Media releases

Local government achievements celebrated The achievements of councils from across Australia have been given national recognition at the 38th National Awards for Local Government.

Boosting Australia's housing supply The Albanese Government is getting on with the job of building homes for Australia, with successful recipients announced under Stream 1 of the $1.5 billion Housing Support Program. 

Albanese Government backs women in aviation The Albanese Government continues to support a diverse and inclusive aviation industry, with four suppliers selected to deliver projects under the Women in the Aviation Industry initiative. 

Come and celebrate at Gympie Bypass community open day The public is invited to register their interest ahead of a Community Open Day to celebrate the Bruce Highway Upgrade – Cooroy to Curra, Section D (Gympie Bypass) project. The Community Open Day is planned for Saturday, 17 August 2024.

Bringing local government leaders back to the table The Albanese Government’s moves to bring local government back into the national conversation are expected to result in record attendance from councils at the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG) National

First tender released for upgrades to UTAS Stadium A tender to deliver matchday facility upgrades at Launceston’s University of Tasmania (UTAS) Stadium has been released, marking a key milestone in the project.

New funding to deliver more homes for Australia The Albanese Labor Government’s Homes for Australia plan is delivering an additional $1 billion across the country to get homes built sooner.

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.