Media releases

Albanese Government invests in Victorian urban precincts The Albanese Government is investing over $7 million to support the planning and development of innovative urban precincts across Melbourne.

Albanese Government invests in Western Australia urban precincts The Albanese Government is investing $6.5 million to help connect local communities in Western Australia and build their economies as part of the urban Precincts and Partnerships Program (uPPP).

New community centre on its way for Brabham The new suburb of Brabham is coming to life today as construction begins on the Brabham District Community Centre.

All aboard as Armadale Line reopens with services extending to Byford Community celebrations have marked the highly anticipated reopening of the full Armadale Line today, which now extends eight kilometres to Byford, supporting one of Perth’s fastest growing residential areas.

Major milestone as Majors Road Interchange opens to traffic The $120 million Majors Road Interchange upgrade is complete, delivering shorter and safer journeys through Adelaide’s southern suburbs for travellers and locals.

Boggo Road Precinct to be transformed with $4.95 million Australian Government investment The heritage-listed Boggo Road Gaol will be transformed, with the Albanese Labor Government today announcing a $4.95 million investment in the Boggo Road Innovation Precinct under the urban Precincts and Partnerships Progr

Feedback sought on public transport accessibility legislation Consultation is now open on legislative reforms that will ensure public transport is more accessible for people with disability.

North East Link tunnel boring machines mark halfway point The Australian and Victorian governments are continuing to make significant progress on Melbourne’s North East Link tunnel, with the project’s two massive tunnel boring machines (TBMs) now well over the halfway poi

Expressions of interest called to upgrade Kwinana Freeway The upgrade of Kwinana Freeway has reached an important milestone with Expressions of Interest (EOI) now open for industry.  

Review to ensure a strong transport future for Tasmania The Albanese Labor Government has announced a review into the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) is now underway, delivering on a 2025 election commitment.

Next stage of Yan Yean Road Upgrade locked in The Albanese and Allan Labor governments are pressing ahead with upgrades to one of Melbourne’s busy arterial roads, with the contract for the Northern Package of the Yan Yean Road Upgrade Stage 2 now awarded. 

Qantas base closure I am incredibly disappointed to hear of the outcome of the QantasLink base review that will result in the closures of Hobart, Mildura and Canberra bases. 

Contractor appointed to kick off early works on Dunheved Road Upgrade Penrith City Council has reached a major milestone in the proposed upgrade of Dunheved Road, appointing Georgiou Group to deliver the preliminary works following a competitive negotiation process.

Main South Road Duplication ramps up toward completion The southbound on and off-ramps at the new Aldinga Interchange are now open to traffic, as stage two of the Main South Road duplication from Aldinga to Sellicks Beach, south of Adelaide, moves closer to completion.

First glimpse at Newcastle Gallery's landmark redevelopment Newcastle Art Gallery has offered the community an early glimpse of the city’s cultural future, unveiling the first new spaces in its $47 million transformation.