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New local governance for Norfolk Island

The Australian Government has decided on a new bespoke local governance model for Norfolk Island, delivering on its commitment to restore local democracy.  

13 November 2024

Media release

Somerton Park Tennis Club upgrades complete

The Albanese and Malinauskas Labor Governments continue to partner with the City of Holdfast Bay to get high-priority local community facilities off the ground – with upgrades to Somerton Park Tennis Club on Adelaide’s south-west coast officially…

11 November 2024

Media release

Work underway on Tasmanian workers' commemorative park

Construction of Tasmania’s first memorial dedicated to deceased workers is officially underway, with Elizabeth Gardens at Invermay set to be transformed.

07 November 2024

Media release

ABC Radio Breakfast with Ross Solly
SUBJECTS: National Capital Authority annual report, Scrivener Dam and Commonwealth Bridge projects, Qantas upgrades, Fee-Free TAFE, HECS debts.

05 November 2024

Transcript

King Creek Bridge opening rounds out $20 million replacement program

The Australian and New South Wales governments continue to partner with local governments across the state to get high-priority road and community infrastructure off the ground.

04 November 2024

Media release

Better health taking flight for rural and regional Tasmanians

As part of the Albanese and Rockliff governments’ commitment to improving the state’s regional healthcare, the new Tasmanian home of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is a step closer, with planning and design works underway.

04 November 2024

Media release

RDAs focus on big challenges, big opportunities in Busselton

This week, collaboration, networking and celebrations were in order as members from Regional Development Australia (RDA) committees nationwide met in Busselton for the 2024 RDA National Forum and inaugural Awards Dinner.

02 November 2024

Media release

Delivering local priorities in Aston

The Albanese Labor Government continues to boost the liveability of Melbourne’s east, with federal funding delivering road and community infrastructure projects across Aston.

01 November 2024

Media release

Delivering local priorities in Cooper

The Albanese Labor Government continues to boost the liveability of Melbourne’s north, with federal funding delivering road and community infrastructure projects across Cooper.

01 November 2024

Media release

Ti-Tree Bend tank in the mix for Tamar fix

Work to improve the quality of Launceston’s biggest waterway has reached a new milestone, with construction of a giant storage tank at Ti-Tree Bend underway, following the recent completion of upgrades to the Margaret Street Pump…

31 October 2024

Media release

National Capital Authority Community Forum

The public is invited to a National Capital Authority (NCA) Community Forum on Thursday 14 November to learn about the NCA’s work to shape the National Capital.

29 October 2024

Media release

1206 2CC Breakfast with Stephen Cenatiempo
SUBJECTS: Housing, Flood Resilience, Mobile Black Spots.

24 October 2024

Transcript

Australia's Indian Ocean Territories: Like nowhere else in Australia
From endemic wildlife to iconic turquoise waters, the Indian Ocean Territories (IOT) are like nowhere else in Australia. Located over 2600km from mainland Australia, the IOT, comprising Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, are home to some of

24 October 2024

Opinion piece

Delivering local priorities on the North Coast
The Albanese Labor Government continues to boost the liveability of communities across Richmond, with federal funding delivering road and community infrastructure projects across the Tweed and Byron Shires.

23 October 2024

Media release