Local governments in Western Australia's Great Southern region will receive State Government grants to upgrade their streetscapes, roads and lighting. WA Minister for Regional Development, Brendon Grylls, announced the creation…
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Yasi turns catastrophic
By Lilia Guan Tropical cyclone Yasi has been upgraded to category five by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). The cyclone has been described by BOM as a “large…
North Queensland braces for Yasi
Communities in North Queensland are bracing for tropical cyclone Yasi. In its latest forecast, the Bureau of Meterology (BOM) warned that the large and powerful Category 3 cyclone is expected…
NICTA and RTA work on improving traffic incidents
By Lilia Guan NICTA and the NSW RTA have renewed their research agreement, to develop new systems to improve the management of traffic incidents on the State’s roads. …
Crean tours Queensland
Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government, Simon Crean, this week toured flood-affected towns across the state. During a visit to Maryborough on the Fraser Coast, Mr Crean…
Flood relief for Victorian councils
Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu has announced additional measures to help flood-affected communities and local governments recover and rebuild. Mr Baillieu said current flooding in Victoria had affected communities already impacted by…
Disaster assistance extended across Southern Queensland
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has announced that flood assistance grants and concessional loans for primary producers and small businesses have now been extended to the local government areas across the…
Brisbane City Council reaches out to residents
Brisbane City Council has offered the City's flood-ravaged residents an extra 30 days to pay their rates. All ratepayers in flood affected homes would also receive a $100 rebate on their water…
Flood crisis worsens
By Angela Dorizas Communities across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia have suffered from severe flooding, with 45 local government areas declared natural disaster zones. The flood crisis…
Smart infrastructure awards
The second annual Australian Smart Infrastructure Awards recognise technology-driven solutions to national infrastructure challenges. Hosted by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia and presented alongside the awards will be presented alongside the National…