Media releases

New chair and CEO appointed to get Inland Rail to Parkes To guide the refocused direction of the Inland Rail project, the Albanese Government has appointed Dr Collette Burke as Chair of the Board, and Dr Sean Sweeney as the new Chief Executive Officer of Inland Rail Pty Ltd. 

Record investment in the freight rail network and consolidating Inland Rail The Albanese Government is today announcing a further $1.75 billion investment to improve the productivity, resilience and reliability of Australia’s freight rail network, alongside a $55 million incentive scheme to get more freight moving by rail

Works powering ahead on Melton Line Upgrade Construction is now underway on a new train stabling yard at Cobblebank as part of the Albanese and Allan Labor governments’ Melton Line Upgrade, which will deliver better and more comfortable journeys for passengers in Melbourne’s growing west.…

Melton electrification on the way The Allan and Albanese Labor Governments will deliver vital development works to support the future electrification of the Melton Line. 

New Woden education first youth foyer supporting young people at risk of homelessness The new Woden Education First Youth Foyer (Woden EFY) is now open, providing supported accommodation to young people aged 16 to 24 experiencing or at risk of homelessness who want to engage with education.

Additional jet fuel and additional diesel secured The Albanese Labor Government has secured two shipments carrying 100 million litres of jet fuel, and another shipment of 50 million litres of diesel to keep Australia moving.

Two more early works projects underway on the Queensland Beef Corridors Program Construction has started on two priority projects under the Queensland Beef Corridors Program, with another to begin in May 2026. 

Mountain biking world class in Warburton Warburton Bike Park in Victoria’s Yarra Ranges has taken its place as one of the premier mountain bike parks in Australia with Stage 1 of the project now officially open.

Delivering $1.1 billion to strengthen supply chains and boost productivity in Western Australia The Albanese and Cook Labor Governments are strengthening Western Australia’s supply chain resilience with a landmark $1.1 billion investment for crucial road connections to the proposed future Westport container terminal in Kwinana (in Perth's so

Mile End outdoor courts now open Stage 1 of the $92 million redevelopment of the Mile End Sports Complex is now complete, with the first netball games being played on the upgraded outdoor courts.

Local communities to benefit from a safer Bass Highway The Bass Highway is set for a significant safety boost with the Australian and Tasmanian Governments announcing the next critical investments in the Northern Tasmanian transport corridor.

Early works to begin on Bandon Road upgrade A critical upgrade in Sydney's North West will kick off next week, with early works set to begin from 28 April at the Bandon Road and Riverstone Parade intersection near Vineyard train station.

New flight paths for Sydney to take effect from 9 July On 9 July, flight path changes through Sydney’s skies will come into effect, as the first flights prepare for landing at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport.

A safer, more reliable journey delivered for Mount Warren Park residents The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments have completed a major upgrade to Beaudesert-Beenleigh Road at Mount Warren Park, delivering a safer, more efficient journey for local residents and road users.

Bruce Highway safety upgrade underway for 22 kilometres in Central Queensland The Albanese and Crisafulli governments continue to deliver safety upgrades on the Bruce Highway, with construction underway on a 22‑kilometre stretch between Pine Mountain Creek and Deep Creek, north of Marlborough.