most comprehensive reviews into the rail infrastructure needs of the Adelaide region.
- 23
JUN
2010
Another Economic Stimulus Rail Project CompletedAnother key milestone in the modernisation of the East West rail corridor has been reached with the completion of work on a new passing loop at Coondambo between Adelaide and Kalgoorlie.
- 23
JUN
2010
Bridge Upgrades Will Save Truck Drivers Time and MoneyTruck drivers will get better access to the businesses in Canberra's north following completion of strengthening work on the Ginninderra Creek Bridges as well as two culverts in Mitchell.
- 23
JUN
2010
Truck Warning Signs to Be Installed on Tasmanian RoadsTen sets of electronic warning signs will soon be installed along the most hazardous and winding sections of four of Tasmania's busiest transport routes, technology which will make these roads safer by alerting drivers to any oncoming trucks.
- 23
JUN
2010
More Rest Stops on the Way for South AustraliaConstruction will begin later this year on a new rest stop on both the Sturt and Dukes highways, providing long distance truck drivers with even more opportunities to take a break or catch up on their sleep.
- 23
JUN
2010
Three Key Queensland Bridges to Be StrengthenedThe Dogwood Creek Bridge, the Lockyer Creek Bridge and the Ampol Bridge will all be made strong enough to carry bigger, heavier vehicles, a move which will cut hours and hundreds of kilometres off the journeys of many of the State's truck drivers.
- 22
JUN
2010
International Level Crossing Awareness DayThe Rudd Labor Government together with the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) have marked International Level Crossing Awareness Day by confirming the final set of boom gates to be funded in South Australia with stimulus money have been installed.
- 22
JUN
2010
International Level Crossing Awareness DayThe Rudd Labor Government together with the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) have marked International Level Crossing Awareness Day by announcing boom gates have been installed at the 47th NSW level crossing to be made safer with economic stimulus money.
- 22
JUN
2010
Victoria Marks International Level Crossing Awareness DayInternational Level Crossing Awareness Day has been marked in Victoria with confirmation safety works at three more priority rail level crossing is nearing completion.
- 22
JUN
2010
Tasmania Marks International Level Crossing Awareness DayInternational Level Crossing Awareness Day has been marked in Tasmania with confirmation safety works at six more priority rail level crossings is nearing completion.
- 17
JUN
2010
2010 National Awards for Local GovernmentThe Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd and Minister for Local Government Anthony Albanese today announced the winners of the prestigious National Awards for Local Government.
- 18
JUN
2010
Investing In Our Partnership with Local GovernmentThe Australian Government today announced an additional investment of $100 million into community infrastructure, including libraries, community centres and sports grounds and facilities, as part of our partnership with local government.
- 18
JUN
2010
Funding for Wyong Shire Community and Surf Life Saving ClubsThe Rudd Labor Government will provide $5 million to construct two new surf life saving facilities at Shelly and Soldiers beaches on the New South Wales Central Coast.
- 17
JUN
2010
Trucking Rego Increase HalvedParliament has today approved amendments to the Interstate Road Transport Charge Act which will allow the Rudd Labor Government to more than halve the next annual increase in the registration fees paid by the owners of trucks and trailers.
- 17
JUN
2010
Another Economic Stimulus Rail Project CompletedAnother milestone in the modernisation of the East West rail corridor has been reached with the completion of work on the extension of the existing passing loop at Yarrabandai, approximately 60km west of Parkes, in NSW.
- 11
JUN
2010
Australian Council of Local Government - 17 and 18 JuneThe Rudd Labor Government will hold the third Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG), the nation's largest gathering of mayors and shire presidents, at Parliament House next week.
- 11
JUN
2010
$2 Billion for Queensland From Regional Infrastructure FundThe Australian Government today announced that Queensland should expect more than $2 billion in additional infrastructure investment from the new $6 billion Regional Infrastructure Fund.
- 11
JUN
2010
Lighting Up Mackay StadiumToday, the Rudd Government announced a further $2.5 million to deliver a state-of-the-art stadium for Mackay.
- 10
JUN
2010
Risky Abbott's Infrastructure Policy: A Return to Bottlenecks and Lost Export EarningsOpposition Leader Tony Abbott has confirmed he is opposed to further public investment in Western Australia's road, rail and port infrastructure, a move which would again leave the mining sector struggling to meet the growing international demand for our resources.
- 09
JUN
2010
Funding for Walter Padbury Active Reserve RedevelopmentThe Rudd Labor Government will provide more than $1.4 million to redevelop the Walter Padbury Active Reserve in Thornlie in Perth.
- 09
JUN
2010
Funding for New Aquatic Centre in PinjarraThe Rudd Labor Government will provide $1.2 million towards the construction of the heated Murray Aquatic Centre at Pinjarra in Western Australia.
- 09
JUN
2010
$6 Billion Regional Infrastructure FundThe Australian Government today announced that it will establish a new $6 billion Regional Infrastructure Fund.
- 09
JUN
2010
Funding for Winchelsea Neighbourhood Community HubThe Rudd Labor Government will provide more than $2 million to build a Winchelsea Integrated Neighbourhood Community Hub (W.I.N.C.H.) in Victoria.
- 08
JUN
2010
Dorset Golf Course Tees OffDavid Feeney, Senator for Victoria, joined Mayor Alex Makin from the Maroondah City Council today to celebrate the opening of the renovated Dorset Golf Course, delivering much needed improved facilities to the Croydon community.
- 08
JUN
2010
New Fire Station And Control Tower For Broome AirportBroome will benefit from an investment of nearly $20 million into a brand-new fire station and air traffic control tower at the airport.
- 08
JUN
2010
A National Prequalification Regime Closer Than Ever BeforeToday I invite industry to work with the Rudd Labor Government to develop a National Prequalification System which will cut red tape, boost competition within the construction sector and promote a more seamless national economy.
- 04
JUN
2010
Funding for Coffs BCU International Stadium UpgradeThe Rudd Labor Government will provide nearly $2.2 million to upgrade the stadium lighting at BCU International Stadium in Coffs Harbour.
- 08
JUN
2010
Economic Stimulus: More Boom Gates for South AustraliaA further priority level crossing in South Australia will soon become safer, with funding from the Rudd Labor Government's Economic Stimulus Plan.
- 08
JUN
2010
Regional Rail Link Community Information SessionsResidents of Wyndham Vale and Tarneit are invited to attend a series of community information sessions to gain more information about the Regional Rail Link project.
- 07
JUN
2010
Funding For Bacchus Marsh Civic And Community HubThe Rudd Labor Government will provide just over $2 million to towards the construction of a new civic and community hub in Bacchus Marsh.
- 04
JUN
2010
$3.6 Million For Orange Indoor Aquatic Centre ExpansionThe Rudd Labor Government will provide more than $3.6 million towards a new Orange Indoor Aquatic Centre.
- 07
JUN
2010
Federal Government Partnering With ANCAP for Car SafetyThe Federal Government is joining forces with Australia's leading independent vehicle safety advocate to increase the number of crash tests conducted on and safety ratings given to new cars entering the Australian market.
- 04
JUN
2010
Another Economic Stimulus Rail Project CompletedAnother milestone in the modernisation of the East West rail corridor has been reached with the completion of work on the extension of the existing passing loop at Hillgrange in South Australia.
- 04
JUN
2010
Funding For Urunga, Dorrigo And Bellingen Town CentresThe Rudd Labor Government will provide more than $1.4 million to continue upgrading the central business districts of Bellingen, Urunga and Dorrigo on the North Coast.
- 04
JUN
2010
Economic Stimulus: Minimbah Bank 3rd Track Project CompletedMember for Hunter Joel Fitzgibbon officially opened another big Hunter infrastructure project today.
- 04
JUN
2010
New Community Infrastructure Opens Across DalbyJohn Hogg, Senator for Queensland, today celebrated the opening of 11 community infrastructure projects, worth a total of more than $5.7 million, across Dalby.
- 04
JUN
2010
Works Begin on Tully Multi-Purpose CentreThe $6.1 million Tully Multi-Purpose Centre is now on the way with Jan McLucas, Senator for Queensland, joining the local community on site today to turn the first sod, officially kicking off construction works.
- 02
JUN
2010
Securing Regional Airlines' Access to Sydney AirportThe Rudd Labor Government has taken action to make sure that regional airlines continue to have reasonable access to Sydney Airport, which is a vital transport hub for regional communities.
- 02
JUN
2010
Towards Our Motoring Future: Electric Vehicle Hits The RoadThe first mass-produced fully-electric car, Mitsubishi's i-MiEV, has hit the Australian road following an official launch at Parliament House in Canberra.
- 02
JUN
2010
Major Project Facilitation Status: West Pilbara Iron OreI have granted Major Project Facilitation (MPF) status to the West Pilbara Iron Ore Project, underscoring the Rudd Labor Government's efforts to support the investment that will position Australia to take full advantage of the global recovery.
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