Media releases

More fans, closer to the action as new stand opens at Launceston's UTAS stadium Work on the new Western Stand at Launceston’s UTAS stadium is now complete. It’s another major milestone on the $130 million development of the facility, funded by the Albanese and Rockliff Governments.

Clyde North intersection upgrade complete The Albanese and Carroll Labor Governments have delivered faster and safer journeys for Clyde North, Cranbourne North and Berwick residents.

Boat Harbour Beach now in shipshape The $12.5 million transformation of Boat Harbour Beach is now complete, marking a major milestone for one of Tasmania’s best-known coastal destinations.

Strzelecki Track upgrade reaches major milestone Major works are now underway between Mount Hopeless and The Dog Fence as the $215 million Strzelecki Track Upgrade and Sealing Project approaches its halfway point.

Safer journeys for South Australians: works begin on upgrading Heaslip Road and Curtis Road intersection Construction is set to begin on a new $30 million dual-lane roundabout at the intersection of Heaslip Road and Curtis Road, delivering safer journeys and helping meet the transport demands of Adelaide’s growing north. 

Elevated experience for cyclists as upgraded Mike Turtur Bikeway opens From today, cyclists and pedestrians will be able to bypass some of Adelaide’s busiest intersections as elevated paths along the Mike Turtur Bikeway open to the public for the first time.

Australia to renominate for IMO Council The Australian Government has marked World Maritime Day by announcing it will seek another two-year term on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council.

Travel to China The Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, will travel to China next week to attend the 21st session of the APEC Transportation Ministerial Mee

Updated air services agreement with Indonesia The Albanese Government has secured updated bilateral air services arrangements with Indonesia, one of our closest neighbours, and major international markets.

Rockhampton Ring Road reaches major construction milestones The Albanese and Crisafulli governments have marked major milestones on the Rockhampton Ring Road this week with progress at Fitzroy River Bridge, Capricorn Highway Connector Bridge, the Werribee Street precast yard and several overpasses no

First road now complete in Kakadu upgrades The first road upgraded as part of a $70 million Australian Government investment to improve access to popular sites in Kakadu National Park is complete.

New Fremantle Traffic Bridge to open on 1 November The Albanese and Cook Labor Governments have today confirmed that the new Fremantle Traffic Bridge will open ahead of schedule on 1 November 2026.

Building a more productive and resilient freight industry The Albanese Government is supporting a more productive and resilient freight industry through increased investment and a refreshed freight industry panel.

Fixing the Bruce: safer journeys across Wide Bay Burnett The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments are delivering safer journeys across the Wide Bay Burnett, with a series of important milestones now reached on the Bruce Highway.

Re-appointment to the ATSB Commission The Albanese Government welcomes the re-appointment of Ms Julie Bullas as a commissioner of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) for another three years.