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Tails are wagging for Port Lincoln's first dog park at Puckridge Place

High impact projects continue to be delivered through the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program, with Port Lincoln’s first-ever dog park now open at Puckridge Place.

11 February 2024

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New RDA Chair to energise Gippsland's future

As part of the Albanese and Allan Governments’ commitment to elevating local expertise to activate regional communities, Kellie O’Callaghan has been appointed as the new chair of Regional Development Australia (RDA)…

08 February 2024

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Improving access to Disaster Ready funding for the Indian Ocean Territories

The Indian Ocean Territories (IOT) will have greater access to funding opportunities for disaster resilience actions, following the extension of the Albanese Government’s Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) to Christmas Island and the…

08 February 2024

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New Geelong Convention Centre unveils iconic brand

The official brand for the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCEC) has been unveiled, with the new logo honouring the culture and heritage of the Wadawurrung First Nations people.

07 February 2024

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State of Australia's Regions Report released

The Australian Government has today released the 2024 State of Australia’s Regions report.

06 February 2024

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Princess Wallington Reserve Cricket clubrooms now complete

The Australian Government continues to support councils across Western Australia to deliver local priorities, with the two-stage upgrade of the City of Stirling’s Princess Wallington Reserve Cricket Clubrooms now…

02 February 2024

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Waroona's Railside Park bringing the community together

The transformation of the Waroona town centre has reached a new milestone, with Stage 1 of Railside Park now complete – bringing the inland community located between Mandurah and Bunbury together like never before.

02 February 2024

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Applications now open for community grants in Eden-Monaro

The Albanese Government continues to invest in regional, rural and remote communities, with grants of up to $10,000 available to community groups across Australia.

30 January 2024

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Putting local government priorities front and centre

As part of the Albanese Labor Government’s continued partnership with local government and ongoing commitment to strengthen the services they deliver in every community, the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG…

30 January 2024

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$250,000 for research centre to save endangered turtles

The Albanese Labor Government is boosting marine research to protect the Fraser Coast’s endangered sea turtle, with $250,000 to be delivered under the Hinkler Regional Deal to the planned Fraser Coast Turtle Rehabilitation and Research Centre.

25 January 2024

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Hervey Bay city centre revitalisation gets underway

Construction of the new Hervey Bay Library and Council Administration Centre is officially underway, with the first sod turned today.

25 January 2024

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Public artwork to celebrate the Hon Susan Ryan AO

The Federal Parliament has approved the installation of a sculpture to honour the late Senator Susan Ryan AO FAICD within the Parliamentary Zone.

25 January 2024

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Noosa celebrates completion of $2.33 million Lawnville Road Bridge replacement

The much-anticipated completion of the Lawnville Road Bridge replacement in Cooroy will mark a significant achievement for the Noosa community.

20 December 2023

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2023 End of year message to the Norfolk Island community

As we speed towards the end of 2023, I would like to take a moment to wish everyone on Norfolk Island the best for the holiday season.

15 December 2023

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2023 End of year message to the IOT communities

As we reach the end of another year, I am keen to acknowledge what we have achieved in the Indian Ocean Territories (IOT) – and the positive progress we have made for communities in this region over the past twelve…

15 December 2023

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