WAKE UP CALL FOR RURAL ROAD SAFETY
IT IS a frightening statistic, but in New South Wales if you drive on country roads, you are four times more likely to die in a crash than in a metropolitan area.
WARRNAMBOOL AND GEELONG LINE UPGRADES OUT TO MARKET
The first step in the process to award a contract for major works on the Warrnambool and Geelong line upgrades is under way, with a call for Expressions of Interest from contractors.
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 […]