Media releases

Next stage for key road upgrades in Brisbane's north A major step forward in busting congestion in Brisbane’s north is underway, with a new contract awarded to deliver significant upgrades to the Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway.

Major works on Surf Coast Highway Upgrade complete The Albanese and Allan Labor governments are making it safer and easier for people to travel through Grovedale, with major upgrade works now complete at a key intersection along the Surf Coast Highway.

Major upgrade begins on Kangaroo Island's Cape Willoughby Conservation Park Kangaroo Island’s Cape Willoughby Conservation Park, home to South Australia’s oldest operational lighthouse, will undergo a $5 million upgrade, enhancing the visitor experience at the popular site on the easternmost tip of the island.

Rest area upgrades to benefit heavy vehicle drivers on the Newell Highway Work to upgrade two rest areas on the Newell Highway south of Moree has begun, benefitting all road users, particularly heavy vehicle drivers travelling in the state’s north-west.

Designs released for Tasman Bridge pathway upgrades New designs have been released for upgrades to the Tasman Bridge’s pathways. The upgrades are part of the Australian and Tasmanian governments’ $130 million shared commitment to the Tasman Bridge Upgrade project.

Productivity Commission inquiry into regional airfares Today the Albanese Government released the terms of reference for the Productivity Commission inquiry into key factors that determine regional airfares.

Touchdown at Western Sydney Airport Today, the first jet will land at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton), marking a major milestone in the Airport’s history. 

Gateway to the North West's upgrade starting soon with construction contracts awarded for Richmond Road widening The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments have hit the go button on the next major road project for North Western Sydney, awarding contracts for design and construction for the $744 million upgrade of Richmond Road.

Contract awarded for Ballan Road intersection upgrade The Ballan Road intersection upgrade (in Melbourne's west) is progressing towards construction, with the contract for the project now awarded.

Funding for revitalised City Fringe West precinct in Adelaide The Albanese Government is investing over $1 million towards the planning of a new mixed-use precinct in Adelaide’s Thebarton and Torrensville.

From Port to pit: Tunnel boring machines arrive in Adelaide The first of the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) components for South Australia’s biggest infrastructure project have arrived in Adelaide. 

Statement on Air T intention to purchase Rex On 21 October 2025, a Sale and Implementation Deed to purchase Regional Express Holdings Limited (Rex) was entered into by US corporation Air T, Inc. (Air T) and the Rex Voluntary Administrators.

Improving safety and freight movements on the Barrier Highway The Barrier Highway is set for an overhaul that will see two key junctions upgraded at Whyte Yarcowie and Yunta, as well as new rest areas and culvert upgrades to improve safety and freight operations in Mid North South Australia. 

National Road Transport Technology Strategy plots a course ahead Today, the Albanese Government, on behalf of Australia’s infrastructure and transport Ministers, has released the National Road Transport Technology Strategy, setting out a nationally consistent approach to techn

Major milestone for Coffs Harbour Bypass as project hits halfway point The Coffs Harbour Bypass has reached a major milestone, with more than half of the project’s 21 bridges now completed - marking significant progress on one of the largest regional infrastructure projects on Australia’s east coast.