By Julian Bajkowski The minerals and mining industry is digging deep to produce evidence that its activities contribute far more to communities than the ill-fated Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT)…
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Truss out to mend bridges for councils
By Julian Bajkowski The Abbott government is wasting no time in pushing its roads-led infrastructure renewal policy to the nation’s councils, after Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and…
ALGA warning over $150 million regional funding gap
By Julian Bajkowski Councils and local governments across Australia are digging in for a battle to try and keep $150 million of federal infrastructure funding promised under the Regional Development…
Melton hub improves learning access
A library and learning hub will improve economic development in the Melton Shire Council area through federal funding. Melton Shire Council received the $4 million for the $19.5 million Melton…