24
Jan
2023
Boothenba Road intersection upgrade officially opened
Significant safety improvements have been addressed with the official opening of the $8 million upgraded Boothenba Road intersection.
22
Dec
2022
$2.6 million to fund 17 new Black Spot projects in Tasmania
Funding under the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program will substantially improve 17 dangerous crash sites on Tasmanian roads in 2022–23.
21
Dec
2022
Safety works complete at Swan Hill intersection
Works have now been completed to improve safety at the Murray Valley Highway and Naretha Street intersection in Swan Hill.
19
Dec
2022
Hobart Airport Interchange completed
Construction of the $46.4 million Hobart Airport Interchange, a key part of the $350 million upgrade of the Tasman Highway into Hobart, has been completed.
19
Dec
2022
Never compromise on road safety
Every death on Australian roads is a tragedy.
14
Dec
2022
Big plans for tiny species: New aquarium in the works for Antarctic krill research
The Albanese Labor Government has today announced a new world-leading Antarctic krill aquarium and research facility will be built in Hobart.
01
Dec
2022
Heavy vehicle rest areas initiative steering committee chair announced, and expressions of interest opened for drivers
The Albanese Labor Government’s first Budget delivered an additional $80 million for new and upgraded heavy vehicle rest areas across the country, bringing dedicated heavy vehicle rest area funding up to $140 million over 10 years.
23
Nov
2022
Over $18 million to improve heavy vehicle safety and productivity
The trucking industry and all Australian road users will benefit from an Australian Government investment of over $18 million across nine new projects under the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program (HVSPP).
23
Nov
2022
Smoother and safer journeys for motorists along Failford Road
Mid North Coast motorists are experiencing smoother and safer journeys along Failford Road following the completion of a multi-million dollar upgrade.
22
Nov
2022
Safety upgrade complete for Kennedy Highway
A $37.5 million program of safety works on the Kennedy Highway between Mareeba and Atherton is now complete.
The upgrade included installing wide centre line treatment, audio tactile line-marking, shoulder widening and safety barriers.
22
Nov
2022
Submissions open for $4 million heavy vehicle safety grant program
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has opened submissions for Round 8 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI) to fund new projects to deliver a safer heavy vehicle industry.
20
Nov
2022
World Day of Remembering Traffic Victims
Every single death on Australian roads is a tragedy.
18
Nov
2022
Smooth sailing for Derwent ferries
The Albanese Labor Government’s first Budget has delivered $20 million to extend ferry services to new parts of Hobart on the Derwent River.
07
Nov
2022
More than $18 million for emerging aviation technology partnerships
The Australian Government has partnered with industry to ensure the take-up of emerging aviation technology in Australia, with more than $18 million awarded for 12 projects under the first round of the Emerging Aviation
07
Nov
2022
Wind of change at Bushy Park with road safety improvements underway
Work has started on improvements to an intersection in Bushy Park that will improve safety and traffic flow.
The almost $760,000 project was funded under the Australian Government’s Road Safety Program (the Program).