Media releases

Airport Rail Link mediator recommends way forward The Albanese Government has received the mediator’s report for the Melbourne Airport Rail Link.

Width changes for safer freight vehicles The Albanese Government and National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) are backing a safer, cleaner heavy vehicle industry by implementing the Safer Freight Vehicles reforms.

Mark Binskin reappointed Chair of CASA Board I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Air Chief Marshall (Ret’d) Mark Binskin AC as Chair of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Board for three years.

International flights sweep into Broome International flights return to Broome today with Jetstar Asia launching twice a week passenger services to and from Singapore. 

The Mechanics Trentham officially opens The Mechanics Trentham was officially opened today by Mayor Cr Brian Hood, Mary-Anne Thomas MP and The Hon. Catherine King MP.

Big Build set to bust congestion on Brisbane's north side Queensland Premier and Member for Murrumba Steven Miles has today turned the sod on a transformative $290 million upgrade on the busy Bruce Highway.

Design for M7 flyover connection and more lanes on Richmond Road Richmond Road will get more lanes and a dedicated flyover connection from the M7 Motorway under designs for upgrade work released today. 

Over $5 million investment for safer roads People living in and around Ballarat will have a safer trip home thanks to more than $5 million in Australian Government funding to improve four known crash sites under the 2024–25 Black Spot Program.

Wheels turning on manufacture of new electric buses in WA In a major milestone for the transition to zero-emission public transport in Western Australia, the first electric bus to be manufactured as part of a joint $250 million Australian and Western Australian Government initiative has now been complete

Have your say on a future made in Australia: unlocking Australia's low carbon liquid fuel opportunity The Albanese Government is seeking views on ways to help kickstart Australia’s low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) industry, from farm and feedstock to bowser. 

World-leading experts on board for high-speed rail The High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) is on track to deliver the first key milestone for Australia’s first high speed rail line, with tenders awarded for the Sydney to Newcastle Business Case. 

More car parking along the Nepean River The 90-space car park at Regatta Park will open this week, making it even easier for people to enjoy the recreational precinct. 

Cam River Bridge Project complete The Cam River Bridge project has been completed following a final inspection and the switching-on of traffic signals at the intersection of the Bass and Murchison Highways, on Tasmania’s north-west coast.

Tunnel boring near complete for Sydney Metro rail to Western Sydney Airport - creating 14,000 local jobs Sydney Metro to Western Sydney Airport is one step closer, with tunnel boring machines (TBMs) Catherine, Eileen and Peggy having completed their historic journeys today.

Investing in a better future for the Central Coast The Albanese Government is making critical investments in Central Coast transport and infrastructure, improving road safety and building thriving communities.