Media releases

Improving flood resilience on the Bruce in FNQ Works have started to improve flooding and inundation issues on the western side of the Bruce Highway between Dallachy Road and south of Dean Road in Tully.

New Gippsland Line timetable delivers more services, more often Passengers on the Gippsland Line will soon enjoy more travel options than ever before as a major upgrade to the line reaches completion. 

Rest area funding delivers for regional truckie safety The Albanese Government is investing in our truckies’ safety by funding another four essential projects through the Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (HVRA) initiative.

Three lanes now open on part of Hexham Straight, reducing congestion on a critical Hunter corridor Hunter motorists are getting a taste of the future, with the first widened section on the Hexham Straight now open to traffic with three lanes in each direction.

Community asked for feedback on next steps for $58.4 million Goonoo Goonoo Road upgrade The Albanese and Minns Labor governments are working hard to get the Goonoo Goonoo Road upgrade back on track after it stalled under the former New South Wales coalition government.

Trial goes live: First of its kind tech to improve regional rail safety and save lives The Australian and New South Wales governments are strengthening their commitment to building a safer, more connected NSW by rolling out cutting-edge level crossing safety technology at a site near Quirindi.

Tunnelling complete on Coffs Bypass as project steams ahead With tunnelling now complete on the Coffs Harbour Bypass, another major milestone has been reached on the $2.2 billion project delivered by the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments.

Progress on Western Sydney Airport Metro Station Passengers using the new metro line into Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport will have the smoothest of transits, with extra-wide platforms and a range of luggage-friendly features to make it a first-class public transport exp

Tasmania on track for life-saving level crossing upgrades Railway crossings in Tasmania are on track to receive significant upgrades thanks to the Albanese Government’s Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Fund (RLCUF).

$63 million for life-saving road upgrades across Australia Thanks to critical infrastructure funding from the Albanese Government, local roads across the country will receive more than $63 million for life-saving upgrades. 

New Airservices Australia Board Chair appointed I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Anne Brown as the Chairperson of the Board of Airservices Australia for a term of three years.

Contracts awarded for Barwon Heads Road Upgrade Stage 2 The Albanese and Allan Labor governments are delivering safer and more reliable journeys for motorists across Geelong and Victoria’s south west, announcing FCC Construction Australia and BildGroup will deliver the first part of the $318 million Ba

Hobart Airport runway ready for take off Today marks the opening of the newly upgraded Hobart Airport ensuring it remains the gateway for travel, tourism and trade opportunities for Tasmania. 

Introducing The Pavilion: Bluefit to operate new aquatic and health centre at the iconic WACA ground The Australian Government, Western Australian Government, the City of Perth, Cricket Australia and WA Cricket are partnering to deliver an exciting new aquatic and health facility within the historic WACA Ground pr

Landmark moment for Coffs Harbour: Luke Bowen Bridge opens A new pedestrian and cyclist bridge honouring the memory of local student Luke Bowen has officially opened in Coffs Harbour today, marking a major milestone in the delivery of the city’s long-awaited bypass.