Media releases

Safer travels to the Fleurieu Peninsula The Albanese and Malinauskas Labor Governments’ duplication of Main South Road between Aldinga and Sellicks Beach (south of Adelaide) will open to traffic tomorrow, improving travel times and safety for motorists heading to the Fleurieu Peninsula

Funding now available for regional and remote airports impacted by Rex voluntary administration Regional and remote airports impacted by Rex’s voluntary administration can now apply for a share in $5 million of funding under the Albanese Government’s Regional and Remote Airport Support Program. 

More world-class transport for WA as Mandurah Estuary Bridge Duplication opens to traffic The Cook and Albanese governments are continuing to improve regional infrastructure and deliver world-class transport options throughout Western Australia with the new Mandurah Estuary Bridge to open to westbound traffic from tomorrow.

Wallan intersection upgrade to deliver safer roads The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments today announced an upgrade to the intersection of Northern Highway (High Street) and Watson Street in Wallan – helping provide smoother journeys, improved travel times and increased safety for drivers in Me

Upgrades to improve roads for dairy supply chain The Albanese and Allan Labor governments are improving passenger travel and increasing efficiencies in the movement of freight for Australia’s largest dairy production area, as work begins on the Dairy Supply Chain Road Upgrades, southwest of Melb

Construction underway at Swan Active Ellenbrook Construction has begun at the site of Swan Active Ellenbrook (in Perth's outer north-east) – bringing completion of the $145 million facility a significant step closer.

Major works on Watson Street Interchange Upgrade The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments are delivering safer and more reliable journeys for Melbourne’s north, with major works now underway on the Watson Street Interchange Upgrade in Wallan.

Singleton Bypass on track to open in 2026 The Singleton Bypass is on track to open to traffic later this year, with construction teams back from the break and hard at work, delivering an extraordinary project for the Hunter.

Adelaide to Glenelg trams resume with tram grade separation projects completed Tram services between the city and Glenelg will resume from tomorrow, following six months of rapid construction on the Albanese and Malinauskas Labor Governments’ $870 million Tram Grade Separation Projects.

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.

Stage two contract secured to enhance Port of Dampier The Dampier Cargo Wharf Projects on Western Australia’s mid north coast has achieved a major milestone, with Pilbara Ports awarding the stage two contract for the Dampier Link Bridge to NRW Pty Ltd and Brady Marine

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.