The National Broadband Network (NBN) alone does not address all telecommunications services that are critical for regional and rural Victoria, according to the Victorian Government. The Regional Telecommunications Review will…
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LGSA rejects water utilities report
New South Wales councils have rejected key findings of Infrastructure Australia’s report into Local Water Utilities (LWU) and are “furious” at the lack of consultation. The Infrastructure Australia Report on…
Great Southern towns to receive facelifts
Local governments in Western Australia's Great Southern region will receive State Government grants to upgrade their streetscapes, roads and lighting. WA Minister for Regional Development, Brendon Grylls, announced the creation…
$100 million for community assets
By Angela Dorizas Local government will receive a $100 million funding boost for community infrastructure, Minister for Regional Australia and Local Government, Simon Crean, has announced. The new funding is…
New grants for rural community buildings
Local governments in Queensland are invited to apply for their share of the State Government’s $2 million rural capacity building fund. Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries and Rural and…
Community opportunity to shape regional rail link
Federal Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Anthony Albanese, said community representatives would play an important role in delivering the first major new rail line for metropolitan Melbourne in 80…
WA councils seek urgent drought assistance
By Angela Dorizas Local communities in Western Australia have appealed for urgent government assistant as they face severe drought conditions. The WA Local Government Association (WALGA) has called on the…
Brumby to bring 100 government jobs to Bendigo
The Victorian Government has unveiled plans to bring 100 public sector jobs to Bendigo with the opening of a new call centre. Premier John Brumby said the creation of the new Bendigo-based government…
Regional council ready to dump Telstra
By Lilia Guan Anger over Telstra's decision to close a call centre in the Grafton area has the local council up in arms. In early September Telstra announced…
WA boosts district allowance for regional public servants
By Angela Dorizas The Government of Western Australia has announced an increase in district allowance payments for more than 7000 public sector employees in regional areas. The $110.8 million district…
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