Media releases

Builder appointed for essential health worker accommodation in Albury New accommodation for the Albury Wodonga health workforce is a step closer with a builder appointed to construct the new Key Health Worker Accommodation at the Albury Hospital campus.

Flowing forward with new culverts on Horrocks Highway Two culverts have been upgraded along the Horrocks Highway, one north of Rhynie and the other just south of Murray town at Wild Dog Creek, improving safety for all drivers, particularly heavy vehicle operators.&nbs

Lights on: Navan Park transformed into inviting community space Recent upgrades to Navan Park at Harkness in Melbourne’s outer north west, have transformed the much-loved open space into an inviting, accessible, and sustainable place for the community to gather and enjoy the ou

Ed Webb Park Upgrade Stage 2 now complete The second stage of the Ed Webb Park upgrade in Sunshine Beach is now complete and features new picnic shelters, seating walls and beautifully lit picnic areas which will improve visibility and park safety.

New moorings providing opportunities for Christmas Island The Australian Government has delivered on new moorings for Flying Fish Cove and Smith Point, supporting critical supply chains, tourism, and economic opportunities for Christmas Island. 

Dive right in: aquatic centre transformation complete The upgraded and modernised Kawana Aquatic Centre is now open for the Sunshine Coast community. 

Raising the mobile coverage bar at Australia’s highest point Visitors to Australia’s highest peak will have better mobile coverage thanks to a new project servicing Kosciuszko Tourist Park, delivered through the Albanese Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP).

More regional precincts across Australia to receive rPPP funding The Albanese Government continues to support investment in regional communities through the latest round of the $400 million regional Precincts and Partnerships Program (rPPP).

$63 million for life-saving road upgrades across Australia Thanks to critical infrastructure funding from the Albanese Government, local roads across the country will receive more than $63 million for life-saving upgrades. 

Major upgrades for the heart of the Scenic Rim The Beaudesert community (west of the Gold Coast) is benefitting from major town centre upgrades and vital infrastructure improvements delivering safer streets and greener public spaces.

Mooloolaba Foreshore the place to meet Ground has broken on the Mooloolaba Central Meeting Place, as part of the Mooloolaba Foreshore Stage Two works.

New Waratah Park all-abilities playground facility complete Families in the Sutherland Shire, in Sydney's south, have a new recreation destination with the completion of the Waratah Park Playground. 

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