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Funding for cycling infrastructure

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Results of a survey conducted by Australian Bicycle Council which show strong interest from local government in cycling and provision of cycling infrastructure.

New $80,000 art award

Art Gallery of New South Wales and Bulgari announce THE BVLGARI ART AWARD.

Nominate a QLD Great today

Premier Anna Bligh has announced the launch of the 2012 Queensland Greats Awards.

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Rural doctor champions

The Rural Doctors Association of Australia has congratulated three member doctors on receiving Australia Day honours in recognition of their service to rural medicine and their communities.

Yasi anniversary acknowledge shard work

One year on from the devastation of Cyclone Yasi leaving a trail of destruction across North Queensland, the recovery is progressing slowly but surely, the Queensland Farmers’ Federation said.

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Encourage migration from the city

Moves to encourage migration from the city Bega Valley Shire Council will participate in a major NSW Government campaign to encourage people to move from cities to country towns.

Gladstone sports coching workshop

Gladstone residents interested in becoming a sports coach are being encouraged to attend the Bligh Government's free Beginning Coaching Principles workshop on Saturday, 18 February.

Keep pets dafe during Aus Day

The RSPCA is reminding all pet owners to keep their pets safe during the upcoming Australia Day celebrations.

Premier sets state elecetion date

Premier Anna Bligh has set the date for the State election as March 24 - almost exactly three years since she became the first elected female Premier.

Motorists cautioned drive to conditions

2012 NT Volunteer of Year Awards Open

Acting Chief Minister Delia Lawrie today opened nominations for the 2012 Northern Territory Volunteer of the Year Awards, which will be announced in May during National Volunteer Week.

Buying rural land checklist

People considering buying a rural property now have access to a simple guide that highlights the things they need to check before they purchase.

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Put Australian on your Aus Day plate

Australia Day is all about being Aussies and about appreciating the great place we live in, There’s no better way to do that than by eating Australian-grown food.

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Vegies on Australia Day

The Peak Industry Body representing Australia’s vegetable growers is reminding Australians not to give veggies the chop on Australia Day.

NT economy surges into 2nd place

A report released by Deloitte Access Economics has upgraded its forecast for the Northern Territory Economy, predicting it will be the second fastest growing in Australia over the next five years, with growth of 4.2% behind only Queensland.

More investment in LNG industry

The Queensland Premier has welcomed increased investment in the LNG industry that will boost jobs in Queensland.

Getting Aboriginal voices into the Basin

'A Yarn on the river: Getting Aboriginal voices into the Basin Plan' is being distributed by the Murray-Darling Basin Authority to outline the parts of the draft plan that are most relevant to Aboriginal people.

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Is Queensland fruit fly in your garden?

Victoria is currently experiencing one of the worst Queensland fruit fly seasons on record and home gardeners are a vital part of the battle against the pest.

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Increasing road toll - play it safe

With the State's road toll currently double what it was at the same time last year and school returning for 2012 this week, motorists are being encouraged to be extra vigilant in a bid to save lives on our roads.

Addressing rural health inequalities

Current policies are not addressing the healthcare inequalities faced by rural Australians and significant reform is needed .

New beginning for health in QLD

Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has released a comprehensive plan to abolish Queensland Health and start a new beginning for health in Queensland.

Puppy farms to be stamped out

Unscrupulous puppy farms will become a thing of the past under proposed new registration requirements for dog breeders.

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$14.3 mil birthday present for Museum

The Queensland Museum Southbank has reopened on its 150th birthday with a $14.3 million revamp, announced Qld Arts Minister Rachel Nolan.

Chemical collection for WA

Western Australian agvet chemical users are invited to start the Australian Year of the Farmer off in the right way by taking part in the upcoming ChemClear collection.

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Industry heavyweights head to SA

South Australian vegetable growers will have the opportunity to meet with leading industry figures, including representatives of Coles & AUSVEG.

Communitiesshare in river cleanup grants

Community groups who are continuing the long task of cleaning up flood-damaged waterways are set to get a further boost thanks to a new Bligh Government funded grant program.

Ambassadors spread spirit of Aus Day

QLD Premier Anna Bligh today announced that 34 Australia Day Ambassadors will help bring Queensland communities together to celebrate our national day.

Message to whales loud and clear

There have been promising results from 'pingers' with a significant reduction in the number of whales getting tangled in shark nets, Qld Fisheries Minister Craig Wallace said.

Armidale off-road 4 wheel drive course

Four wheel drive users can go to the next step by undertaking a NSW Department of Primary Industries PROfarm short course at Armidale next month.

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Affordable housing options for NT

The Territory Government has finalised the establishment of a new affordable housing rental company – Venture Housing Company – to provide affordable housing options for Territorians.

Review of native vegetation laws

The Western Australian Farmers Federation has welcomed the Federal Government’s response to the Senate Committee on Finance and Public Administration’s Review of Native Vegetation Laws.

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Helidon community shed opens

In support of the Lockyer Valley's fighting spirit to rebuild after last year's devastating floods, Qld Energy Minister Stephen Robertson has opened the Lockyer Valley Community Shed in Helidon.

Clarence River: Exclusive use

NSW Maritime has granted an exclusive use aquatic licence for the safe staging of ski races on the Clarence River at Grafton this weekend (21 and 22 January).

Telstra regional and rural presence plan

Telstra announced that its Regional and Rural Presence Plan for 2012-15 is open for consultation as required under Licence Condition 32 of the Carrier Licence Conditions.

Protecting Central QLD’s grape industry

Biosecurity Queensland is reminding everyone to be aware of movement restrictions when sending grape plant material interstate or within Queensland.

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Community needed to tackle fruit fly

Residents in Deniliquin and Tocumwal and surrounding areas are being urged to take measures to control and prevent the spread of Queensland fruit fly.

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Minimise biosecurity risk

The Chinese New Year is a busy time for Australia’s biosecurity officers, as thousands of people travel overseas and those staying in the country receive various gifts from family and friends.

Australia Day celebrations unveiled

Canberra's Australia Day celebrations will include a wheelchair track meet, a concert, a free breakfast and a spectacular fireworks finale.

Revelation film festival

One of Western Australia’s major annual screen culture events has received funding for the next three years from the State Government, through Eventscorp.

Looking for outstanding young people

WA Youth Minister Robyn McSweeney today encouraged community members to nominate an outstanding young person for the annual WA Youth Awards.

Hunt is on for Asian honeybees

Biosecurity Queensland field officers and an odour detection dog are surveying the Townsville area after a recent detection of Asian honeybees at the Port of Townsville.

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Free sport program in the neighbourhood

School age children, young people and their families or carers are invited to enjoy the health and social benefits on offer through a free sport afternoon being held every Friday at the Goonellabah Sport and Aquatic Centre.

Help your community and volunteer

If your New Year's resolution is to take a greater role in your local community and support others in their time of need, then becoming an emergency service volunteer could be for you.

New transit centre opens at Humpty Doo

A new $900,000 park and ride bus interchange opens at Humpty Doo.

Tourism funding for Finch Hatton Gorge

QLD Tourism, Manufacturing and Small Business Minister Jan Jarratt has announced Mackay Regional Council will recieve a $46,000 grant to improve access and parking at Finch Hatton Gorge.

Pause to remember and reflect

QLD Premier Anna Bligh will today join the Lockyer Valley and Grantham communities to mark the anniversary of the day flood waters ravaged the tiny communities.

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Swinburne awarded $2.3M regional grant

Swinburne University of Technology has been awarded $2.3 million by the Victorian Government to fund a partnership that will increase access to tertiary education in regional areas, giving more students the option to study locally.

Monitor appointed to Ararat Rural City

Minister for Local Government Jeanette Powell has appointed a Monitor to oversee the activities and performance of the Ararat Rural City Council.

Great Southern wine and racing on show

Next weekend’s Mount Barker Grapes and Gallops offers thousands of visitors an extraordinary combination of wine and horse racing in the heart of the Great Southern.