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25.01.2022 8 million homes and businesses across regional and metropolitan Australia will have access to NBN ultra-fast broadband by 2023, creating 25,000 new jobs across the country.

23.01.2022 #5G will offer significant advances in capability but it’s better described as an evolution than a revolution. Put simply, 5G is the fifth generation of mobile technology following on from 4G, 3G, 2G and 1G. Far from being a new, untested technology, 5G like the earlier generations operates on radio waves. These electromagnetic waves power many of the devices and services we use every day. This technology has been used for decades and is an integral part of our lives. Find out more: http://bit.ly/5Gfactorfiction

23.01.2022 Opportunity Alert Are you a leader with a drive to create change in your local region? Perhaps you know someone who fits the bill? The search is on for candidates to chair their local Regional Development Australia committee (VIC committees excluded). Applications close 23 November. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3bXwNjX

20.01.2022 More quality Australian viewing will be coming your way with a $53 million injection to support the production of drama, documentary and children’s film and television content and grants to grow Australian screenwriting: https://bit.ly/3kWUM63

18.01.2022 Motorists’ safety on Australian roads is a key focus of our Bridges Renewal Program and Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program. More than 350 successful projects have been announced in the latest funding round to upgrade and replace bridges that have been damaged or are deteriorating, while improving heavy vehicle infrastructure right across Australia. Councils affected by bushfires and drought will also benefit with bridge replacements and livestock transport projects.

16.01.2022 Lest we forget.

15.01.2022 On #WorldPostDay we highlight our important role with the UN’s Universal Postal Union (UPU). This year we spearheaded the Union’s first gender equality strategy, helping to remove barriers for women. Learn more about what we do: http://bit.ly/CommsAU UPU

13.01.2022 Local jobs and businesses will be supported through an extra round of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. The program will see shovel ready projects across Australia get underway, helping communities start the recovery phase from COVID-19.

12.01.2022 Through the Regional Connectivity Program, we’re investing in local projects to maximise economic and social opportunities and increase public safety in regional communities. Enhance your local community and submit your proposal today

12.01.2022 Regional Australia will see a boost to local infrastructure, including a focus on tourism-related projects to prepare for visitors as states and territories begin to ease domestic border restrictions. These infrastructure projects will be funded through a new round of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF). Find out more at: http://bit.ly/NewfundingBBRF

11.01.2022 We’re funding infrastructure projects to help meet the water needs of our farmers, businesses and regional communities while delivering secure and reliable water for rural and regional Australia. Through the National Water Grid Authority, over 20 water infrastructure projects have already been committed across the country that will help supply billions of litres of water for productive use each year. With a further $2 billion committed through the 2020-21 Budget, we’ve established a 10-year rolling program of priority water infrastructure projects.

11.01.2022 Find out how we're connecting Australians through #Budget2020.

09.01.2022 The last pieces of the Wave Attenuator for the #Geelong Harbour have arrived! These pieces will form a 440m long on-water walkway, creating a safe space in the harbour for tourists and boating enthusiasts to enjoy.

08.01.2022 Can you imagine driving from Newcastle to Melbourne without having to stop at a single set of ? The new NorthConnex tunnel makes this possible and removes 5,000 trucks per day off Pennant Hills Road, improving road safety, air quality and traffic noise in the area.

07.01.2022 To save lives on Australian roads we want to introduce Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) systems for new light vehicles. AEB systems on light vehicles detects likely forward in-lane collisions, provides the driver with a warning and if there is no response, AEB will apply the brakes automatically. AEB systems fitted to new light vehicles conforming to the UN regulation also includes pedestrian detection. Have your say by 10 December: http://bit.ly/ConsultationAEB

07.01.2022 The new Fairfield Showground multipurpose building is now complete! The building gives sportspeople, performers, showground visitors and the community access to high quality training facilities, meeting rooms, change rooms and a kitchen space, to support events and activities across the region.

07.01.2022 Smart factories and augmented reality could be just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to 5G. To unlock the potential of this technology, we are launching the Australian 5G Innovation Initiative to help drive trials of new 5G uses and we want your feedback on its design: https://bit.ly/36vLjgz

03.01.2022 Looking forward to going to a festival, concert or show once it’s safe to do so? To help this happen arts organisations can now apply for grants through the RISE Fund to support cultural and creative events and activities. Applications received before 30 September will be the first assessed. https://bit.ly/2YMODRp

02.01.2022 The latest round of the Building Better Regions Fund will boost local infrastructure and regional tourism projects to help communities who have faced drought, bushfires and now COVID-19. #RegionalAustralia