The Australian Government is continuing to improve road safety for truck drivers and other travellers across the country, with six new projects announced under the fourth tranche of the Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (HVRA) initiative.
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The Albanese Government is funding local infrastructure and essential community equipment to ensure Australia’s communities are even better places to live, with guidelines for Stronger Communities Programme Round 9 released 19 December 2024.
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The Albanese Government continues to boost mobile connectivity and resilience in areas prone to natural disasters, with $55 million in grant funding now available to areas in need through Round 8 of the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP).
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The Albanese Government is continuing to support Aussie farmers with cost of living relief and enhanced productivity, with an additional $20 million investment in a new round of the hugely successful On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP).
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The Mobile Black Spot Program (the MBSP) is an Australian Government initiative that invests in telecommunications infrastructure to improve mobile coverage and competition across Australia.
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As part of the nation-building EnergyConnect project, construction of the Cobb Highway accommodation camp and construction laydown located approximately 40km south of Hay, has been completed.
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The Albanese Government is investing $180.5 million to deliver on its commitment to support local news and community broadcasting, today launching the News Media Assistance Program (News MAP) and announcing additional funding for community broadcasting.
Read MoreThe Albanese Government welcomes the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (RTIRC) 2024 report which sets out recommendations to further improve connectivity for regional, rural and remote communities.
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The Albanese Government will establish the News Bargaining Incentive to ensure large digital platforms contribute to the sustainability of news media in Australia.
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Driver behaviour is critical to improving safety on our roads and the campaign message of “Safer driving starts with you” encourages drivers to think about their own behaviour behind the wheel and reinforces the importance of driving safely.
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The 2025 ABC Heywire winners, announced 11 December 2024, showcase incredible determination, grit, and powerful commitment to inspiring change in their communities through their stories.
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A record 40 students have received degrees from universities across Australia in 2023-24 through a remote learning facility enabling them to study without leaving their home town of Griffith or Leeton.
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The Regional Data Hub (the hub) is for all Australians. It’s a virtual space for you to engage in a range of data and information sources to enable you to better understand your area. The hub has a range of resources enabling you to better understand the many facets of your local area such as employment, liveability and housing stock.
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBEFEO) has released a consultation paper review looking at the functions and operations of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO).
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The Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA) NFP Leadership Certificate is an online program that will equip leaders with the skills, knowledge, tools and connections required to take the next big step in their leadership journey.
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The 2024 Regional Wellbeing Survey (undertaken by the following researchers from the Health Research Institute, University of Canberra) aims to understand how the wellbeing of people living in rural, regional and urban areas of Australia is changing, and the things that are affecting quality of life (in good and bad ways) in different communities.
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As a part of reform measures outlined in the Migration Strategy, the Australian Government is introducing the National Innovation visa and changes to the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) (subclass 482) visa, which will be reformed and renamed as the Skills in Demand (subclass 482) visa.
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The Albanese Government will shortly commence a review of the Australian Design Rules – our legislated road vehicle standards – including to consider regulatory barriers to the supply of electric vehicles to the Australian market.
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The Albanese Government is committed to improving road safety across Eden-Monaro, with significant upgrades to priority sections of Brindabella Road, from the Brindabella Valley to the ACT border, a step closer.
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The Albanese Government is delivering additional funding to the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) to further its work in representing the interests of telco consumers, in line with its commitment in the 2024-25 Budget.
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