Media releases

First package of Bridport Road upgrade begins Construction is now underway on the first package of freight efficiency and safety upgrades for Bridport Road.

Beams Road Upgrade a big win for Brisbane's northside One of north Brisbane’s worst traffic bottlenecks has been removed, with the main road works on the Beams Road stage 1B upgrade now complete.

Kennett River upgrades support safe and sustainable tourism along the Great Ocean Road Key upgrades at Kennett River on the Great Ocean Road are now complete, boosting safety and tourism ahead of this year’s busy summer season.

Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 2 set for take-off The Albanese and Carroll Labor governments are getting on with building Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 2, with work set to begin in the coming weeks.

Media statement Safety in our aviation sector is of the utmost priority to the Australian Government. 

Investing in the future of urban spaces across Australia The Albanese Government is investing over $35 million nationally into transformative urban precincts to support communities and grow local economies.

Boat Harbour Beach now in shipshape The $12.5 million transformation of Boat Harbour Beach is now complete, marking a major milestone for one of Tasmania’s best-known coastal destinations.

Safer journeys for South Australians: works begin on upgrading Heaslip Road and Curtis Road intersection Construction is set to begin on a new $30 million dual-lane roundabout at the intersection of Heaslip Road and Curtis Road, delivering safer journeys and helping meet the transport demands of Adelaide’s growing north. 

Strzelecki Track upgrade reaches major milestone Major works are now underway between Mount Hopeless and The Dog Fence as the $215 million Strzelecki Track Upgrade and Sealing Project approaches its halfway point.

Clyde North intersection upgrade complete The Albanese and Carroll Labor Governments have delivered faster and safer journeys for Clyde North, Cranbourne North and Berwick residents.

More fans, closer to the action as new stand opens at Launceston's UTAS stadium Work on the new Western Stand at Launceston’s UTAS stadium is now complete. It’s another major milestone on the $130 million development of the facility, funded by the Albanese and Rockliff Governments.

Elevated experience for cyclists as upgraded Mike Turtur Bikeway opens From today, cyclists and pedestrians will be able to bypass some of Adelaide’s busiest intersections as elevated paths along the Mike Turtur Bikeway open to the public for the first time.

Australia to renominate for IMO Council The Australian Government has marked World Maritime Day by announcing it will seek another two-year term on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council.

Travel to China The Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, will travel to China next week to attend the 21st session of the APEC Transportation Ministerial Mee

Updated air services agreement with Indonesia The Albanese Government has secured updated bilateral air services arrangements with Indonesia, one of our closest neighbours, and major international markets.