Speak to any Mayor across the region and they all report the same issue; lack of Government funding and this week’s Budget has only added to the pain.
Country Mayors Association Chairman Mayor Rick Firman OAM says the release of the 2026 budget has provided Local Government in regional, rural and remote areas with food for thought, and it’s not all good.
“While we are pleased to see that the Federal Government has recognised that one of the greatest barriers to housing construction is the cost of enabling infrastructure like roads, stormwater, electricity and water with its announcement of $2 billion in funding over four years to help in its delivery…