BOOYONG BRIDGE OFFICIALLY OPENS
Booyong Bridge was officially opened today, the first of five new bridges being built as part of the Bangalow Bridges Replacement project.
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY STEPS UP AT LAKES ENTRANCE
Pedestrians in Lakes Entrance will be able to cross the Princes Highway more safely with the introduction of two sets of pedestrian crossing lights.
TRANSCRIPT: PRESS CONFERENCE with The Hon Warren Entsch MP, Member for Leichhardt – CAIRNS, 8 October 2018
Subjects: Infrastructure projects; National Highway Extension; Funding
TRANSCRIPT: Interview with Tom Connell, Sky News Live, 8 October 2018
Subjects: New IPCC report recommending revised emissions targets; inquiry into road user charges; Nationals’ proposed new visa.
$40 MILLION BUNTINE HIGHWAY UPGRADE WELL UNDER WAY IN NORTHERN AUSTRALIA
Further upgrades to one of the Northern Territory’s high-priority cattle routes has started, following the start of construction for Package 1 in June.
NATIONALS RALLY FOR TASSIE SENATOR STEVE MARTIN
The Nationals are holding a conference in Tasmania to highlight the party’s broadening presence in the regions throughout Australia and the importance of Steve Martin’s re-election. The Federal Nationals’ Parliamentary Team is in strong attendance at the conference to support Senator Martin and listen to business and community leaders about local issues. Deputy Prime Minister […]
NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY GOVERNANCE REVIEW ANNOUNCED
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack has announced a new Review of National Road Safety Governance. The Review is one of 12 recommendations put forward by the independent inquiry into the National Road Safety Strategy (NRSS) 2011-2020, initiated by the Australian Government in September 2017. Undertaking the Governance […]
Ouyen’s new lake going swimmingly
The Victorian town of Ouyen now has its own recreational lake for the town’s skiers, fishers and swimmers to enjoy following a long-running community campaign. Federal Member for Mallee Andrew Broad said the lake has been a long time coming and will bring a range of recreational benefits to the people of Ouyen and the […]
TOURISM AND EXPORTS WINNERS IN NEW AVIATION OPPORTUNITIES WITH FIJI AND THE PHILIPPINES
Trade and tourism opportunities are set to flow thanks to the Australian Government’s agreement to expand air services arrangements with Fiji and the Philippines. Deputy Prime Minister, Nationals’ Leader and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the revised arrangements with Fiji would increase passenger capacity by more than 20 per cent […]
Safer Bruce on the way
Works have started on the Bruce Highway – Cairns Southern Access Corridor – Stage 4 – Kate to Aumuller project which will reduce travel times and improve safety. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the $104.1 million jointly-funded upgrade from Kate Street to Aumuller Street would help […]