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Date Time Land for new ambulance station secured in Strathalbyn In another boost to our ambulance service, the Marshall Liberal Government has acquired land for a new $3.9 million ambulance station at Strathalbyn, following last week’s announcement that the Government would hire an extra 74 ambulance officers. Minister for Health and Wellbeing Stephen Wade today confirmed the acquisition of land on Dry Plains Road for the purpose-built SA Ambulance Service SAAS station. “The population of t...

Date Time Expanding domestic violence response training for frontline workers Frontline workers will be offered training to help identify and respond to perpetrators of domestic violence while emergency response personnel and volunteers will receive education to help victims of natural disasters who may be experiencing abuse. The Morrison Government is expanding and developing new domestic violence response training for frontline workers and volunteers under our record investment to prevent and...

The Australian Government is investing $800.3 million to improve the health of Australians in regional, rural, and remote areas, ensuring all Australians...

The Andrews Labor Government will build green canopies with 500,000 new trees in Melbourne's west - creating cooler spaces for families in the western...

The Budget includes 65 research projects that will receive $115.3 million under the MRFF and start in 2020-21. These projects will lead to better...

The ACT Government has indefinitely extended land tax exemptions for landlords who rent their properties at less than 75% market rates, to help address...

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Date Time Major upgrade for Gan Gan Road entrance to Worimi Conservation Lands The Anna Bay entrance to Worimi Conservation Lands is undergoing a major makeover to make it safer and easier for visitors to access the popular beachfront. Worimi Conservation Lands Board of Management Chair Jamie Tarrant said the Gan Gan Road entrance will remain closed to the public for two weeks. “We are repairing the frontal dune, which provides an important natural barrier to protect the park’s cultural sit...

Through the 2021-22 Federal Budget, the Morrison Government is committing $18.7 million for ongoing delivery of a suite of essential services to the...

NT Government The Northern Territory Government today announced the nomination of Mr Michael Riches for appointment as the new Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC), following the upcoming retirement of the current ICAC, Mr Kenneth Fleming QC in July 2021. Chief Minister Michael Gunner said in accordance with the Protocol for the Appointment of Statutory Officers under the Northern Territory Integrity Framework, an Advisory Panel was convened to undertake the selection process and ...