Media releases

Construction to begin on major safety upgrades at Rungoo The Albanese and Crisafulli governments are delivering another major milestone under the Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program, with construction set to begin later this month on safety upgrades at Rungoo, south of Cardwell in far north Quee

Community invited to get up close to Molonglo River Bridge Canberrans are invited to be among the first to walk across the new Molonglo River Bridge at a community open day on Saturday 5 December 2026.

Dr Tarryn Kille reappointed to CASA Board The Albanese Government is pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr Tarryn Kille to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Board for an additional three-year term.

Improving Tasman Bridge barriers and pathways Work to increase safety on the Tasman Bridge has reached a major milestone, with a $23 million contract awarded to construction company Fulton Hogan for safety barrier and pathway upgrades.

Outback Way milestones deliver safer journeys for western Queensland The Albanese and Crisafulli governments have delivered an important milestone on the Outback Way, with the first 2.5 kilometre section of the Kennedy Developmental Road upgrade between Winton and Boulia now complete.

Perth’s largest EV bus depot now operating Western Australia’s newest and largest electric vehicle (EV) bus depot has been unveiled in Bayswater to support Perth’s transition to a fully electric bus fleet.

Tender released for $90 million Port Keats Road upgrade A key West Daly region road in the Northern Territory, southwest of Darwin, will be upgraded to improve flood immunity and access to the region during severe weather events in the wet season. 

Terrigal Drive upgrade powers ahead with work starting in 2027 Work on one of the Central Coast’s biggest road upgrades is set to begin in early 2027, with priority upgrades identified along two sections of Terrigal Drive.

Rail line upgrades supporting Mid West grain producers Upgrades recently delivered along the Midland Line in Western Australia’s Mid West region are boosting freight capacity to Geraldton port this grain harvest. 

Monaro Highway flyover to open, delivering safer and more efficient travel The ACT and Australian Governments have delivered the new southbound Monaro Highway flyover at the Lanyon Drive Interchange, reducing delays and improving safety on one of Canberra’s most important transport corridors. 

Procurement underway for major Anketell Road upgrades Major upgrades to Anketell Road are moving forward, with expressions of interest now open for contractors to help deliver a safer, more efficient freight corridor between Leath Road and Abercrombie Road in Perth's south.

Western Freeway safety works begin The Albanese and Carroll Labor Governments are making the Western Freeway safer for locals, visitors and freight operators with works beginning on a dangerous stretch of road near Ballan.

Walyalup Bridge opened ahead of schedule Fremantle’s iconic new Walyalup Bridge has officially opened ahead of schedule, restoring a vital connection to the port city ahead of summer. 

Jervis Bay Road intersection on the home stretch as western roundabout opens to traffic The $164 million Jervis Bay Road intersection upgrade will soon reach a major milestone, with the new western roundabout set to open to traffic early next month.

Albanese and Minns Labor governments deliver safer level crossings for regional NSW Three more level crossings in western New South Wales are now safer for motorists, pedestrians and freight operators, with several others nearing completion ahead of the busy grain harvest.