Media releases

New Bluff Bridge reconnects communities with safer, flood resilient link Bluff Bridge is now open to the public, delivering a safer and more flood-resilient connection for motorists along Orara Way in northeast New South Wales.

Intersection upgrade keeps eastern Brisbane suburbs moving The Wynnum Road and Hemmant Tingalpa Road intersection has been upgraded, improving safety and traffic flow for residents, commuters and businesses in Tingalpa and Brisbane’s eastern suburbs.

Black Spot funding to improve safety on Canberra roads The Albanese Government has committed $553,700 to address safety on Canberra roads under the Australian Capital Territory’s 2025-26 Black Spot Program funding round.

$48 million in Black Spot funding to improve road safety across Victoria The Albanese Government has committed $48 million to address safety at 60 locations across Victoria under the 2026-27 Black Spot Program funding round.

Major Thornton thoroughfare set for $14 million upgrade One of Maitland’s busiest roads is set for a major upgrade, with over $14 million worth of improvements getting underway next month along Haussman Drive, Thornton (northwest of Newcastle).

East Seaham Road sealed, safe and open The critical upgrade to East Seaham Road (north of Newcastle) is complete following $7.2 million of funding by the Australian Government, New South Wales Government and Port Stephens Council.

New traffic signals to go live at Brooker Highway’s Montrose Foreshore intersection New traffic signals and pedestrian crossings are set to be turned on next week at the Brooker Highway’s Montrose Foreshore intersection, northwest of Hobart.

Mission achieved: Mission Beach celebrates revitalised town centre Mission Beach – part of the Cassowary Coast in Far North Queensland – is celebrating the official opening of its revitalised town centre.

$30 million in Black Spot funding to improve road safety across Queensland The Albanese Government has committed $30.2 million to address road safety at 44 locations across Queensland under the 2026–27 Black Spot Program funding round.

Coastal hazard risk management and adaptation plan sets pathway for collaborative climate planning in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands The Albanese Government has released the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP), a key step in supporting Cocos to respond and adapt to climate change.

New pipeline secures water future for Jervis Bay Territory Residents of the Jervis Bay Territory, including members of the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community, will benefit from a more reliable and secure drinking water supply, with construction of the new water pipeline connecting the Territory to the S

Major safety upgrades completed on Warrego and Carnarvon Highways Communities in south west Queensland are benefiting from safer roads, with three major safety projects now completed on the Warrego and Carnarvon highways.

More investment for nation's roads The Albanese Government continues to deliver critical road upgrades for communities across Australia under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP).

Doors open to Launceston's new community sport hub Launceston’s Northern Suburbs Community Recreation Hub has officially opened, marking a major milestone for community sport, recreation and youth engagement.

Construction kicks off on world-class wildlife hospital at Currumbin The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments are marking the start of construction at a new research and education campus, the Currumbin Wildlife Institute at Currumbin Wildlife Hospital.