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The Federal and Victorian governments have announced local governments rebuilding from the effects of the 2009 bushfire will have an additional year to claim funding.
Attorney-General Robert McClelland said Australian and Victorian Governments had agreed to extend the deadline for infrastructure claims for the 2009 bushfires under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA).
“Under the NDRRA, the Australian and Victorian Governments jointly fund the rebuilding of critical community infrastructure in areas hit by disaster, including roads, bridges and schools,” Mr McClelland said.
WA launches Mid-West strategy
The Western Australian Government has released a public draft framework for its new regional planning and infrastructure development in the State’s Mid-West.
SA opens $16 million training tender
The South Australian Government has opened a $16 million tender fund for SA registered training organisations, industry and employers to train job seekers throughout the state.
Victoria keeps triple-A rating
Credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s has confirmed that Victoria will maintain its triple-A rating.
Main Roads WA receives sustainability recognition
Main Roads WA has achieved international recognition for its 2011 Annual Report’s public sustainability reporting and accountability processes.
NSW forms new transport agency
The New South Wales Government has established its new integrated transport agency, Transport for NSW.
WA Government releases Skilling WA report
The Western Australian Government has released a progress report on the first six months of the State Government’s Skilling WA Workforce development plan, finding ‘good progress’ is being made on meeting the state’s current and future skills demand.
Victoria expands eServices panel
The Victorian Government has announced an expansion of its eServices panel in a bid to develop more opportunities for local ICT companies and foster competition in the provision of ICT services to the government.
Weatherill at loggerheads with MDBA
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has cast doubt over the forthcoming Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s (MDBA) draft basin plan after he declared the buyback of 2,800 gigalitres to be inadequate.
$6.6 billion Kevin's Corner project EIS released
The Queensland Government has released the environmental impact statement (EIS) for the $6.6 billion Kevin's Corner coal mine project for public comment.
Queensland releases Renewable Energy Industry Development Plan
The Queensland Government has unveiled a plan to help attract and accelerate investment and development of the renewable energy industry and projects in Queensland.
NT introduces Constitutional Convention Bill
The Northern Territory Government has introduced the Constitutional Convention (Election Bill) 2011 before Territory Parliament, as recommended by the bi-partisan Steering Committee and the Northern Territory Constitutional Convention Committee.
Victoria releases Fundraising Code of Conduct
The Victorian Government has released a new Fundraising Code of Conduct that will see extensive reform to the state's political fundraising methodology.
Urban Renewal Authority Victoria established
The Victorian Government has announced the establishment of the Urban Renewal Authority Victoria and the appointment of the board of directors.
Tasmanian forestry exit grants open
Guidelines for the Australian Government funded $45 million Tasmanian Forest Contractors Voluntary Exit Grants are now available online.
Government reports find renewable energy potential in regional WA
Two separate reports published by the Federal Government have examined the potential for renewable energy development in regional Western Australia.
Greens slam Olympic Dam special Committee
The South Australian Greens have slammed the special Committee set up by the State’s Lower House to examine the Olympic Dam Expansion Bill, describing the hearings as farcical.
Victoria opens first round of Communities for Nature Grants
Victoria’s Department of Sustainability the Environment (DSE) has opened the first round of the $20 million Communities for Nature Grants.
Queensland attracts record mining exploration investment
Queensland Mining Minister Stirling Hinchliffe has announced that the state has attracted a record $1.126 billion resource exploration investment.
TRUenergy to invest in Queensland gas fired stations
TRUenergy has announced it is seeking to invest in two new gas fired power stations in Queensland. The move has been welcomed by the Federal Government, describing the announcement as a welcome step towards meeting Australia’s energy needs through lower emissions generation.
Commonwealth blocks Victoria from alpine grazing
A new regulation under current environmental law will prohibit the reintroduction of cattle grazing to the Alpine National Park in Victoria without due assessment of the potential environmental damage.