Media releases

First airport metro train touches down in Western Sydney The first of 12 trains for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport Line has arrived in Sydney, marking an important step towards first services. 

New gallery at famed Heysen venue opens its doors The stunning new Heysen Gallery opens its doors tomorrow at the historic The Cedars property in South Australia.

Groundbreaking moment for South Australia's biggest infrastructure project After years of planning and months of assembling one of the largest machines ever used in South Australia, tunnelling is now underway on the $15.4 billion River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) project to deliver a non-stop South Road. 

Investing in the regions: $30 million for NSW North Coast roads The Minns Labor Government is investing $15 million in the 2026-27 NSW Budget to progress planning for upgrades along the M1 Pacific Motorway corridor between Tweed Heads and Byron Bay. 

Bearings set for the next generation of seafarers The Albanese Government’s landmark Maritime Skills and Training Initiative (MSTI).  has hit a major milestone today, with five successful grantees appointed to train the next generation of Australian seafarers. 

Upgrade underway to boost Mid West grain rail capacity Construction is underway to upgrade a critical section of the Midland Line to boost grain-to-port rail freight capacity in Western Australia's Mid West region.

Construction begins on METRONET on Swan electric ferry fleet The METRONET on Swan Ferry Service Expansion project has reached an important milestone, with a keel laying ceremony officially marking the start of vessel construction.

Additional fuel excise relief for month of July The Albanese Government will extend fuel excise relief for another month, making petrol and diesel 16 cents per litre cheaper versus normal prices for July, saving Australians around $11 per tank.

Levee wall to provide major flood protection boost for Mackay The construction contract has been awarded for major upgrades to the Pioneer River Levee system to improve flood protection for Mackay residents and businesses (on Queensland's central coast).

$600 million boost fast-tracks major western Sydney road upgrades The Minns Labor Government is investing an additional $300 million in the 2026-27 NSW Budget to fast-track critical upgrades to Elizabeth Drive and Fifteenth Avenue, accelerating delivery of two of Western Sydney’s most important road projects.

Upgrades coming to Bruce Highway and Buxton Road Intersection Work will soon be underway to deliver important upgrades to the Bruce Highway and Buxton Road intersection at Isis River, south of Bundaberg.  

Reappointments to High Speed Rail Authority The Albanese Government has reappointed Ms Jill Rossouw as the High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) Chair, and Mr Ian Hunt and Ms Dyan Perry OBE as HSRA Board members. 

Electric truck fleet leads the charge for cleaner heavy haulage Australia’s biggest private logistics company is rolling out a fleet of heavy-duty electric trucks across Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide cutting diesel use, emissions and running costs on some of the country’s busiest freight routes.  

$15 million uplift for regional airports Regional airports and aerodromes can now apply for grant funding through Round 5 of the Regional Airports Program, with $15 million available for vital safety and accessibility upgrades.

Cairns Marine Precinct Common User Facility progressing with expressions of interest The Cairns Common User Facility is a step closer after the Albanese and Crisafulli governments today opened registrations for expressions of interest from the private sector to co-invest in the facility’s delivery and operation.