03 Feb 2023
National Capital Authority Chief Executive re-appointed Following five years of exemplary work in the role of Chief Executive of the National Capital Authority (NCA), Sally Barnes has been reappointed for a further three years.
02 Feb 2023
Way forward on Norfolk Island’s local government model I know that community input is the key to unlocking the answers to many local issues.
01 Feb 2023
Funding sends remote health clinic off to flying start The Albanese Labor Government will invest $1 million to support the development of a new purpose-built remote health clinic at William Creek in South Australia, in partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS)
31 Jan 2023
What we heard on Norfolk Island shipping and freight The Australian Government is committed to supporting sustainable and long-term shipping and freight services for the Norfolk Island community.
20 Jan 2023
Brindabella Road upgrade Motorists who travel on the Brindabella Road will benefit from an additional Australian Government commitment of $20 million for safety upgrades.
18 Jan 2023
More funding to strengthen remote, rural and regional communities Thirty-four projects will share in over $288,000 in federal funding through the second round of the Strengthening Rural Communities – Rebuilding Regional Communities (RRC) program.
22 Dec 2022
$2.6 million to fund 17 new Black Spot projects in Tasmania Funding under the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program will substantially improve 17 dangerous crash sites on Tasmanian roads in 2022–23.
16 Dec 2022
End of year message - Norfolk Island The approach of the end of 2022 is a valuable opportunity to reflect on the year that was, a chance for all of us to look to the future and 2023 with optimism and positivity.
16 Dec 2022
End of year message - Indian Ocean Territories As the end of the year rapidly approaches, I wanted to share some reflections with you on my first six months as the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories.
08 Dec 2022
ABC Heywire winners celebrate stories of life across regional and rural Australia Strength, perseverance, and optimism feature strongly in the stories from the 2023 ABC Heywire winners.
08 Dec 2022
Dr Hugh Heggie PSM Appointed as Northern Territory Administrator The role of Administrator is an important public office supporting the Northern Territory – administering key statutory, civic and ceremonial responsibilities for the Territory.
25 Nov 2022
Funding for Bega Valley bridge upgrade Motorists who travel on some of Australia’s oldest and narrowest bridges will benefit from new Australian Government-funded upgrade and replacement projects.
25 Nov 2022
Local government in the spotlight at ministers' forum Key challenges facing local governments across Australia in skills, workforce, housing and financial sustainability were discussed today at the first Local Government Ministers’ Forum of the Albanese Government.
23 Nov 2022
$39 million for regional bridge upgrades The Albanese Government is continuing to improve the safety and productivity of bridges in regional areas by investing $39 million across 18 projects under the Bridges Renewal Program.
22 Nov 2022
Australian Government delivers increased communications network resilience across Eden-Monaro Communities right across Eden-Monaro are now better prepared for emergencies and natural disasters following the installation of backup NBN Sky Muster satellite services.