Media releases

Stars align for work on Orange's new planetarium It’s lift-off for Orange’s performing arts scene as work begins on the new $33.5 million world-class cultural hub for the region. The new Orange Regional Conservatorium and Planetarium project will include:

Initial assessment complete for $285 million SEQ Liveability Fund More than $285 million of local infrastructure projects aimed at boosting the lifestyle of communities across Queensland’s booming south-east corner have been unveiled under the South East Queensland (SEQ) Liveability Fund. 

A link to better road connectivity The first construction project under the River Torrens to Darlington works – the new Selgar Avenue link road - is now complete, connecting motorists to southern Adelaide’s Tonsley Innovation District and southbound lanes of South Road.

Work starts on Mandurah Estuary Bridge duplication Work is underway on the Mandurah Estuary Bridge duplication, with the sod turned today on this important project to slash congestion in Mandurah and Dawesville.

Major contract awarded for Mount Ousley interchange More than 50,000 motorists who travel through the base of Mount Ousley each day are a step closer to safer and faster journeys with the award of the major contract to Fulton Hogan to design and build a new interchange.

Queensland Government's Olympic infrastructure review The Albanese Government welcomes the review by the Queensland Government of 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic venues Master Plan.

Preferred proponent selected for new Reid Highway interchanges The ongoing program of congestion relief in Perth's north-eastern suburbs has reached another milestone, with NRW Contracting Pty Ltd named preferred proponent for the design and construction of two new interchanges on Reid Highway.

Construction progressing on Newcastle's international terminal Construction continues to progress for Newcastle Airport’s new international terminal, which will transform the Hunter region.

Construction underway on M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace The M1 Pacific Motorway’s ‘missing link’ will finally be fixed, thanks to investment from the Australian and NSW governments.

Next stage of Beams Road Level Crossing removal now underway Early works are now underway on the next stage of the Beams Road Level Crossing Removal project, following the recent awarding of the main construction contract to Bielby Hull Joint Venture in late 2023.

WA on track for life-saving level crossing upgrades Railway crossings in Western Australia are on track to receive significant upgrades thanks to the Australian Government’s Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Fund (RLCUF).

Victoria on track for life-saving level crossing upgrades Railway crossings in Victoria are on track to receive significant upgrades thanks to the Australian Government’s Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Fund (RLCUF).

Inaugural High Speed Rail Authority CEO announced I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Timothy Parker as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA), following a merit based selection process.

Oodnadatta Track upgrades to improve access and reduce flood impact Works have begun on a flood-prone section of the Oodnadatta Track in South Australia’s far northwest to improve access after rain and help motorists avoid becoming stranded between Marla and Oodnadatta.

Appointments to progress national rail and aviation projects The Australian Government is making a number of appointments to the bodies responsible for nationally significant rail projects and the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport.