- 11
MAY
2010
Budget Boost for Transport Safety in the RegionThe Rudd Government will provide an extra $14.5 million for Australian transport safety authorities to continue working with their Indonesian counterparts to make the skies and waterways within our region even safer.
- 11
MAY
2010
Rural and Regional Investments to Keep Communities StrongThe 2010-11 Budget will inject a further $3.8 billion into rural and regional communities to be delivered through greater infrastructure investment and better targeted industry support.
- 11
MAY
2010
Tasmania Continues to Benefit from Record InvestmentThe Rudd Labor Government's unprecedented investment in the road and rail infrastructure within Tasmania continues unabated, with a further $169 million being provided in the 2010-11 Budget.
- 11
MAY
2010
Victoria Continues to Benefit from Record InvestmentThe Rudd Labor Government's unprecedented investment in the road and rail infrastructure within Victoria continues unabated, with a further $1 billion being provided in the 2010-11 Budget.
- 11
MAY
2010
Queensland Continues to Benefit from Record InvestmentThe Rudd Labor Government's unprecedented investment in road infrastructure in Queensland continues unabated, with a further $1.2 billion being provided in the 2010-11 Budget.
- 11
MAY
2010
NSW & the ACT Continue to Benefit from Record InvestmentThe Rudd Labor Government's unprecedented investment in the road and rail infrastructure within New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory continues unabated, with a further $1.5 billion being provided in the 2010-11 Budget.
- 11
MAY
2010
Western Australia Continues to Benefit from Record InvestmentThe Rudd Government's will build on its unprecedented investment in Western Australia's road and rail infrastructure with a further $799 million provided in the 2010-11 Budget.
- 11
MAY
2010
South Australia Continues to Benefit from Record InvestmentThe Rudd Labor Government's unprecedented investment in the road and rail infrastructure within South Australia continues unabated, with a further $404 million being provided in the 2010-11 Budget.
- 11
MAY
2010
Northern Territory Continues to Benefit from Record InvestmentThe Rudd Labor Government unprecedented investment in the road infrastructure within Northern Territory continues unabated, with a further $166million being provided in the 2010-11 Budget.
- 11
MAY
2010
$2.35 Billion Boost for Local and Community InfrastructureLocal and regional communities across Australia will benefit from the Rudd Government's record $2.35 billion investment in local infrastructure and services in this year's Budget.
- 11
MAY
2010
Northern Territory Continues to Benefit from Record InvestmentThe Rudd Labor Government unprecedented investment in the road infrastructure within Northern Territory continues unabated, with a further $166million being provided in the 2010-11 Budget.
- 11
MAY
2010
Budget Delivers an Unprecedented Boost to AviationThe Rudd Government will invest an extra $237.2 million to bolster public confidence in the safety of air travel and to put in place the infrastructure needed to support continued growth and jobs in this vital industry.
- 11
MAY
2010
Budget Boost for Historic Transport ReformsThe Rudd Government will provide an additional $8.3 million to progress sweeping reforms to the way governments regulate our $49 billion transport sector.
- 11
MAY
2010
Nation Building Rail InvestmentThe Rudd Government will invest a further $1 billion in the government-owned Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) to upgrade even more of its 10,000 kilometre network - work, supporting up to 1,500 jobs.
- 11
MAY
2010
Nation Building to Expand Productive Economic CapacityThe Rudd Government is investing massively in vital economic infrastructure to build up Australia's economic capacity and face the future with confidence.
- 31
MAY
2010
Appointments to the Airservices Australia BoardToday, I announce the reappointment of David Forsyth as Chair of the Airservices Australia Board and Henk Meertens as a Board Member, as well as the appointment of Jude Munro as a new Member of the Board.
- 31
MAY
2010
ACT Rollout Of Keys2driveThe ACT rollout of an innovative driver education program that provides a free driving lesson to learner drivers and their parents - keys2drive - has begun.
- 28
MAY
2010
Funding For Warrnambool Community Entertainment CentreThe Rudd Labor Government will provide more than $2.1 million for the redevelopment of the Warrnambool Entertainment Centre.
- 29
MAY
2010
Wallace Creek Bridge Opens in BundabergThe distance between Burnett Heads and the Bundaberg Port Marina precinct has effectively been halved following today's official opening of the new bridge over Wallace Creek.
- 27
MAY
2010
Mascot Library And Museum Upgrade CompleteThe Mascot community celebrated the official opening of the Mascot Library and Museum today, which will provide improved facilities for the local community.
- 24
MAY
2010
Funding For New Visitor Information Centre In DerbyThe Rudd Labor Government will provide $1.25 million to construct a new tourist and visitor information centre at Derby in Western Australia.
- 24
MAY
2010
Funding For New Family Centre in KarrathaThe Rudd Labor Government will provide $3 million to the Shire of Roebourne to construct a new family centre in Baynton West in Karratha.
- 21
MAY
2010
Funding For Southern Regional Livestock ExchangeThe Rudd Labor Government will provide more than $4 million to build a new energy efficient and water saving roof over the Southern Regional Livestock Exchange facility in Moss Vale, NSW.
- 21
MAY
2010
Funding For Kingaroy Town Hall Forecourt And LibraryThe Rudd Labor Government will provide $1.6 million to upgrade the Kingaroy Town Hall Forecourt and Library in Kingaroy, Queensland.
- 21
MAY
2010
Funding For New Community Aquatic Centre In Rainbow BeachThe Rudd Labor Government will provide more than $1.4 million to build the new Rainbow Beach Aquatic Centre in Rainbow Beach, Queensland.
- 21
MAY
2010
Funding Announced For Belmore SportsgroundThe Rudd Labor Government will provide $4.9 million to redevelop the Belmore Sportsground in Sydney's Inner West.
- 20
MAY
2010
Funding For the North Shore Community CentreThe Rudd Labor Government will provide almost $3.5 million to build a new North Shore Community Centre in Mudjimba on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
- 20
MAY
2010
Funding For Unley Green Corridor Linear TrailThe Rudd Labor Government will provide $2.3 million towards the final stage of the Green Corridor Linear Trail in the City of Unley in Adelaide.
- 20
MAY
2010
Funding For Prospect Oval RedevelopmentThe Rudd Labor Government will provide $1.75 million for redevelopment of the grandstand at Prospect Oval in Adelaide.
- 20
MAY
2010
Funding For Victoria Park in AdelaideThe Rudd Labor Government will provide nearly $1.3 million to build a new community sports and recreation precinct at the iconic Victoria Park in Adelaide.
- 18
MAY
2010
Funding For Kyogle Town Centre RedevelopmentThe Rudd Labor Government will provide $1.2 million towards the redevelopment of Kyogle's town centre in the Northern Rivers region.
- 18
MAY
2010
Funding For Fisher Park Upgrade in GraftonThe Rudd Labor Government will provide more than $1.8 million to upgrade the sporting facilities at Fisher Park in Grafton.
- 18
MAY
2010
Funding For Moree Hot Artesian Pool ComplexThe Rudd Labor Government will provide $3 million to redevelop the 115-year old Moree Hot Artesian Pool Complex.
- 17
MAY
2010
Funding To Upgrade Great Lakes Aquatic and Leisure CentreThe Rudd Labor Government will provide $1.8 million to expand the Great Lakes Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Forster in New South Wales.
- 17
MAY
2010
Funding For Blue Mountains Clean Technology ParkThe Rudd Labor Government will provide more than $3.5 million to develop a Clean Technology Park at Lawson in the Blue Mountains.
- 27
MAY
2010
Funding For New Performing Arts Centre in WodongaThe Rudd Labor Government will provide $3 million to construct a new Wodonga Community Arts and Entertainment Centre.
- 27
MAY
2010
Major Boost for Regional AviationThe Rudd Labor Government will provide almost $1.1 million to assist Wagga Wagga City Council install an Instrument Landing System (ILS), technology which will enable the city's airport to remain open during adverse weather conditions such as fog and heavy rain.
- 24
MAY
2010
Three Serious Players In The Running To Operate Queenslands First Ever Light Rail SystemPremier Anna Bligh today revealed the final shortlist of contenders to build the Gold Coast's light rail system.
- 24
MAY
2010
A New Town Centre For Gin GinAnthony Albanese, the Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, and Maxine McKew, the Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Development, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government will provide $1.8 million to revitalise the town centre of Gin Gin, in Queensland.
- 21
MAY
2010
Working Together for Sunshine Coast's Regional DevelopmentMaxine McKew, Parliamentary Secretary for Infrastructure and Regional Development joined members of the Sunshine Coast community at Maroochydore today to officially launch Regional Development Australia (RDA) Sunshine Coast.
- 20
MAY
2010
Funding For The North Shore Community CentreThe Rudd Labor Government will provide almost $3.5 million to build a new North Shore Community Centre in Mudjimba on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
- 20
MAY
2010
New Fire Station At Sunshine Coast AirportToday I officially commissioned the new $6 million fire station at Sunshine Coast Airport.
- 20
MAY
2010
Budget Delivers Major Infrastructure For Broken HillToday I visited Broken Hill to confirm the unprecedented $565 million investment the Rudd Labor Government is making in the rail infrastructure of Far Western NSW.
- 20
MAY
2010
Funding For Victoria Park In AdelaideThe Rudd Labor Government will provide nearly $1.3 million to build a new community sports and recreation precinct at the iconic Victoria Park in Adelaide.
- 19
MAY
2010
Funding for Gladstone Regional Sports UpgradesThe Rudd Labor Government will provide more than $1.9 million to upgrade five regional sporting grounds in Gladstone, South Gladstone, Benaraby, and Clinton.
- 18
MAY
2010
Contract Awarded For Next Section Of Ring Rd UpgradeMelbourne's $2.25 billion M80 Ring Road Upgrade is pushing ahead with the construction contract awarded for the next section of the vital project.
- 17
MAY
2010
More Federal Money $135,000 to Fix Black Spot in LyneThe Rudd Labor Government will invest $135,000 to fix a further dangerous black spot on a local road in the Federal electorate of Lyne.
- 17
MAY
2010
More Federal Funding to Fix Black Spots in New EnglandThe Rudd Labor Government will invest $365,000 to fix a further three dangerous black spots in the Federal electorate of New England.
- 16
MAY
2010
Safety Improvements for Rail Level CrossingsHigh risk rail level crossings at Lillico Road in Lillico and at Clarendon Station Road near Evandale are safer with work complete, adding new flashing crossing warning lights to existing signs.
- 14
MAY
2010
Queensland Rollout Of keys2driveAn innovative driver education program developed by the nation's peak motoring body - Australian Automobile Association (AAA) - and funded by the Rudd Labor Government has arrived in Queensland.
- 13
MAY
2010
Pilot's Association Wrong About Cockpit Security RegulationsI am surprised by the fundamental factual errors made in a statement today by the Australian and International Pilots Association about cockpit security regulations.
- 14
MAY
2010
Historic Air Traffic Agreement Between Airservices and RAAFThe Rudd Labor Government has overseen an historic agreement to implement an integrated, cutting-edge national air traffic management system between the Royal Australian Air Force and Airservices Australia.
- 14
MAY
2010
Funding For Mount Druitt Community Resource HubThe Rudd Labor Government will provide $4 million to build a new multipurpose community resource centre at Mount Druitt in Sydney's west.
- 14
MAY
2010
Funding For Coal Loader Site Redevelopment in WavertonThe Rudd Labor Government will provide more than $1.8 million towards the innovative Coal Loader Parkland Centre for Sustainability project on Sydney's North Shore.
- 13
MAY
2010
$110 Million Tender Release Gets Gold Coast Rapid Transit Project MovingThe highly anticipated Gold Coast Rapid Transit project takes a further step towards reality today with Premier Anna Bligh and Federal Transport Minister Anthony Albanese opening bids for $110 million worth of roadwork contracts.
- 12
MAY
2010
Trucking Operators To Benefit From Smaller Rego IncreaseToday I introduced into the Parliament legislation which would more than halve the next annual increase in the registration fees due to be paid on 1 July by the owners of trucks and trailers, saving the industry $116 million a year.
- 10
MAY
2010
Economic Stimulus: Delivery Of Boom Gates Continues in NSWThe level crossing on Mitchell Street (Mitchell Highway) in Nyngan is set to become safer, with work now underway on replacing the existing stop signs with boom gates, lights and bells.
- 09
MAY
2010
Great Western Highway Project Moves ForwardThe preferred route and cost estimates for the upgrade of the Great Western Highway between Mount Victoria and Lithgow have now been finalised, with the first instalment of vital safety works expected to start by the end of the year.
- 07
MAY
2010
Major Works on the Gawler Line to Begin on 6 June 2010The start of major track works on South Australia's biggest rail revitalisation project - the electrification of the Gawler line - is now only a month away.
- 06
MAY
2010
Contractors Chosen For Cardwell Range RealignmentThe construction companies that will straighten and upgrade the Bruce Highway over the Cardwell Ranges have been selected, clearing the way for work to begin in July.
- 05
MAY
2010
Infrastructure Projects Open Across The Mid MurrayDana Wortley, Senator for South Australia, joined with the Mid Murray community today to celebrate the opening of sixteen projects which will provide much-needed sporting, recreation and community facilities across the region.
- 04
MAY
2010
Major Revamp Of Museum Of Contemporary ArtThe Australian and NSW Governmentshave joined forces to help fund a major makeover and upgrade of Sydney's iconic Museum ofContemporary Art (MCA) - to help it attract international exhibitions for the Asia-Pacificregion.
- 03
MAY
2010
South Australian Rollout Of keys2driveAn innovative driver education program developed by the nation's peak motoring body - Australian Automobile Association (AAA) - and funded by the Rudd Labor Government has arrived in South Australia.
- 03
MAY
2010
More Federal Money To Fix Black Spots In WannonThe Rudd Labor Government will invest almost a million dollars to fix a further two dangerous black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of Wannon.
- 03
MAY
2010
More Federal Money To Fix Black Spots In MurrayThe Rudd Labor Government will invest more than half a million dollars to fix a further two dangerous black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of Murray.
- 03
MAY
2010
More Federal Funding To Fix Black Spots In McMillanThe Rudd Labor Government will invest more than a million dollars to fix a further six dangerous black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of McMillan.
- 03
MAY
2010
More Federal Funding To Fix Black Spots In McEwenThe Rudd Labor Government will invest $581,000 to fix a further two dangerous black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of McEwen.
- 03
MAY
2010
More Federal Funding To Fix Black Spots In MalleeThe Rudd Labor Government will invest more than half a million dollars to fix a further three dangerous black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of Mallee.
- 03
MAY
2010
More Federal Funding To Fix Black Spots In La TrobeThe Rudd Labor Government will invest $348,000 to fix a further two dangerous black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of La Trobe.
- 03
MAY
2010
More Federal Funding To Fix Black Spots In IndiThe Rudd Labor Government will invest $92,000 to fix a further dangerous black spot in the Federal electorate of Indi.
- 03
MAY
2010
More Federal Money To Fix Black Spots In HigginsThe Rudd Labor Government will invest $219,000 to fix a further four dangerous black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of Higgins.
- 03
MAY
2010
More Federal Money To Fix Black Spots In GippslandThe Rudd Labor Government will invest $2,426,000 to fix a further thirteen dangerous black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of Gippsland.
- 03
MAY
2010
More Federal Money To Fix Black Spots In FlindersThe Rudd Labor Government will invest $2,661,000 to fix a further eight dangerous black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of Flinders.
- 03
MAY
2010
More Federal Money To Fix Black Spots In DunkleyThe Rudd Labor Government will invest $447,000 to fix a further two dangerous black spots on local roads in the Federal electorate of Dunkley.
- 01
MAY
2010
Another Economic Stimulus Rail Project CompletedAnother key milestone in the modernisation of the East West rail corridor has been reached with the newly upgraded passing loop at Bolivar becoming operational from today.
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