Media releases

Nine new community infrastructure projects for Central Australia Crucial community infrastructure projects are on their way for Central Australia, with the Australian and Northern Territory governments announcing the first nine projects under the region’s $50 million Community I

Batteries to power freight trains The Albanese Government is investing in a groundbreaking project to retrofit a diesel-electric freight train with batteries, aiming to run heavy haulage and general freight routes using battery technology.

Encouraging girls and women to take their aviation careers to new heights This International Women’s Day and Women of Aviation Week, the Australian Government is continuing to invest in women’s futures in transport, working in partnership with our aviation sector to deliver new activitie

MH370: 10 years on Ten years on from the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines flight 370, the Australian Government’s sincere sympathies remain with the loved ones of the 239 passengers and crew on board, including seven people who ca

Ballina-Byron Gateway Airport stronger than ever Ballina-Byron Gateway Airport’s runway has been upgraded to meet future aviation demands.

Federal funding to revitalise the Yass Showground The Albanese Labor Government’s $1 million commitment towards the restoration of the Yass Showground has taken a major step forward today, with a funding agreement now in place with the Yass Show Society.

Funding available for improving level crossing safety in the regions The Australian Government is committed to finding better ways to improve the safety of level crossings in the regions.

Major work on Majors Road Interchange as concept design finalised Major works are starting on the Southern Expressway and Majors Road Interchange project in Adelaide’s south, following refinements to the concept design in response to community feedback and additional technical analysis.

Funding approved for new bridge at Clarence Town Clarence Town is set to get a new bridge over the Williams River. The new bridge will be built alongside the heritage-listed Brig O'Johnston Bridge on Limeburners Creek Road.

Caboolture sawmill expansion project complete The Caboolture Sawmill Expansion Project is now complete, which will support an internationally competitive sawmilling business for the Sunshine Coast gateway region.

National roundtable sheds light on level crossing safety At the request of the Commonwealth Government, governments from across Australia and New Zealand came together today with industry, academia, peak bodies and advocacy groups for a national level crossing safety roundtabl

Singapore and Australia formalise collaboration to establish green and digital shipping corridor Singapore and Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formally collaborate on establishing the Singapore-Australia Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC).

Have your say on one of Australia's biggest infrastructure projects The South Australian community is invited to have a say on a landmark report for the North-South Corridor – River Torrens to Darlington project to identify further ways to deliver lasting benefits to the community.

Government seeking Infrastructure Australia Commissioners The Australian Government has begun the search for a Chief Commissioner and two Commissioners to lead Infrastructure Australia (IA), the Commonwealth’s expert and independent infrastructure adviser.

Construction underway on Beams Road level crossing Construction of the final stage of the $235 million, four-lane Beams Road overpass is now underway, which will increase road safety, improve pedestrian and active transport connections and support around 185 jobs.