Tag: Regional Development
RDA Illawarra outlines 5yr plan
The body in charge of economic development in the Illawarra has launched its plan for the next five years.[MORE]
Aborigines urge UN to delay convict sites World Heritage move
The Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre has asked the United Nations to suspend deliberations about whether to protect Tasmanian convict sites like Port Arthur.[MORE]
More focus sought on Bunbury infrastructure
The Opposition spokesman for regional development says Bunbury's population and industry growth will stall because the city's infrastructure is at capacity.[MORE]
Court approves new shopping centre in Emerald
The Court of Appeal has paved the way for the construction of a new shopping centre in Emerald in Queensland's Central Highlands.[MORE]
Stimulus grants skewed to Labor seats
A report on the Federal Government's $500 million regional grants program has found a disproportionate number of applications from Labor-held electorates were given money.[MORE]
Plans underway for sealed road to fishing spot
The Shire of Broome says the State Government could end up spending millions of dollars on a sealed road to a fishing spot if Woodside decides against building a gas hub at James Price Point. [MORE]
Eildon - Jamieson Road to be finished by Christmas
The Eildon - Jamieson Road will be sealed by the end year, with the final sealing work to start today.[MORE]
Flood relief grants extended in southern Qld
The Queensland Government has extended its flood relief program for farmers and small business in the state's southern region affected by the March floods.[MORE]
Kapooka Bridge to be replaced
The New South Wales Government has announced funds to design a replacement for the notorious Kapooka Bridge on the Olympic Highway.[MORE]
LNP pledges $5m to upgrade Mackay showgrounds
The Liberal National Party (LNP) candidate for Dawson says his party will put $5 million towards upgrading the Mackay showgrounds in north Queensland if elected.[MORE]
Solar plans for toxic waste site
The Victorian Government says land originally earmarked for a toxic waste dump near Mildura could become the site for a major solar development.[MORE]
Swan pledges $10m for Mackay ring-road planning
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan says the Government says it will commit $10 million from its regional infrastructure fund to a planning study of the Mackay ring-road in north Queensland.[MORE]
Calls for speed cut to Orange district road
A bid to cut the speed limit on part of the Cadia Road near Orange is being referred to the Roads and Traffic Authority. [MORE]
Developers expected to challenge growth strategy
Wollondilly Shire Council says it expects the development industry will challenge planning guidelines to hold back Sydney's south-western expansion.[MORE]
Government commits to superior Bega Bypass
The Federal Government says that if it is re-elected, it will build a far superior Bega Bypass than originally planned in South East New South Wales.[MORE]
Green light for Beaconsfield mine merger
The Beaconsfield gold mine in northern Tasmania will get $8 million to help it expand, under a merger deal announced with Bendigo Mining.[MORE]
Country town welcomes high-speed internet trial
Residents of a small farming and timber town in north-east Tasmania have welcomed access to high-speed internet. [MORE]
Murray councils want to host population boom
Murray councils will lobby governments for better infrastructure in the region to help accommodate Australia's population growth. [MORE]
Work to begin on Bega retail complex
Construction of a major retail complex in Bega's CBD on the New South Wales far south coast is expected to begin in the next few days.[MORE]
Important conferences take place in Mildura
Two important conferences will be held in Mildura today.[MORE]
South Forster developments in the works
Planning is underway for a new residential development in the South Forster area. [MORE]
Developer authority highlights abattoir possibilities in Gulf country
A development body says building an abattoir in Queensland's Gulf of Carpentaria region would boost employment opportunities for Indigenous people. [MORE]
Fraser Coast weighs up federal housing program
The Federal Government says the Fraser Coast in south-east Queensland will have to prove it has jobs to support the building of new, affordable housing. [MORE]
Hunter chamber prepares federal wish list
The Hunter Business Chamber says funding for the inner-city expansion of Newcastle University and redevelopment of the law courts are high on its wish list for the federal election campaign.[MORE]
Fraser council extends 'shovel-ready scheme'
The Fraser Coast Council in south-east Queensland says it is extending the deadline on its development fee discounts to keep up with the number of building applications.[MORE]
