Media releases

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

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.

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.

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.

$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.