Media releases

Bridge strengthening works complete on Henty Highway The Albanese and Allan Labor governments are improving road safety in regional Victoria, with upgrades to the Grange Burn Bridge on the Henty Highway, near Hamilton, now complete.

Appointment of the Melbourne Airport Rail Steering Committee Chair The Melbourne Airport Rail Link (MARL) project has taken an important step forward, with the appointment of Ms Merren McArthur as the independent Chair of the MARL Steering Committee. 

Contract signed for safer and faster journeys in Melbourne's south east The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments are one step closer to delivering safer and faster journeys for people living in Clyde North, Cranbourne North and Berwick.

Whyalla Airport cleared for take-off after vital upgrade completion An investment of more than $30 million to upgrade one of South Australia’s most important airports has been completed, allowing vital services to the Whyalla region to continue. 

Councils to receive $1.7 billion in funding early The Albanese Government is bringing forward over $1.7 billion in untied financial assistance to ensure councils nationwide have funds ready to deliver essential local services which benefit every community.

Construction begins on governments' commitment to fix the Bruce The Australian and Queensland Governments are getting on with fixing the Bruce Highway, with the first projects of the new $9 billion Safety Program now underway.

Statement on Rex Express Holdings Limited (Rex) The voluntary administrators for Regional Express Holdings Limited (Administrators Appointed) (Rex) will today announce their intention to apply to the Federal Court of Australia to extend the convening period of t

Starting bell rings on planning for $100 million in safety upgrades to the Bells Line of Road One of the most historic roads in New South Wales is set to receive a suite of upgrades, with the contract awarded to assess the road and develop strategic options for $100 million in safety improvements to the Bells Line of Road. 

Western Sydney International lands Air New Zealand Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) has landed its second international airline today, with Air New Zealand signalling its intent to operate services to the new airport.

Major construction wraps and terminal unveiled taking Western Sydney International closer to take-off Sydney’s new 24-hour airport is one step closer to welcoming its first passengers, with major construction works across Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) now complete and the state-of-the-art terminal formally unveiled

METRONET network elevated with major new rail lines officially open In another milestone for Perth's METRONET rail network, the new Thornlie-Cockburn Line and the elevated inner-section of the Armadale Line have been officially opened, giving communities in Perth's south-east world-class public transport and bette

Roaring success for new Lion Creek Bridge on Rockhampton Ring Road Spanning more than 61 metres and using locally manufactured concrete decks, the Rockhampton Ring Road project’s new Lion Creek Bridge is complete and ready to use.

Tunnel Boring Machines relaunch to construct Victoria’s longest road tunnels The Australian and Victorian Governments’ North East Link project continues to forge ahead with two massive Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) relaunching from Lower Plenty Road to continue their journey towards Bulleen. 

Progressing the preliminary airspace and flight paths for Western Sydney's new airport Today, I have authorised the preliminary airspace and flight paths for Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) to progress towards implementation, marking a critical milestone in the lead-up

A new era for Tasmania: Opening of the new Bridgewater Bridge The Albanese and Rockliff Governments are proud to mark a historic milestone for Tasmania, with the official opening of the new Bridgewater Bridge – the largest transport infrastructure project in the state’s history.