Press conference, Western Sydney International Airport
SUBJECTS: Western Sydney Airport freight precinct opening

27 July 2026

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Freight takes flight in Western Sydney

A Qantas plane laden with AusPost parcels is set to be the first freight plane to take off from Western Sydney International Airport later tonight. 

27 July 2026

Media release

Site preparations begin for Macquarie Point multipurpose stadium

Preparatory works are now underway at the Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium, marking another major milestone in one of Tasmania’s largest and most significant infrastructure projects. 

27 July 2026

Media release

Preferred proponent chosen to deliver Kwinana Freeway upgrade

Major upgrades to Perth's Kwinana Freeway between Roe Highway and Safety Bay Road are one step closer, with the appointment of the preferred proponent to build the project.

26 July 2026

Media release

Bolstered info centre reopens as third and final large-scale T2D tunnelling machine blessed

The principal community information centre for South Australia’s largest ever infrastructure project has been upgraded and will reopen to the public on Monday, less than 200 metres from where history-making tunnel boring…

25 July 2026

Media release

Dig done on North East Link

Tunnelling is complete on the Albanese and Allan Labor Governments' North East Link – a major milestone for Victoria's biggest road project.

24 July 2026

Media release

$181 million pavement upgrade to improve safety and reliability on Newell Highway north of Moree

Motorists and freight operators travelling on the Newell Highway north of Moree will benefit from a $181 million major pavement upgrade, with the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments investing in smoother, safer and more reliable journeys…

24 July 2026

Media release

Tiaro Bypass milestone reached as procurement now open

The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments are getting on with delivering critical Bruce Highway upgrades, with procurement for major works on the Tiaro Bypass (south of Maryborough) underway and the project moving towards construction. …

22 July 2026

Media release

$32 million to help turn forest waste into jet fuel

Australian-made jet fuel produced from forest waste is a step closer to powering flights, thanks to a $32 million investment from the Albanese Labor Government, making our fuel supply more resilient and less vulnerable to overseas shocks.…

22 July 2026

Media release

New Defence HQ breaks ground

South Australia’s defence capabilities will be significantly boosted with construction of the new state-of-the-art Innovation Centre at Lot Fourteen underway. 

22 July 2026

Media release

ABC Ballarat and South West Victoria with Steve Martin
SUBJECTS:  Changes to the Paid Parental Leave scheme; Hepburn Shire Council; multiculturalism

20 July 2026

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Karrinyup bus depot boosted with EV charging

The Karrinyup bus depot, in Perth’s northern suburbs, is the latest site to be upgraded with electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure as part of Western Australia’s transition to a fully electric bus fleet. 

18 July 2026

Media release

First airport metro train touches down in Western Sydney

The first of 12 trains for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport Line has arrived in Sydney, marking an important step towards first services. 

03 July 2026

Media release

New gallery at famed Heysen venue opens its doors

The stunning new Heysen Gallery opens its doors tomorrow at the historic The Cedars property in South Australia.

03 July 2026

Media release

Groundbreaking moment for South Australia's biggest infrastructure project

After years of planning and months of assembling one of the largest machines ever used in South Australia, tunnelling is now underway on the $15.4 billion River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) project to deliver a non-stop South Road. …

01 July 2026

Media release