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The South Australian Government has announced it has appointed Tatts Group as the operator to manage SA Lotteries’ brands and products for the coming 40 years.

$100 million for Basin communities

The Federal Government has announced that Murray-Darling Basin communities will share in $100 million in funding for economic diversification projects to assist them in transitioning to a ‘more sustainable water future’.

Government announces new river funding

The Federal Government will provide $155 million for major projects aimed at restoring the health of the wetlands in the South Australian Murray region.

Ord River expansion gets the nod

The Ord River irrigation expansion project has been greenlighted following an agreement between the Federal, Northern Territory and Western Australian Governments.

Tasmanian freight team holds inaugural meeting

The Tasmanian Freight Logistics Co-ordination Team has conducted its inaugural meeting, with members discussing future strategies of the State’s logistics and freight sector.

Victoria announces new catchment development guidelines

The Victorian Government has introduced new guidelines that will allow ‘sensible development’ in potable water catchment areas.

Broadwater EOIs released

The Queensland Government has released the Expression of Interest (EOI) for the new Broadwater Marine Project on the Godl Coast.

New children's hospital for Victoria

The Victorian Government has announced it will commit full funding for the construction of the new Monash Children’s Hospital.

Queensland announces more flood funding

The Queensland Government has announced $13.4 million worth of project funding to assist the state councils deliver the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry recommendations.

WA approves Yandicoogina extension

The Western Australian Government has announced it has granted approval for the $1.8 billion proposal by Rio Tinto to increase and extend the life of its Yandicoogina Iron Ore project in the Pilbara.

Deal locks in Victorian air hub

The Victorian Government has announced ‘an historic partnership’ in the establishment of a new national aviation services precinct that will provide training facilities, maintenance, repair and overhaul services.

Government releases final Murray plan

The Federal Government has released the long-awaited final Murray-Darling Basin Plan, with Federal Water Minister, Tony Burke, committing to 3200 gigalitres of environmental flow.

Queensland promises fresh approach to Western Rives management

The Queensland Government has convened the inaugural meeting of the Western Rivers Advisory Panel (WRAP) in Longreach.

SA outlines first response to SACE evaluation

The South Australian Government has outlined its response to the first South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) first evaluation.

Tasmania greenlights single water and sewerage authority

Legislation that will see the creation of a single water and sewerage body has passed through the Tasmanian Legislative Council.

First Living Victoria water policy kicks off

The Victorian Government has released the first draft initiative of the Living Victoria program, with State Minister for Water, Peter Walsh releasing the East Werribee Precinct Structure Plan (PSP).

NSW outlines property management reform

The New South Wales Government has flagged major reform to the management of its property portfolio after the Property Asset Utilisation Taskforce (PUAT) handed down its report earlier this week.

Browse gets the green nod

The Western Australian Government has granted environmental approval for the contentious Browse Liquefied Natural Gas Precinct at James Price Point, north of Broome.

Government opens new Flood Risk Portal

The Federal Government has opened the new one-stop-shop flood risk information service to assist the community, planners and insurers access the most up to date flood information about their local area.

NSW releases Draft freight strategy

The New South Wales Government has released its Draft Freight and Ports Strategy for public comment as the State moves to deal with the projected meteoric growth in freight over the coming decades.