Tag: Programs and Initiatives
NSW Govt denies high-rise metro plan
The New South Wales Government has denied reports it has begun planning high-rise developments around the proposed metro rail line for Sydney's inner west.[MORE]
Wagga homeless to benefit from new Federal funding
A senior researcher with the Saint Vincent de Paul Society is confident the New South Wales Riverina region will benefit from a new push to tackle homelessness.[MORE]
Indigenous rangers program expanded
The Federal Government is expanding its program of employing Indigenous people to work as rangers in remote environments.[MORE]
Barnett admits failing timetable for election pledges
The West Australian Premier, Colin Barnett, says he has not broken any pre-election promises despite failing to meet a self imposed deadline to implement key party policies.[MORE]
Libs seek timetable to review of sex offenders program
The Tasmanian Opposition is calling for swift action from the state government on implementing changes to the treatment of sex offenders.[MORE]
Lifeline for ACL Bearings
The State Government has agreed to provide a one off loan to troubled car parts manufacturer ACL Bearings, after urgent talks to support hundreds of jobs.[MORE]
Government steering tough action at hoons
The Tasmanian Government is warning it's about to take even tougher action against reckless and dangerous drivers.[MORE]
Minister says Bell Bay expansion will unlock state transport
The State Government says a major expansion of the Bell Bay port will unlock constraints in Tasmania's transport system.[MORE]
Kimberley gas hub site revealed
The Premier, Colin Barnett, has announced that the state's new gas hub will be located at James Price Point, 60 kilometres from Broome.[MORE]
Public invited to comment on future of wharf shed
The revival of Hobart's Princes Wharf is a step closer, with the Premier David Bartlett today announcing a final public consultation phase and timeline for development.[MORE]
Internet filters won't work: ISP
Two of the country's major internet providers say the Government appears unlikely to meet its own deadline for trials of mandatory internet filtering.[MORE]
Toyota losses won't affect Aussie hybrid: Carr
The Federal Government says a deal to build a hybrid Toyota sedan in Melbourne is not threatened by the company's first operating loss in 71 years.[MORE]
Inclusion Commissioner to be revealed today
Tasmania's welfare sector says the state's first Social Inclusion Commissioner will need to be able to drive change across all government departments.[MORE]
Avebury workers to be offered retraining
The Tasmanian Government is planning to offer retraining to nearly 200 out of work miners, to encourage them to stay in the state.[MORE]
Opposition slates Government over road infrastructure
The State Opposition claims Tasmania would be in a better position to deal with the global financial crisis if the Government had properly invested in the state's infrastructure.[MORE]
Choice signs $4m deal to run Grocery Choice
The Federal Government says it will pay the consumer advocacy group Choice $4 million a year to run its Grocery Choice website.[MORE]
Qld welfare agencies back PM's homeless pledge
Welfare groups in Queensland say they are overwhelmed by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's pledge to halve the number of homeless people in Australia to 50,000 over the next decade.[MORE]
New homeless initiative welcomed
Tasmania's welfare sector says the Govt's plan to reduce homelessness is needed given the fallout from the financial crisis.[MORE]
Govt spending list taking shape
The Federal Government's infrastructure advisory body believes more than $800 million worth of large projects in Tasmania should be considered for Commonwealth funding.[MORE]
New sports stadium may be deferred: Barnett
The Premier, Colin Barnett, has indicated a new sports stadium planned for Perth may be deferred as a consequence of the global financial crisis. [MORE]
300 jobs rest on Federal guarantee
The Tasmanian Government says it would be happy to lend an ailing car parts manufacturer $10 million, provided the Commonwealth is guarantor.[MORE]
ACL jobs on the line
The State Government is blaming the Commonwealth for putting as many as 300 jobs at risk in northern Tasmania.[MORE]
Premier peddles new bike lanes
Cyclists will soon be able to take their pick from a handful of new bike lanes around greater Hobart.[MORE]
Bush pensioners to get fuel cards next year
The State Government has moved to honour an election promise and introduce fuel cards for aged pensioners who live in country areas.[MORE]
Country councils to get $400 million for infrastructure
Country councils in Western Australia will be given $400 million over the next four years under the royalties for regions scheme.[MORE]
