Media releases

The magnificent seven: Plan for widening of the seven key road arteries in Sydney’s expanding south west revealed Seven major road corridors in Sydney’s rapidly growing south-west have been identified for future upgrades under a $65 million joint planning initiative by the Australian and New South Wales governments.

First traffic to cross the new Beams Road rail overpass The removal of the Beams Road rail level crossing is becoming a reality, with the first traffic switching onto the new Beams Road overpass today.

Board Chair of Western Sydney Airport reappointed The Albanese Government has reappointed Mr Paul O’Sullivan as the Chair of the WSA Co Limited (WSA) Board for a two-year term.

Multiple upgrades completed on The Bogan Way A series of major upgrades to The Bogan Way are complete, transforming more than 25 kilometres of this vital regional freight route and significantly improving safety and access across the Parkes Shire.

Integration of Bruce Highway with Mackay Ring Road complete The Mackay Ring Road to Bald Hill Road Connection project has now been completed, ensuring that transport infrastructure along the north Queensland coastal region is better integrated and supporting safer road journeys.

New National Freight Strategy and Action Plan The Albanese Government has today released the refreshed National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy and new National Action Plan. 

Intergovernmental funding agreement signed The Australian and Queensland Governments have today signed the Intergovernmental Agreement that will guide how both Governments collaborate on delivering the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

Improving flood resilience on the Bruce in FNQ Works have started to improve flooding and inundation issues on the western side of the Bruce Highway between Dallachy Road and south of Dean Road in Tully.

New Gippsland Line timetable delivers more services, more often Passengers on the Gippsland Line will soon enjoy more travel options than ever before as a major upgrade to the line reaches completion. 

Rest area funding delivers for regional truckie safety The Albanese Government is investing in our truckies’ safety by funding another four essential projects through the Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (HVRA) initiative.

Three lanes now open on part of Hexham Straight, reducing congestion on a critical Hunter corridor Hunter motorists are getting a taste of the future, with the first widened section on the Hexham Straight now open to traffic with three lanes in each direction.

Community asked for feedback on next steps for $58.4 million Goonoo Goonoo Road upgrade The Albanese and Minns Labor governments are working hard to get the Goonoo Goonoo Road upgrade back on track after it stalled under the former New South Wales coalition government.

Trial goes live: First of its kind tech to improve regional rail safety and save lives The Australian and New South Wales governments are strengthening their commitment to building a safer, more connected NSW by rolling out cutting-edge level crossing safety technology at a site near Quirindi.

Tunnelling complete on Coffs Bypass as project steams ahead With tunnelling now complete on the Coffs Harbour Bypass, another major milestone has been reached on the $2.2 billion project delivered by the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments.

Progress on Western Sydney Airport Metro Station Passengers using the new metro line into Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport will have the smoothest of transits, with extra-wide platforms and a range of luggage-friendly features to make it a first-class public transport exp