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The Victorian government has created a new unit based within the Department of Planning and Community Development to liaise with peri-urban councils in the area surrounding Melbourne.

The Planning Minister Matthew Guy said the Unit would focus on population management, strategic planning and long-term structure planning of towns and future communities.

It will be the first port of call for councils needing assistance in strategic planning and transport integration and rural, coastal, green wedge and interface issues.

Tasmanian Skills Strategy Report Card released

The Tasmanian Government has released the second Skills Strategy Report Card, providing an overview of progress in implementing the Tasmanian Skills Strategy, which was initiated in 2008.

NT Government cuts deal for indigenous employment in banking sector

The Northern Territory Government has entered a $3 million, six year contract with NAB and Traditional Credit Union which will secure employment for indigenous people

ACT broadens Women's Return to Work Grants

The ACT Government has broadened the eligibility criteria for its Women's Return to Work Grants Program to allow more women in the community greater access to financial assistance as they re-enter the workforce.

WA tackles future skills shortages

The Western Australian Government is tackling projected skills shortages in the state with a program to raise awareness nationally and internationally of workforce requirements and opportunities for immigrants.

Draft ACT Primary Health Care Strategy released

The draft ACT Primary Health Care Strategy has been released for public consultation, setting out seven priority areas for action to improve primary health care in the Territory.

Draft report on Disability Care and Support released

The Productivity Commission has called for written submissions on its draft report on Disability Care and Support by 30 April.

Tasmanian Government releases climate change reports

The Tasmanian Government has launched major reports to help Government, business and farmers better understand the impacts of climate change.

Draft planning framework for the Pilbara released

A new planning framework to guide development in the Pilbara has been released in response to many of the opportunities and challenges facing the region.

Councils call for NSW planning system overhaul

The Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW (LGSA) are calling on all political parties to scrap Part 3A and end the State Government's 'reign' over the NSW planning system. The LGSA say a genuine test and independent commission for state significant developments is needed to restore the balance to land use planning.

President of the Local Government Association, Cr Keith Rhoades AFSM, said it is essential that the incoming State Government work in close consultation with Local Government to develop a more open and transparent planning system.

Victorian Energy for the Regions initiatives announced

The expansion of the natural gas network to regional communities across Victoria is a step closer as the government progresses the delivery of its $100 million Energy for the Regions program.

National Partnership for disaster reconstruction signed

Acting Prime Minister and Treasurer Wayne Swan and Queensland Premier Anna Bligh have signed the National Partnership for Natural Disaster Reconstruction and Recovery.

Queensland announces new Wild Rivers initiatives

An Economic Development Mentor Support Network is part of package of new initiatives announced by Environment and Resource Management Minister Kate Jones as the next plank of the Bligh Government’s Wild Rivers program, aimed at providing Indigenous communities in the Cape with greater capability to capitalise on economic opportunities.