Media releases

New Tasmanian precincts to create local opportunities The Albanese Government is investing over $4.8 million for two new precincts in Tasmania to benefit Hobart residents.

Future Hawks to spread wings at Kennedy Community Centre Dingley Village in Melbourne’s south-east is home to new, world-class sporting facilities with the opening of the Kennedy Community Centre.

Heathcote Road upgrade opens with community cancer walk The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments have completed the $188 million jointly funded upgrade of Heathcote Road in Holsworthy, with the official opening marked today by the local community.

New maritime training initiative charts the course for seafarers The Albanese Government today launched the Maritime Skills and Training Initiative (MSTI), a new program that will provide access to sea time for up to 20 trainee and cadet seafarers. 

Albanese Government welcomes successful vote on Air T bid to acquire Rex The Albanese Government welcomes the announcement that the majority of creditors have voted in support of Air T’s bid to acquire Rex at the second meeting of creditors.

Building a better coast: Avoca Drive upgrade powers ahead The Minns and Albanese Labor Governments are building a better future for the Central Coast, with planning for the long-awaited upgrade of Avoca Drive in full swing and the first stage of the project now prioritised for delivery.

Construction starts on George Town’s year-round indoor aquatic centre Construction has officially begun on the new George Town Indoor Aquatic, Health and Wellbeing Centre.

Let the shows begin; curtain raises on Burnie's new cultural precinct Doors have opened at Burnie’s new cultural precinct, following a $20.5 million revitalisation of the city’s arts institutions in the heart of the CBD.

Contract signed to deliver Melton Line Upgrade The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments are getting on with delivering longer trains and improved journeys for passengers in Melbourne’s growing west, with the contract to deliver the Melton Line Upgrade now award

Australian Government supporting Air T’s bid to acquire Rex The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to support a successful sale of Rex.

Albanese Government invests $2.8 million for more homes close to Canberra Station Kingston is set to be transformed with new housing, transport links and community facilities, as the Albanese Government invests $2.8 million to make the Canberra Railway Station precinct housing-ready.

New EV and hybrid rules improve pedestrian safety From this month, all new-model electric, hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles entering the Australian market will be fitted with an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) as standard, in a welcome boost to pede

Contract awarded for Watson Street Interchange Upgrade The Albanese and Allan Labor governments are improving safety and easing congestion for motorists in Melbourne’s north, with the construction contract awarded for the Watson Street Interchange Upgrade in Wallan.

Big win for Hunter motorists: three southbound lanes now open on Hexham Straight Major traffic relief has arrived for Hunter motorists, with one of the region’s most frustrating bottlenecks taking a huge step forward, with three southbound lanes now open on Hexham Straight.

Tenders open for Tasman Highway Triabunna upgrades Tenders are now open for construction on the next stage of the Great Eastern Drive Tourism Support package.