Media releases

Support for truckies across Australia The Albanese Government is helping Australia’s trucking industry manage the impacts of the war in the Middle East, ensuring truckies and transport operators are better protected from fuel price rises.

Adelaide city commuters turn a new corner The morning commute just became quicker and easier for citybound motorists in Adelaide, with the completion of the $40 million James Congdon Drive and Sir Donald Bradman Drive intersection upgrade. 

Works underway at Henderson Road and Ferntree Gully Road intersection Major works have started on the Henderson Road and Ferntree Gully Road Intersection Upgrade in Knoxfield.

Barlow Park vision for 2032 and beyond unveiled Athletes and sports fans in the Far North during the 2032 Games and beyond will benefit from a cool and shaded new-look Barlow Park Stadium in Cairns, designed by an award-winning team boasting outstanding local, national, and international experi

Next step to ease congestion in Northern Brisbane: expressions of interest open for major upgrade The Australian and Queensland Governments are getting on with the job of improving safety and efficiency along one of northern Brisbane’s busiest transport corridors by opening expressions of interest (EOI) to duplicate the Linkfield Road Ov

Built, finished, opening: toll-free M12 Motorway goes live on Saturday, 14 March The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments have set the opening date for the brand-new M12 Motorway – the driveway to the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport.

Caboolture-Bribie Island Road duplication complete ahead of schedule In exciting news for the Caboolture, Ningi and Bribie communities (in Brisbane's north), the duplication of Caboolture-Bribie Island Road between Old Toorbul Point Road and Saint Road is now complete, a month ahead of schedule.  &n

New interchange to support Pilbara's clean energy future The new Great Northern Highway Lumsden Interchange at Port Hedland in WA’s central north coast, is complete, laying the foundation for Pilbara Ports’ new Lumsden Point development.

Rail freight upgrades support WA's bumper grain harvest Completed rail freight upgrades at Moora and Cranbrook CBH Group grain receival sites are supporting the movement of Western Australia’s biggest ever grain harvest, helping get more grain to port faster and into export ma

Seven major tenders issued for High Speed Rail The Albanese Government has announced the release of seven major tenders for High Speed Rail Newcastle to Sydney.

WACA Ground enters new era The redeveloped WACA Ground is now open and ready for the entire community to enjoy.

New works clear the way for centrepiece Logan Indoor Sports Centre A major step towards delivering one of Queensland’s largest multi-purpose indoor sports centres and 2032 Games venues has begun.

Hexham bottleneck cleared in one of the Hunter’s biggest road upgrades Motorists and the Hunter can finally say goodbye to the infamous Hexham bottleneck, with the long-awaited widening and higher speed limits now complete.

Moolanda Boulevard footbridge officially opened The new Moolanda Boulevard footbridge is now open, delivering an accessible pedestrian and cycle path for Kingsley and surrounding suburbs in Perth’s north.

Speed restrictions to end soon with Bremer River Bridge upgrade underway The path to lifting speed restrictions on the Warrego Highway’s Bremer River Bridge is now clearer, with a rehabilitation plan revealed and major works underway.