Tag: Regional Development
Multi-million dollar Mudgee TAFE revamp planned
Tenders are being called for a multi-million dollar upgrade of Mudgee's TAFE campus.[MORE]
Report reveals mixed economic outlook
The ANZ Regional and Rural Quarterly report has released a positive assessment of the south-east region of New South Wales, but it is not all good news.[MORE]
Submissions raise Helensburgh coal concerns
The New South Wales Department of Planning has received 45 submissions on a plan to nearly double the annual amount of coal removed from the Metropolitan Colliery at Helensburgh.[MORE]
Wharf tipped to boost Port Macquarie coffers
A new commercial wharf to be built in Port Macquarie next year is expected to inject $22 million into the local economy annually.[MORE]
Health funding falls short: Bartlett
Tasmania's Premier has welcomed the Federal Government's funding package for schools but says the state has missed out when it comes to health.[MORE]
Pressure begins over spending federal windfall
The State Opposition has accused the government of leaving the public in the dark over how it plans to spend its share of the Federal Government's $15 billion dollar funding package for the states and territories.[MORE]
Business lobby gets funding wish list ready
Tasmania's business leaders are compiling an infrastructure wish list with the State Government. [MORE]
Work to begin next March on Shepparton uni campus
Construction work is expected to start on Shepparton's new Latrobe University campus in March.[MORE]
Govt to investigate plea for Flametree protection
A Whitsunday community group says it is confident the Queensland Government will protect its area from industrial development.[MORE]
RSL wants underground power to protect memorial figs
The RSL has renewed calls for underground powerlines in the Pleystowe area, to preserve memorial figs along Mackay-Eungella Road.[MORE]
Funds boost for Bodalla Driver Reviver centre
The Driver Reviver centre at Bodalla has been given a boost, with the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) contributing $6,000 towards construction of a kitchen and servery.[MORE]
PM's office hears fertiliser plant proposal
A proposal to build a fertiliser plant in Collie is moving forward, with the proponents discussing their plans with staff from the Prime Minister's office last week.[MORE]
Lot 21 submissions favour conservation
Queensland's Department of Natural Resources has found conservation is the most appropriate use of Lot 21 on Great Keppel Island.[MORE]
Planning dept considers coal mine extension submissions
The environment plan covering the Metropolitan Colliery extension at Helensburgh has come off public display.[MORE]
Questions raised over no boat ramp for marina project
The recreational fishers' group, Sunfish, says it cannot understand why a proposed marina project in the Whitsundays does not include a new boat ramp.[MORE]
Council to jointly fund pool study
There are further moves to establish a multi-million dollar indoor pool complex on the New South Wales far south coast.[MORE]
Thousands sign petition against foreshore plans
More than 16,000 people have signed a petition objecting to what they say will be over-development of Crown land along Port Macquarie's foreshore.[MORE]
Council green lights Condobolin motel
There is hope a new 20-unit motel development will help alleviate a shortage of accommodation in Condobolin.[MORE]
Shire to hold Wesley Hill development talks
The Mount Alexander Shire will hold information sessions to discuss community concerns about the Wesley Hill Industrial Estate development.[MORE]
Inpex holds meetings on proposed gas plant
Inpex is holding community forums in Darwin this week on its proposed LNG gas plant in Darwin Harbour. [MORE]
Tripodi offers rail link conditional support
Ports and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi says he would like to see the Maldon to Dombarton rail link go ahead, subject to certain conditions.[MORE]
Council urged to delay Bega Valley subdivision
The opponents of a proposed big residential subdivision in the Bega Valley say the shire council should withhold its approval until the global financial situation improves.[MORE]
Maclean high-rise development on hold
The future of a large residential high-rise project in Maclean has been put on hold because of height issues.[MORE]
Foreign investors pull out of resort sale
The multi-million dollar sale of the exclusive Port Hinchinbrook Resort in far north Queensland has fallen victim to the international credit squeeze.[MORE]
Traders back Innisfail Hotel demolition
Business owners have welcomed the demolition of the cyclone damaged Innisfail Hotel in the centre of the far north Queensland town.[MORE]
