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More focus needed to deliver fairness and opportunity to five million Australians

9 May 2017

The focus on infrastructure in the 2017-18 Federal Budget is a step in the right direction, but the real extent of investment remains to be seen according to the National Growth Areas Alliance Executive Officer, Ruth Spielman...Full Media Release

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Housing fund shortfall won’t help councils build better communities

18 . 03 . 2024

JOINT MEDIA RELEASE with the Australian Local Government Association and Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA).

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Connecting the Dots: NGAA's Influence Evident in Government's Policy for Telecommunications

19 . 02 . 2024

More of Australia’s new housing areas will have mobile coverage, thanks to the Federal Government’s updated ‘Telecommunications in New Developments (TIND) Policy.’ The National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA) was a key influencer on the policy, advocating for the consideration of mobile infrastructure within new developments in the early planning stages, and its installation by the time new developments are occupied.  

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Riverbanks College B-12 - supporting City of Playford Growth Areas

13 . 02 . 2024

In a recent Strategic Planning Policy Advisory Committee meeting, Greg Pattinson from the City of Playford shared a great example of how they have been part of an innovative partnership for the funding and delivery of sporting facilities. This project also earned City of Playford the NGAA award in 2022 for “Partnerships – Building Connections”

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Mayor Terresa Lynes Elected Deputy Chair of National Growth Areas Alliance

08 . 02 . 2024

We are delighted to extend our congratulations to Mayor Terresa Lynes of the City of Gosnells, who has been elected as the Deputy Chair of the National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA). Mayor Lynes' election is a testament to her commitment to addressing the unique challenges faced by over 5.3 million Australians living in fast-growing outer cities and suburbs.

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