Media releases

Outstanding local government achievements recognised Outstanding achievers in local government have been recognised today, with 13 category winners announced for the 2025 National Awards for Local Government. 

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.

Silver Jubilee Sports Facility clubhouse complete The Australian Government continues to partner with local governments across Queensland to get high-priority local community infrastructure off the ground – with construction of the Silver Jubilee Sports Facility clubhouse at Spring Mountain, sout

Geelong's newest landmark taking shape The striking façade of the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre is nearing completion, marking a key step in the transformation of the city’s new waterfront precinct. 

Tamar Estuary health bolstered by new storage tank at Ti Tree Bend A new milestone has been reached in efforts to clean up the Tamar Estuary.

Statement on ministerial appointment I am honoured to have been sworn in as Federal Minister for Emergency Management, and to be reappointed as Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories.

Work starts on $36 million safety improvement package Work has started to deliver $36 million in road safety improvements on the Snowy Mountains Highway between the Hume Highway and the Princes Highway.

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.

Construction begins on Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Centre The new Twelve Apostles Precinct Redevelopment is starting to take shape, with construction on the Visitor Experience Centre now well underway.

$25 million to drive the next stage of Barton Highway The Albanese Labor Government is Building Australia’s Future, investing an additional $25 million to plan future upgrades along the Barton Highway corridor. 

Three Martinsville bridge upgrades complete Martinsville is now home to safer and smoother transport links following the construction of three new bridges in the valley (southwest of Newcastle).

Extending CHRMAP community consultation The Australian Government will extend community consultation on the draft Coastal Hazards Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP) for Cocos (Keeling) Islands to 30 June 2025.

New lights switched on at JJ Connors Oval The lights are shining bright at Jindabyne’s JJ Connors Oval in time for the 2025 rugby union and rugby league seasons – thanks to $170,000 from the Albanese Government.

Major boost for roadworks in the Canberra-Queanbeyan region The Albanese Labor Government continues to partner with the Barr Government to improve the safety of highways in the Canberra and Queanbeyan-Palerang region, with $26.1 million in federal funding flowing to two priority upgrades.

Delivering more road safety improvements in Goulburn The Albanese Government is partnering with Goulburn Mulwaree Council to improve the safety of local roads, with $3.6 million in federal funding supporting the delivery of two new priority road upgrades.