Federal Budget improves Victoria’s share of national infrastructure spend
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the investment in Victorian infrastructure in the 2018-19 Federal Budget.
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Federal Budget: Cause for optimism with delivery challenges
“The Federal Budget will give business and the community confidence for the future and is cause for optimism. The very significant tax contribution in 2018 from business has created room to move on tax relief, infrastructure and deficit reduction,” Mr Innes Willox, Chief Executive of…
Work starts on new Wonthaggi Secondary College
South Gippsland secondary students are a step closer to getting a new school with world-class facilities, with construction now underway on the rebuild of Wonthaggi Secondary College.
New house sales fall for third consecutive month
“Detached house sales fell again in March 2018 – meaning that declines have occurred in each of the first three months of 2018,” commented HIA Senior Economist Shane Garrett.
Smart Cities Readiness Challenge launched for government in Australia and New Zealand
The Smart Cities Council, the world’s largest smart cities network, will award benefits to up to fifteen communities in Australia and New Zealand looking to accelerate their smart city initiatives. The application deadline is May 28th, 2018, and the program is available for all communities…
Nominations now open for the 2018 National Aquatic Industry Safety Awards
The National Aquatic Industry Safety Awards are now taking nominations from the public to recognise individuals, organisation and aquatic facilities professionals for their commitment to safety in their community.
CityPulse Perth: a new blueprint to unlock the city’s potential
PwC has revealed the top 10 places to ‘live, work and play’ in Perth as part of its CityPulse campaign designed to provide a suburb by suburb snapshot for each of our major cities.
Lock & Roll Australia launches new franchise business
Lock & Roll Australia has announced the launch of its new franchise business, aiming to be the benchmark in window and door maintenance in Australia. Lock & Roll is a specialist window and door repair, maintenance and upgrade service for domestic and commercial property owners…
Finding flying foxes a place to call home
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) is partnering with the State Government to deliver a $5 million project to help councils research, restore and build flying-fox habitats.
Redeployable solar system could replace diesel generators
Pop-up mobile solar PV could soon replace diesel generators as temporary power supply for military operations, disaster relief efforts and music festivals, thanks to an Australian-made innovation.
Ombudsman calls for small businesses in trouble with ATO to “contact us”
Small business owners are advised to urgently contact the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprises Ombudsman (ASBFEO) if they have experienced heavy handed tactics by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
Sydney Airport’s largest hotel rooms have landed
Opening as the first airport hotel in Sydney to feature three bedroom suites, the largest that the area has ever seen, Meriton Suites Sydney Airport is providing greater value and extra comfort to their voyaging guests.