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Increased Security at Sydney AirportSydney Airport will benefit from a $2.6 million boost to security through the Gillard Labor Government’s Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) Program.
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Increased Security at Newcastle AirportNewcastle Airport will benefit from a $2.6 million boost to security through the Gillard Labor Government’s Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) Program.
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Increased Security at Cairns AirportCairns Airport will benefit from a $2.6 million boost to security through the Gillard Labor Government’s Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) Program.
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RRL: Builders Shortlisted For West Werribee Junction WorkIn another step forward for the Regional Rail Link - currently the nation’s biggest public transport infrastructure project - three consortiums interested in delivering the West Werribee Junction section have been shortlisted.
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RRL: Builders Shortlisted For Second Major Package Of WorkFollowing an evaluation process, two consortiums interested in delivering the Southern Cross Station to Footscray stage of the Regional Rail Link project - which includes realigning and upgrading the existing track and building two lines - have been shortlisted.
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Consultations on National Maritime ReformFor the first time in history, Australia will have a single national regulator for maritime safety, turning 50 different pieces of legislation across eight jurisdictions into one uniform system.
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Darwin International Airport Expansion Plan ApprovedA revised development plan for Darwin International Airport will provide more check-in desks and boarding gates to cater for a growth in passenger numbers.
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Draft Report Released Into Airport Economic RegulationThe Productivity Commission today released its draft report into the economic regulation of airport services.
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Agreement On Historic Transport ReformsThe Gillard Labor Government will deliver the most important reforms for the transport sector since Federation after reaching agreement on Transport Regulators at today’s COAG meeting.
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Travellers Queue Up To Trial Body ScannersThe completion of a trial of new body scanning technology at Sydney International Airport has seen passengers heading off overseas queuing up to volunteer.
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Stimulus: Ulan Line Upgrade Completed On Time & On BudgetThe modernisation of the Hunter Valley Rail Network is progressing on time and on budget, with the upgrade to the Ulan Line connecting Gulgong to the Port of Newcastle via Muswellbook now completed.
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Bridges a Focus of Kempsey Bypass Work in AugustFederal Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Anthony Albanese and NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Services Andrew Stoner today said that work on the Kempsey Bypass was progressing well.
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Qantas AnnouncementThe Australian Government believes in an Australian-based and majority Australian-owned Qantas.
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Isis River Bridge Upgrade Improves Safety for MotoristsThe much anticipated $29.6 million Isis River Bridge on the Bruce Highway south of Childers will be open to traffic tomorrow.
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Kangaroo Island Gets Major Boost to EcotourismVisitors to Kangaroo Island will be able to enjoy the benefits of a $3 million upgrade which will help to make the island a must-see holiday destination for eco-tourists from Australia and around the world.
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Widening of the Kwinana Freeway BeginsMajor construction work began today to add two new lanes to the Kwinana Freeway between the Leach and Roe Highways.
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North Coast Rail Upgrade: Rappville Project CompletedThe elimination of sharp bends along the Interstate Rail Network between Newcastle and the Queensland border is progressing well with work on yet another section of track now completed.
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Making Way For A Safer Bruce HighwayThe safety of motorists is the driving force behind the closure of three median cross-overs on the Bruce Highway which will allow for future works on this vital highway.
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Dangerous Black Spot Fixed Near SofalaSafety improvements along the Ilford-Sofala Road north of Sofala have been completed, removing a notorious black spot which has been the scene of one fatality and several crashes in recent years.
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Builders Selected for Tintenbar to Ewingsdale UpgradeBaulderstone, a builder with extensive expertise in delivering major road projects, has been selected for the job of duplicating the Pacific Highway from Tintenbar to Ewingsdale, clearing the way for work to start early next year, Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Roads Minister Duncan Gay said today.
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Ballina Bypass to Finish Six Months Ahead of ScheduleMotorists will be able to bypass Ballina by Christmas with the next section of the Pacific Highway upgrade set to be finished and open to traffic six months ahead of schedule.
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Government Paves the Way for Infrastructure AlliancesNew national guidelines for alliance contracting will benefit taxpayers and industry groups by driving better value for money and cost savings on major projects.
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A Blueprint To Australia's Transport Future: First Stage Of High Speed Rail Study ReleasedThe Gillard Labor Government has taken the first step towards progressing the vision of a modern, high speed rail network connecting two-thirds of Australians and providing a new foundation for a low carbon, high productivity economy.
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Pacific Highway Black Spot Fixed at 12 Mile CreekSafety improvements along the Pacific Highway at Twelve Mile Creek have been completed, removing a notorious black spot which has been the scene of 12 crashes in recent years.
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Body Scanner Trial at Sydney AirportA new trial of body imaging technology will begin at Sydney International Airport today as part of a trial to take place from 2 - 19 August.
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