Media releases

Gateway to the North West's upgrade starting soon with construction contracts awarded for Richmond Road widening The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments have hit the go button on the next major road project for North Western Sydney, awarding contracts for design and construction for the $744 million upgrade of Richmond Road.

Contract awarded for Ballan Road intersection upgrade The Ballan Road intersection upgrade (in Melbourne's west) is progressing towards construction, with the contract for the project now awarded.

Funding for revitalised City Fringe West precinct in Adelaide The Albanese Government is investing over $1 million towards the planning of a new mixed-use precinct in Adelaide’s Thebarton and Torrensville.

From Port to pit: Tunnel boring machines arrive in Adelaide The first of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) components for South Australia’s biggest infrastructure project have arrived in Adelaide. 

Statement on Air T intention to purchase Rex On 21 October 2025, a Sale and Implementation Deed to purchase Regional Express Holdings Limited (Rex) was entered into by US corporation Air T, Inc. (Air T) and the Rex Voluntary Administrators.

Improving safety and freight movements on the Barrier Highway The Barrier Highway is set for an overhaul that will see two key junctions upgraded at Whyte Yarcowie and Yunta, as well as new rest areas and culvert upgrades to improve safety and freight operations in Mid North South Australia. 

National Road Transport Technology Strategy plots a course ahead Today, the Albanese Government, on behalf of Australia’s infrastructure and transport Ministers, has released the National Road Transport Technology Strategy, setting out a nationally consistent approach to techn

Major milestone for Coffs Harbour Bypass as project hits halfway point The Coffs Harbour Bypass has reached a major milestone, with more than half of the project’s 21 bridges now completed - marking significant progress on one of the largest regional infrastructure projects on Australia’s east coast.

Albanese Government invests in Victorian urban precincts The Albanese Government is investing over $7 million to support the planning and development of innovative urban precincts across Melbourne.

Albanese Government invests in Western Australia urban precincts The Albanese Government is investing $6.5 million to help connect local communities in Western Australia and build their economies as part of the urban Precincts and Partnerships Program (uPPP).

All aboard as Armadale Line reopens with services extending to Byford Community celebrations have marked the highly anticipated reopening of the full Armadale Line today, which now extends eight kilometres to Byford, supporting one of Perth’s fastest growing residential areas.

New community centre on its way for Brabham The new suburb of Brabham is coming to life today as construction begins on the Brabham District Community Centre.

Major milestone as Majors Road Interchange opens to traffic The $120 million Majors Road Interchange upgrade is complete, delivering shorter and safer journeys through Adelaide’s southern suburbs for travellers and locals.

Feedback sought on public transport accessibility legislation Consultation is now open on legislative reforms that will ensure public transport is more accessible for people with disability.

North East Link tunnel boring machines mark halfway point The Australian and Victorian governments are continuing to make significant progress on Melbourne’s North East Link tunnel, with the project’s two massive tunnel boring machines (TBMs) now well over the halfway poi