Media releases

Review to ensure a strong transport future for Tasmania The Albanese Labor Government has announced a review into the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) is now underway, delivering on a 2025 election commitment.

Next stage of Yan Yean Road Upgrade locked in The Albanese and Allan Labor governments are pressing ahead with upgrades to one of Melbourne’s busy arterial roads, with the contract for the Northern Package of the Yan Yean Road Upgrade Stage 2 now awarded. 

Contractor appointed to kick off early works on Dunheved Road Upgrade Penrith City Council has reached a major milestone in the proposed upgrade of Dunheved Road, appointing Georgiou Group to deliver the preliminary works following a competitive negotiation process.

Main South Road Duplication ramps up toward completion The southbound on and off-ramps at the new Aldinga Interchange are now open to traffic, as stage two of the Main South Road duplication from Aldinga to Sellicks Beach, south of Adelaide, moves closer to completion.

Mackay gets leading biomanufacturing hub A flagship facility set to drive innovation in Queensland’s biofuels sector has officially opened today following a $18 million funding commitment from the Australian and Queensland Governments and the Queensland U

First glimpse at Newcastle Gallery's landmark redevelopment Newcastle Art Gallery has offered the community an early glimpse of the city’s cultural future, unveiling the first new spaces in its $47 million transformation.

Newcastle's international terminal open for business Newcastle Airport’s upgraded international terminal is now open, unlocking greater opportunities to connect the Hunter region with the world. 

Construction begins on flood immunity upgrade for Proserpine Shute Harbour Road Works have started to upgrade a 1.4-kilometre section of the Proserpine-Shute Harbour Road at Hamilton Plains in the Whitsunday region.  

Thousands explore new Brisbane Metro tunnel ahead of Monday opening Thousands of people will today get a sneak peek of the new Adelaide Street tunnel, ahead of its opening to services on Monday 29 September.

Works underway along key tourist route in Gippsland The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments are delivering smoother and safer journeys around Lakes Entrance and Kalimna as upgrades to a key intersection along the Princes Highway get underway.

Billion-dollar job-creating infrastructure project gets underway A major new road infrastructure project, which will create an estimated 4,400 jobs for Western Australians, is now underway.

Fuelling the future: $1.1 billion to power cleaner Aussie fuel production The Albanese Government is investing $1.1 billion to help unlock the vast economic opportunities on offer from low carbon liquid fuels.

Early completion for Pakenham Roads Upgrade The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments are set to deliver a $415.7 million investment in Pakenham nine months ahead of schedule – which will slash congestion and improve safety across Melbourne’s growing south eastern suburbs. 

Perth enters the world stage with ECU City media architecture Edith Cowan University's (ECU) new city campus will bring unprecedented motion and light to the Perth skyline, with its media architecture revealed today.

21,000 new station car parks delivered More than 21,000 new and upgraded car parking spaces at train stations across Melbourne and regional Victoria have now been delivered thanks to funding from the Albanese and Allan Labor governments.