Media releases

$4.2 million in funding to boost heavy vehicle road safety The Australian Government and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) have announced $4.2 million will be dedicated to industry-led road safety projects, in a major funding boost to heavy vehicle safety.

Upgraded Bowman Park set to light up the sporting calendar Five new floodlights will be shining bright at Bowman Park in Brisbane’s West tonight, ensuring the local community’s facilities are prepared for many seasons to come. 

Road safety ministers meet ahead of the holiday period Federal, state and territory Ministers responsible for road safety met in Sydney today to discuss actions being undertaken to improve safety on our roads and agree on priority actions moving forward.

Over half a billion dollars now allocated to NSW road safety projects Additional funding is set to support 230 new life-saving projects across both urban and regional roads in New South Wales, under the Australian Government’s Road Safety Program.

Hervey Bay Community Hub now a third complete Revitalising the Hervey Bay City Centre continues to progress thanks to investment from the Australian Government and Fraser Coast Regional Council – with construction of the $108.7 million Hervey Bay Community Hub now one third complete.&nb

New research backs road safety upgrades across WA The Albanese Government is prioritising the installation of rumble strips on regional roads across WA, under a $107.2 million investment through the Road Safety Program.

New funding to be delivered for remote airstrip upgrades Organisations and community groups who manage airports and airstrips across remote Australia will be able to apply for new funding to deliver critical upgrades from Monday, with $25 million available under a new round of funding.

Millions invested to roll out industry-led road safety projects The Albanese Government and National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) are taking further action to reduce road trauma and save lives on Australia’s roads by funding 16 crucial industry-led projects through Round 9 of

First stage of works completed at Darling Downs Health Museum The $4.18 million project to transform the heritage listed Medical Superintendent’s House at Baillie Henderson Hospital into a museum has been completed, and now features medical and healthcare artefacts that tell the ri

Road safety prioritised through new education programs Twenty-three projects will share in just under $9 million in grants to improve road safety thanks to the Albanese Government’s National Road Safety Action Grants Program. 

New Aeromedical Training Academy opens in Bundaberg The new Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Aeromedical Training Academy in Bundaberg is now officially opened.

Black Spot upgrades deliver safer roads for WA A range of road safety treatments will be implemented to address 26 dangerous sites on Western Australian roads, with the Australian Government committing $15.7 million to fully fund upgrades under the 2024-25 Black Spot

New heavy vehicle rest area upgrades to help keep truckies safe The Australian Government continues to act to enhance road safety across the nation, with six new projects announced under the Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (HVRA) initiative.

Steering Committee extended to drive heavy vehicle safety The work of the Steering Committee for the Australian Government’s Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (HVRA) initiative has been extended, with the Committee’s terms of reference updated to extend its work through to 30 June 2025.

Big build in full swing on second M1 The Australian and Queensland governments have been making strides on the Coomera Connector (between Brisbane and the Gold Coast), with major construction milestones delivered across all three packages of the project.