Media releases

Clyde Road Upgrade opens seven months early The Albanese and Carroll Labor Governments are upgrading roads across Melbourne’s south-east.  Major works on the Clyde Road Upgrade have finished – seven months ahead of schedule. 

Construction to start on Western Highway A safer Western Highway between Buangor and Ararat in western Victoria is being built, with major construction planned to start in November.

Albanese and Minns Labor governments deliver safer level crossings for regional NSW Three more level crossings in western New South Wales are now safer for motorists, pedestrians and freight operators, with several others nearing completion ahead of the busy grain harvest.

Jervis Bay Road intersection on the home stretch as western roundabout opens to traffic The $164 million Jervis Bay Road intersection upgrade will soon reach a major milestone, with the new western roundabout set to open to traffic early next month.

Overtaking lane boosts Princes Highway safety near Terang The Albanese and Carroll Labor governments are getting on with delivering safer roads in Victoria’s southwest, with a new overtaking lane near Terang now open to traffic.

Western Sydney goes international The first international arrival to Australia’s newest full-service airport has touched down, with Air New Zealand NZ165 from Auckland landing at Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport earlier this morning.

$318 million Barwon Heads Road upgrade ahead of schedule The Albanese and Carroll Labor Governments are delivering a safer Barwon Heads Road for Geelong, Armstrong Creek and the Bellarine.

First passengers lift off from WSI At 11am Australian Eastern Daylight Time, JQ362 will take off from Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, the first passenger flight for this brand-new airport. 

Cloncurry Airport gets much needed federal funding boost Cloncurry Airport in North West Queensland will receive much needed upgrades thanks to $10 million committed by the Albanese Government.

Government backs regional port growth in Western Australia and Queensland The Albanese Government is supporting expanded port capacity in Western Australia and Queensland to boost local economies, supply chains and shipping-reliant industries.

New George Town Aquatic Centre to open Families, swimmers and community groups are set to make a splash this summer, with construction now complete on the new George Town Aquatic Centre, on Tasmania's north coast.

Digital Australia Travel Declaration arrives at Western Sydney International Airport Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport will be the first airport in the country to use the new web-based Australia Travel Declaration.

Wallan upgrades powering ahead of schedule The Albanese and Carroll Labor Governments are getting on with a jointly funded $175 million upgrade to roads across Wallan, north of Melbourne.

Wheels up for destination Doha From December 2027, Qatar Airways will connect with Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, offering improved access to all corners of the globe from Australia’s newest airport.

Full steam ahead on Melbourne Airport Rail The Albanese and Carroll Labor Governments are getting on with building Melbourne Airport Rail.  A preferred bidder has been chosen to transform Sunshine Station into a transport superhub.