Media releases

Preferred option identified for northbound Sheahan Bridge replacement A new bridge on the existing alignment has been identified as the preferred option for replacing the ageing northbound Sheahan Bridge (in southwest New South Wales), pending further design and environmental assessment.

Freight takes flight in Western Sydney A Qantas plane laden with AusPost parcels is set to be the first freight plane to take off from Western Sydney International Airport later tonight. 

Site preparations begin for Macquarie Point multipurpose stadium Preparatory works are now underway at the Macquarie Point Multipurpose Stadium, marking another major milestone in one of Tasmania’s largest and most significant infrastructure projects. 

Preferred proponent chosen to deliver Kwinana Freeway upgrade Major upgrades to Perth's Kwinana Freeway between Roe Highway and Safety Bay Road are one step closer, with the appointment of the preferred proponent to build the project.

Bolstered info centre reopens as third and final large-scale T2D tunnelling machine blessed The principal community information centre for South Australia’s largest ever infrastructure project has been upgraded and will reopen to the public on Monday, less than 200 metres from where history-making tunnel boring

Dig done on North East Link Tunnelling is complete on the Albanese and Allan Labor Governments' North East Link – a major milestone for Victoria's biggest road project.

$181 million pavement upgrade to improve safety and reliability on Newell Highway north of Moree Motorists and freight operators travelling on the Newell Highway north of Moree will benefit from a $181 million major pavement upgrade, with the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments investing in smoother, safer and more reliable journeys on

Tiaro Bypass milestone reached as procurement now open The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments are getting on with delivering critical Bruce Highway upgrades, with procurement for major works on the Tiaro Bypass (south of Maryborough) underway and the project moving towards construction. &n

New Defence HQ breaks ground South Australia’s defence capabilities will be significantly boosted with construction of the new state-of-the-art Innovation Centre at Lot Fourteen underway. 

$32 million to help turn forest waste into jet fuel Australian-made jet fuel produced from forest waste is a step closer to powering flights, thanks to a $32 million investment from the Albanese Labor Government, making our fuel supply more resilient and less vulnerable to overseas shocks.&nb

Karrinyup bus depot boosted with EV charging The Karrinyup bus depot, in Perth’s northern suburbs, is the latest site to be upgraded with electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure as part of Western Australia’s transition to a fully electric bus fleet. 

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.