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The Victorian Government has announced a commitment of $10 million in funding for the next stage of the large-scale Solar Systems Project, which will see a new 1.5 megawatt solar pilot plant build near Mildura, consisting of 40 photovoltaic dishes.

Bids open for Webb Dock redevelopment

Bids for the $1.6 billion redevelopment of the Port of Melbourne have been officially opened after the Victorian Government called for expressions of interest for the new Webb Dock container terminal, automotive terminal and Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI) Hub.

Queensland to drop QR National shares

The Queensland Government has confirmed it will sell $1.5 billion worth of shares in rail freight company QR National.

Victoria releases solar atlas to stimulate investment

The Victorian Government has released its Victorian Solar Atlas tool, which maps the state’s solar energy resources in a bid to help investors and developers to make decisions about the best sites for new solar projects.

WA names Gateway project winner

The Western Australian Government has announced the Gateway WA Consortium has been chosen as the preferred alliance partner to delver the billion dollar Gateway WA project, with work expected to start early next year.

WPA open for business

The South Australian Government has welcomed the unlocking of the Woomera Protected Area (WPA) after the Federal Government lifted the initial moratorium phase, seeing it replaced with a standardised Deed of Access.

NSW releases 20 year infrastructure strategy

Infrastructure NSW has announced the release of the State Infrastructure Strategy, which recommends 70 major projects and reforms that should take priority over the next five, 10 and 20 years in an attempt to drive productivity and economic growth.

SA receives strategic plan update

The South Australian Government has received an independent progress report on the State’s Strategic Plan and has been published for the community to access.

SA to cut 4,000 public sector jobs

The South Australian Government will cut 4,000 jobs from the public sector as it rolls out its new Public Sector Renewable Program aimed at ensuring the delivery of better quality and more innovative community and public services.

Tasmania secures AA+ rating

Ratings agency Standards and Poor’s has confirmed Tasmania’s AA+ credit rating, noting the state’s financial management was key to maintaining the “very positive ratings factor.”

Tasmania releases climate change issues paper

The Tasmanian Government is calling for public submissions on a new issues paper that examines climate change adaptation measures in the state.

Tasmanian Bill to codify rights for those with mental health illnesses

A new Bill brought before the Tasmanian Parliament seeks to provide official recognition of human rights for those suffering with a mental illness.

Victoria seeks input for ICT strategy

The Victorian Government is seeking input from the public on a draft ICT strategy being developed the Victorian Information and Communications Advisory Committee (VICAC).

Water flows from Victoria's desalination plant

Drinking water has begun to flow from the new Victorian Desalination Plant through the 84 kilometre underground pipeline and into Melbourne’s Cardinia Reservoir.

Work begins on Tasmania's new Antarctic wharves

The Tasmanian Government has announced work has begun on the new $7 million redevelopment of the Macquarie Wharf Number 2 Shed, which will be able to host new Antarctic research vessels from China.

IPART calling for submissions on local government red tape reduction

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is calling for public submissions for its review into local government red tape.

NCVER releases VET financial data

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has released key financial information of the country’s vocational education and training (VET) system.

Plibersek 'extremely concerned' over Queensland cuts

Federal Minister for Health Tanya Plibersek has said she is extremely concerned over the Queensland Government’s $4.4 million per year cuts to health care grants.

Government announces funding for flood mapping

The Federal Government has announced the signing of a $5 million agreement between Geoscience Australia and Engineers Australia that will see a complete revision of the Australian Rainfall and Runoff guide, with an aim to achieve a better understanding of flood risks faced by communities.

Victorian development contributions advisory committee established

An independent advisory committee has been appointed by the Victorian Government to assist in delivering an "effective, transparent and simple" development contribution system across the state.