Media releases

Rest area funding delivers for regional truckie safety The Albanese Government is investing in our truckies’ safety by funding another four essential projects through the Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (HVRA) initiative.

Auckland Hill remains the pinnacle of Gladstone The Albanese Government’s investment in the liveability of our regions is paying dividends with the official opening of the upgraded Auckland Hill Harbour Outlook, made possible with a $5 million commitment.

New traffic lights in Central Bendigo to boost pedestrian safety The Australian and Victorian governments are making central Bendigo safer for everyone with work on new pedestrian-operated traffic lights now underway. 

Rockhampton Zoo Visitor Hub officially open A staple of the Central Queensland community has received a well-earned upgrade with the opening of the new Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo Visitor Hub.

New roundabout boosts safety in Shepparton The Albanese and Allan Labor governments are making travel across Shepparton safer with a new roundabout transforming a busy intersection. 

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.

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.

Over $2.56 million in safety upgrades completed on Jerrara Road Goulburn Mulwaree Council has successfully completed over $2.56 million road safety upgrades on a 3.6 kilometre section of Jerrara Road, improving driving conditions and reducing crash risks.

Safety works complete at Eumundi-Noosa Road Motorists and bike riders will now benefit from safety improvements along the Eumundi-Noosa Road, between Lenehans Lane, and the Doonan and Beckmans Road roundabout in Noosaville.

Black Spot upgrades to be delivered at 162 sites A range of road safety upgrades will be implemented to address 162 dangerous sites on roads in Western Australia, Victoria and Queensland, with the Albanese Government committing over $85 million to fully fund upgrades u

Investing in roads and rail to build Australia's future The Albanese Labor Government is Building Australia’s future, investing in the transport infrastructure we need to support a growing nation.

Notorious intersections across Tasmania set for upgrades The Albanese Government has committed $4.95 million to address 18 dangerous sites on Tasmanian roads under the 2025–26 Black Spot Program.

New centre to protect Fraser Coast turtles breaks ground Work has started on the Fraser Coast Turtle Rehabilitation and Research Centre dedicated to the recovery of sick and injured marine turtles and vital research on the threats they face.

Federal funding set to improve Queensland's regional airports The Albanese Government will invest over $6 million to bring 11 regional airport projects to life across Queensland, under Round 4 of the Regional Airports Program. 

Keppel Bay's $20 million centre set to officially open Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Senator for Queensland, Anthony Chisholm will officially open the new Keppel Bay Sailing and Convention Centre today, which has been made possible thanks to a $20 million invest