MONARTO ZOO SAFARI ROARS AHEAD

Today’s sod turning at regional South Australia’s Monarto Zoo officially marks the start of construction on a new state-of-the-art Safari Gateway Visitors Centre. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack said the $16.7 million project would provide enormous economic benefits to Monarto and neighbouring regions. “With this investment, the […]
$100 MILLION TO BOLSTER ROAD SAFETY IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Fifteen new road safety projects are about to start rolling out across South Australia as part of the first tranche of a road safety package worth more than $100 million, designed to reduce road trauma and save lives.
FUNDING FLOWS TO DROUGHT-AFFECTED REGIONS

Drought-affected regions are continuing to benefit from Australian Government funding support, with 24 projects sharing in more than $1.1 million under the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal’s award-winning Tackling Tough Times Together program.
MAJOR FUNDING ANNOUNCED FOR INNOVATIVE TRAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

The Australian Government is investing a further $220 million for an innovative signalling technology that is increasing the safety and reliability of Australia’s freight rail network and generating hundreds of jobs.
INFRASTRUCTURE AUSTRALIA’S 2021 PRIORITY LIST WELCOMED

The Australian Government has welcomed today’s release of Infrastructure Australia’s (IA) 2021 update to its Infrastructure Priority List, showcasing the Government’s commitment to deliver nation-defining infrastructure while helping inform future investment priorities for all levels of government.
WAGGA WAGGA AGED CARE RESIDENTS TO RECEIVE VACCINE TODAY

Wagga Wagga’s aged care residents will be receiving the COVID-19 vaccine today after Health Care Australia made the late decision to reschedule its planned vaccination days earlier this week.
FUNDING FLOWS TO FINISH NSW’S BOLIVIA HILL UPGRADE

The Australian Government has unlocked almost $43 million in new funding to finish the Bolivia Hill upgrade in New South Wales.
NOW IS THE TIME TO MOVE REGIONAL

Australians are turning the dream of a tree change into reality, with the largest quarterly shift on record of city dwellers making the move to regional Australia.
$10 MILLION AVAILABLE TO DRIVE ROAD SAFETY INNOVATION

Funding is now available to support a safer road system and drive down road trauma, with applications open under Round 2 of the $12 million Road Safety Innovation Fund.
TRANSCRIPT: ACT LIGHT RAIL PRESS CONFERENCE, 24 February 2021

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