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2011Australia's First Urban Design 'Protocol'There’s a new tool to improve the quality and useability of our public spaces and city buildings—a plain-English ‘how-to’ guide and check list for decision makers and professionals whose work affects the built environment as well as members of the public who care about the design of their local community.
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2011Nagambie Bypass: Northern Section Opens to TrafficAlmost two years to the day since the start of work, the first section of the new Nagambie Bypass has today opened to traffic, with the entire $188 million project on track to be completed by the middle of next year (2012).
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2011Ballina Bypass Opens Ahead Of ScheduleAfter just three years of construction, the new Ballina Bypass has opened to traffic six months ahead of schedule—an achievement which will no doubt be welcomed by the local community as well as regular users of the Pacific Highway.
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2011Australia's Role in International Shipping Recognised by the IMOAustralia has been re-elected to second place on the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) reflecting our role as a key voice in international shipping.
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2011Increased Security at Darwin AirportDarwin Airport will benefit from the Gillard Labor Government’s $100,000 investment in two Explosive Trace Detection machines at its domestic and international terminals by the end of the year.
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2011Safety Improvements Being Delivered Along Sturt HighwayWork now underway on installing new roadside barriers at various locations along the Sturt Highway in Waikerie and Renmark is expected to be completed by Christmas.
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2011Ring Road Planning Study Under WayAECOM—a leading global consultancy—has been selected for the task of identifying the preferred route and preparing the detailed ‘business case’ for the proposed Mackay Ring Road, with funding from the Gillard Labor Government’s new Regional Infrastructure Fund.
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2011Bruce Highway Safety Package: More Black Spots To Be FixedMore dangerous black spots along the Bruce Highway between Caboolture and Curra will soon be fixed following the approval of funding for eight projects, adding to the record capital works program already well underway up and down this 1,700 kilometre long road.
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2011New Laws To Protect AntarcticaShips will be banned from carrying heavy grade oils through Antarctica after the passing of laws introduced by the Gillard Government through Parliament.
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2011Parkes To Broken Hill Upgrade Reaches Major MilestoneThe rebuilding of the Interstate Rail Network between Broken Hill and Parkes has today reached the halfway mark with the laying of the 500,000th new, Australian-made concrete sleeper.
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2011New Laws To Protect Shipping CrewsCrews working on commercial ships in Australian waters will have their working conditions protected after laws introduced by the Gillard Government passed through Parliament.
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2011Harsh Penalties for Oil SpillsShips which leak oil into Australian waters now face fines of $11 million after penalties introduced by the Gillard Labor Government passed through Parliament.
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2011Road Safety BillsThe Government will establish a new national road safety system to tackle speed, fatigue and dangerous work practices in the trucking industry - to make Australia’s roads safer for all drivers.
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2011Cash Injection for Regional Road Projects in QueenslandMore than $220 million in Federal funding will be brought forward as the Gillard Labor Government pulls out all the stops to get the work done on a number of major road projects in regional Queensland.
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2011Cash Injection For State's Single Biggest Road ProjectWith good progress being made on the new Hunter Expressway—the single biggest road construction project currently underway anywhere in NSW—the Gillard Labor Government has decided to bring forward $200 million in Federal funding to maintain the momentum.
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2011New Explosive Detection Technology On The WayBy 2013 advanced explosive detection equipment will be installed at the nation’s international airports, eliminating the need for passengers to discard containers of duty free alcohol, shampoo, soft drink and hair product from their carry-on luggage before boarding their flight.
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2011Plan Approved for Perth Airport UpgradeToday I have approved Perth Airport's draft Major Development Plan which includes a significant expansion of its International Terminal.
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2011Plan Approved for Melbourne Airport UpgradeToday I have approved Melbourne Airport’s draft Major Development Plan which includes a new $26 million athlete’s facility.
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2011Cash Injection for State's Biggest Infrastructure ProjectsWith good progress being made on two of South Australia’s biggest ever infrastructure projects—electrification of the Gawler Line and construction of the South Road Superway—the Gillard Labor Government has decided to bring forward $196.5 million to maintain the momentum.
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2011Majura Parkway: Detailed Design Work BeginsThe Australian and ACT Governments have today announced that SMEC Australia has been selected to undertake and complete the detailed design work on the new Majura Parkway.
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2011Early Works Start On Mains & Kessels UpgradeThe long awaited upgrade of one of Brisbane’s busiest intersections - Mains and Kessels - is now under way, with major construction activities set to start in late January 2012.
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2011Scene Of Nation's Worst Road Accident Closer To Being FixedMore than 20 years since the horrific Clybucca bus crash and after two years of planning and community consultations, work will start on the duplication the Pacific Highway between Frederickton and Eungai next year, with major construction to kickoff in mid-2013.
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2011New Research Centre for WollongongThe University of Wollongong will produce world-class research and teaching in infrastructure development with the opening of its new $62 million SMART Infrastructure Facility.
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NOV
2011National Heavy Vehicle Regulator BoardToday I am pleased to announce the appointment of three key industry leaders to the implementation board of Australia's first National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.
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NOV
2011First Sod Turned on Four Overtaking Lanes Near MackayToday construction work started on four new overtaking lanes along the Bruce Highway between Mackay and Proserpine, improvements which when completed will give motorists even more opportunities to pass slower moving vehicles safely.
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2011International Airline Activity Continues to RiseThe Australian aviation industry has again seen solid growth in passenger numbers in the last financial year with international movements reaching record numbers.
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NOV
2011Delivering Victoria's Regional Rail LinkDelivery of Victoria’s Regional Rail Link — currently the nation’s biggest public transport infrastructure project — is gathering pace, with the construction of two new platforms at Southern Cross Station now complete.
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NOV
2011Kings Road Interchange to Open Early; More upgrades to ComeThe multimillion dollar upgrade of the intersection between the Calder Freeway and Kings Road at Taylors Lake will now be completed before Christmas — six months ahead of schedule — and under-budget, with the savings to be used to deliver an even more extensive upgrade than originally planned.
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2011A Better, Safer Barton Highway Opens to TrafficThe Barton Highway is now a better, safer road following the completion of major improvements along the section known as Gounyan Curves, the scene of many crashes over the years.
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NOV
2011Hume Highway Duplication Enters the Home Straight: Another Two Bypasses CompletedThe massive job of rebuilding the Hume Highway which connects Australia’s two biggest cities has entered the home straight following the completion of work on two of the three remaining sections.
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NOV
2011Chair Announced for Australia's First National Transport RegulatorToday I am pleased to announce that Bruce Baird will be the Chair of the new National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Board.
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NOV
2011National Transport Ministers Meeting Engages SectorFor the first time in its history, the meeting of Australia's Transport Ministers will see the involvement of key industry groups, providing greater transparency and engagement.
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2011Safety Work Continues on Victoria PassWork has begun this week on improvements to the Great Western Highway on the top curve of Victoria Pass, the scene of a number of recent fatalities.
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