Pork-barrelling in Coalition seats 'worrying': study
A new analysis finds marginal Coalition seats receive almost five times more in taxpayer grants than safe Labor ones.
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A new analysis finds marginal Coalition seats receive almost five times more in taxpayer grants than safe Labor ones.
Works on a new outdoor performance space in Jan Juc's Bob Pettitt Reserve will start once restrictions have eased. The permanent structure, which will be...
Premium Content Subscriber only Construction of Airport Boulevard, the new entrance road to the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, will commence on February 11. Ballina mayor David Wright said the new road will mean drastic improvements to the terminal. "The new road will provide an impressive entrance to the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport," he said. "It will also unlock future proposed expansion of the Southern Cross Industrial Estate. "The works will begin on Southern Cross Drive, near the entrance to airport, where the first roundabout will be built." Â The construction of a new entra...
Premium Content Subscriber only The Childers community and tourists alike are set to benefit from a new playground at Apex Tramway Park which has been officially opened. Federal Member for Hinkler Keith Pitt said the need for a suitable playground for younger children was raised with him by the Childers community. âIâm pleased the Federal Government has been able to help fund this new playground, which complements the playground across the road in Millennium Park,â Mr Pitt said. âAs well as the new playground, which has a shade covering, there is seating, signage and pedes...