Media releases

Canberra's light rail extension powers ahead with first track laid The first sections of track for Light Rail Stage 2A are now in the ground, marking a major milestone in extending the network to Commonwealth Park.

Construction begins on Ballan Road Intersection Upgrade The Albanese and Allan Labor governments are getting on with delivering safer and more reliable journeys in Wyndham Vale (southwest of Melbourne), with major works now underway on the Ballan Road Intersection Upgrade.

M1 Pacific Motorway extension: bridge foundations complete, construction surges ahead The M1 Pacific Motorway extension has hit a significant construction milestone, with crews driving the final pile to complete foundation works for 11 new bridges between Black Hill and Raymond Terrace.

Opening up the River Derwent at Bridgewater In coming days, the demolition of the old Bridgewater Bridge, north of Hobart, is set to reach a major milestone with the removal of the 41-metre lift span from the structure using barges and cranes.

Internationally renowned architects to bring Brisbane Stadium to life The Albanese and Crisafulli governments have hit the ground running in 2026 on the delivery of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, announcing the principal architects for the new Brisbane Stadium in Victoria Park.

Reid Highway interchange upgrades underway Major construction is underway on the $225 million Reid Highway Interchanges Project which will improve safety and efficiency in Perth's north-eastern suburbs.

Board Chair and Deputy Chair of the Australian Rail Track Corporation reappointed The Albanese Government has appointed Mr Peter Duncan AM as Chair and Dr Collette Burke as Deputy Chair of the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) Board, each for a further three-year term.

Ribbon cut on a brand Newland Park The much-anticipated Newland Park Regional Skate and Play Precinct has officially opened, delivering a fresh multipurpose recreational space for the Alice Springs community. 

Distinguished former Chief of Navy appointed to ATSB Commission The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is set to benefit from a wealth of experience with the appointment of new commissioner Vice Admiral (Retired) Russell Crane AO, CSM.

Transforming the north bank of the Yarra The first stage of the Greenline Project at Birrarung Marr officially opened to the public today, revealing a highly anticipated $39 million revamp of the Yarra River’s northern bank.

Design search launched for Redland Whitewater Centre The Australian and Queensland Governments are powering ahead on their delivery of the Redland Whitewater Centre with the opening of Expressions of Interest (EOI) for a Principal Consultant to lead the facility’s design.

All roads and rail lead to Beveridge as work on intermodal precinct begins Today, the Australian Government turned the first sod at the $1.62 billion Beveridge Intermodal Precinct, in Melbourne's north, marking the beginning of construction for Australia’s largest and most advanced logist

Seven Hills town centre in line for upgrades as Albanese Government funds new precinct plan An Albanese Government funded precinct plan is set to transform the Seven Hills town centre, as the growing suburb in Sydney's west readies to welcome its new library. 

Design work begins for Picton bypass The Albanese and Minns Labor governments are pushing ahead with design and assessment works for a Picton Bypass after years of delay under the former Liberal-Nationals Government.

One year on: Singleton Bypass powers ahead with major construction milestones The $700 million Singleton Bypass has passed the one-year mark of major construction, progressing a once-in-a-generation upgrade that will remove one of the Hunter’s longest-standing bottlenecks.