Media releases

Seven major tenders issued for High Speed Rail The Albanese Government has announced the release of seven major tenders for High Speed Rail Newcastle to Sydney.

WACA Ground enters new era The redeveloped WACA Ground is now open and ready for the entire community to enjoy.

Moolanda Boulevard footbridge officially opened The new Moolanda Boulevard footbridge is now open, delivering an accessible pedestrian and cycle path for Kingsley and surrounding suburbs in Perth’s north.

New works clear the way for centrepiece Logan Indoor Sports Centre A major step towards delivering one of Queensland’s largest multi-purpose indoor sports centres and 2032 Games venues has begun.

Hexham bottleneck cleared in one of the Hunter’s biggest road upgrades Motorists and the Hunter can finally say goodbye to the infamous Hexham bottleneck, with the long-awaited widening and higher speed limits now complete.

City celebrates opening of expanded Newcastle Art Gallery The newly expanded and modernised Newcastle Art Gallery is now open.  NSW Governor Margaret Beazley AC today cut the ribbon to unveil the $48 million transformation.

Speed restrictions to end soon with Bremer River Bridge upgrade underway The path to lifting speed restrictions on the Warrego Highway’s Bremer River Bridge is now clearer, with a rehabilitation plan revealed and major works underway. 

New committee appointed to ensure fair and effective demand management at Sydney Airport An independent compliance committee is now in place to support the competitive use of Sydney Airport’s take-off and landing slots.

Airport Rail works start - first stop Sunshine Work to build the Melbourne Airport Rail Link is underway.

Newcastle to Sydney in 1 hour - Albanese Government lays foundation for high-speed rail in Australia Today, the Albanese Government announces the next major milestone for Australia’s High Speed Rail with the beginning of the development phase for High Speed Rail between Newcastle and Sydney.

Major construction begins on $720 million Richmond Road upgrade The Richmond Road upgrade will today reach a major milestone with the first sod turned, marking the start of major work on the project.

New Midland Station marks METRONET milestone The new METRONET Midland Station is officially open, marking a historic milestone in the transformation of Perth’s public transport network.

New education centre open at Adelaide Holocaust Museum The Adelaide Holocaust Museum’s Andrew Steiner Education Centre is now open after 18 months of renovations.

Tanami Road contract seals a good year ahead for road improvements The Australian and Northern Territory governments continue to invest in key NT roads, with the recent awarding of a contract to upgrade a further 34 kilometres of the Tanami Road. 

New vehicle emissions standard driving wider choice and competitive prices for Australians Today, the Albanese Government has released the first round of performance results for the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES).