Media releases

Eastern Freeway overhaul moves to the next step The Albanese and Allan Labor governments are powering ahead on North East Link, appointing two world-class consortia as the preferred bidders for the next major elements of the Eastern Freeway Upgrades.

Light at the end of the Coffs Harbour Bypass tunnel In a major milestone for one of regional Australia’s biggest infrastructure projects, the first phase of the multi-billion-dollar Coffs Harbour Bypass is complete. 

Work underway to determine high-speed rail route Work has started on the New South Wales Central Coast to determine the best route for a proposed high-speed rail link connecting the region to Sydney in just 30 minutes.

Take off for extra tourism and trade capacity The Albanese Government is boosting aviation competition, trade and tourism opportunities for Australians, securing new or updated air services arrangements with seven international markets following months of nego

Partnerships to revitalise regional Victoria The Albanese Government is supporting local jobs, tourism and cultural opportunities in regional Victoria, investing $21.5 million to community projects through the $400 million regional Precincts and Partnerships

Housing boost for Victoria The Albanese Government is unlocking more homes in Victoria through funding the critical infrastructure that allows housing to be built more quickly.

Albanese Government invests $100 million in pedestrian and cycleways Pedestrians and cyclists across the country will have safer and better connected travel options thanks to the Albanese Government’s $100 million Active Transport Fund, which opens for applications today. 

New Bridgewater Bridge reaches the high water mark Work on the once-in-a-generation New Bridgewater Bridge Project is a significant step closer to delivering faster travel times and less congestion.

Girder lifts for northern interchange as part of M1 Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace The M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace (north of Newcastle) has reached a significant milestone with the successful lifting of the first girders at the northern interchange on the Heatherbrae Bypass.

$30 million philanthropic partnership for WAAPA Edith Cowan University (ECU) and Minderoo Foundation have entered into a transformational $30 million, 25-year philanthropic partnership to advance Australian arts and culture by supporting a state-of-the-art new home for the university's Western

Busselton Convention and Performing Arts Centre nearing completion A world-class Convention and Performing Arts Centre in Busselton, Western Australia is a step closer to becoming a reality, with the centre set to open in mid-2025. 

Travel times and congestion to be slashed with opening date set for Wilman Wadandi Highway Bunbury locals and thousands of commuters heading to Western Australia's South West will get an early Christmas present this year with the Australian and Western Australian Governments today announcing the Wilman Wadandi Highway, previously known

Sale of Pel-Air Today the administrators for Rex Airlines have advised the sale of Pel-Air, part of the Rex business, to Helicorp Pty Ltd, part of Toll Aviation. 

Whitten Oval upgrades complete The Whitten Oval precinct, home of the Western Bulldogs, has undergone an over $77.7 million redevelopment, delivering upgraded player and spectator facilities, as well as a women’s health and leadership hub.

Port of Burnie shiploader complete, doubling capacity Tasmania’s largest cargo port has doubled its loading capacity, supporting 500 jobs and boosting the state’s economy.