Media releases

Western Sydney Airport one step closer to completion Sydney’s new 24-hour international airport is celebrating a major construction milestone today, with the terminal roof complete and internal fit-out set to accelerate. 

Avoca Drive upgrade options revealed as major project planning progresses Central Coast residents are invited to help shape the long-awaited Avoca Drive upgrade at Kincumber by having their say on proposed safety and efficiency improvements options.

Calling cities and suburbs: applications open for new government grants programs The Albanese Government is investing in cities and suburbs across Australia, with applications now open for $500 million of federal funding. 

Applications open to help suburbs thrive The Albanese Government is investing in cities and suburbs across Australia, with applications opening today for the $350 million Thriving Suburbs Program.

National Transport Commission appointments I am pleased to announce three appointments to the National Transport Commission (NTC).

Federal funding boost to tourism in the far North West A major milestone has been reached with the signing of a $12.5 million deal between the Australian and Tasmanian Governments to attract tourists to the far North West Coast. 

The first major heavy vehicle rest area for north western NSW takes shape Foundation and pavement work have started on the Newell Highway’s newest heavy vehicle rest area, which will also be the largest of its kind in north-western New South Wales.

Investing in a better future for the Northern Territory The Albanese Government is making critical investments in Northern Territory infrastructure, creating jobs and improving access to communities.

Twenty-three new community infrastructure projects for Central Australia More crucial community infrastructure is on its way for Central Australia, with the Australian and Northern Territory governments announcing 23 new projects under the second tranche of the Central Australia Plan’s

Works for new $142 million Sunshine Coast Indoor Sports Centre now out to market The new $142 million Sunshine Coast Indoor Sports Centre project has reached a major milestone, with EOIs for the Managing Contractor and Principal Consultant officially released to market.

Kangaroo Point Bridge enters home stretch The final piece of concrete decking has been laid along the length of the highly anticipated Kangaroo Point Bridge, as the project reaches 90 per cent completion.

New multi-deck carpark open for Sunbury commuters Commuters in Sunbury and surrounding areas can enjoy more room for parking at their local station, with works complete on a new multi-level carpark.

Safer, faster travel with $200 million Morphett Road tram overpass Morphettville is set to become safer and easier, with the Australian and South Australian Governments each delivering $100 million to remove the tram level crossing at Morphett Road and replace it with a tram overpass. 

Alice Springs Netball Courts shoot for the stars Netballers in the red centre have scored a major win, with the reconstruction of the Alice Springs Netball Court now complete. 

Construction starts on Canberra's Garden City Cycleway The Australian and ACT Governments are working together to build the walking and cycling infrastructure our growing capital needs, with work starting on Canberra’s Garden City Cycleway.