Media Releases April 2016
- 28APR2016Smart Cities Plan is a plan for the regions
Minister for Regional Development Fiona Nash and Assistant Minister for Cities Angus Taylor will ensure the Coalition Government's Smart Cities Plan is a plan for the regions.
- 28APR2016Slam dunk for Emerald Primary School as new sporting facilities open
Students of Emerald Primary School will soon be playing basketball and netball on a $1.5 million international grade court with the school's new indoor stadium open today.
- 27APR2016Paringa Backpackers Resort ready to welcome guests
The new $1.2 million Paringa Backpackers Resort officially opened today, offering accommodation for seasonal workers and tourists to the Riverland region of South Australia.
- 22APR2016Construction of Eton Range Realignment begins
The safety and reliability of the Peak Downs Highway is set to improve with construction of the Eton Range realignment west of Mackay now underway.
- 21APR2016Bendigo's new aquatic centre one step closer to reality
The community fundraising drive for the Greater Bendigo Aquatic Leisure and Wellbeing Centre was launched today.
- 21APR2016More aged care beds on offer for Norlane
Residents in North Geelong will soon have access to a range of much needed services, including a new aged care facility and 52 affordable rental houses, with construction starting today on the $43.5 million Norlane Integrated Community Project.
- 19APR2016Ashwood Reserve receives new sporting pavilion
Sports clubs in Ashwood will enjoy new purpose-built sporting facilities with the Ashwood Reserve Sporting Pavilion now open for use.
- 19APR2016New Deputy Chair for RDA Goldfields Esperance
The Australian Government has announced the appointment of Mrs Holly Phillips as the new Deputy Chair of the Regional Development Australia (RDA) Committee Goldfields Esperance in Western Australia, until June 2018.
- 17APR2016Macedon Ranges Netball scores a goal as new complex opens
The Macedon Ranges Regional Netball Complex was officially opened today following an extensive $2.57 million upgrade.
- 15APR2016Kingscliff foreshore revitalisation planning underway
Planning is well underway on the $21.2 million Kingscliff Foreshore Revitalisation and Redevelopment project.
- 11APR2016Albany to host key regional development meetings
Albany will be on show in October when it hosts two premier conferences about economic prosperity and development in regional Australia.