Media releases

Boosting road safety on the Hunter Coast The Albanese Labor Government continues to deliver on its commitment to improve road safety on the Hunter Coast of NSW, significantly increasing funding available to local councils to maintain and upgrade their local road network

Early works prepare T2D for start of construction Nearly five kilometres of utility service relocations have been completed in preparation for the North-South Corridor – Torrens to Darlington (T2D) project in Adelaide.

Significant boost for road safety The Albanese Government is strengthening its commitment to road safety with significant increases in funding and changes to programs to reduce the administrative burden on local councils.

Nation-building infrastructure for a better Australia The Albanese Government is committed to delivering the infrastructure Australia needs, creating jobs and growing the economy while not increasing pressure on inflation.

Green light for new and improved Adelaide intersections Major construction work is substantially complete at the upgraded intersection of Glen Osmond Road and Fullarton Road in Adelaide’s east, with all lanes open to traffic.

CDU's City Campus stays cool under Darwin heat The façade of Charles Darwin University’s new city campus is complete ahead of the wet season, capping off the building’s main protection against Darwin’s tropical heat and humidity.

Setting our infrastructure priorities The Albanese Government has released the Infrastructure Policy Statement to guide the Commonwealth’s funding of properly planned and targeted infrastructure to help unlock a range of significant economic, social and environmental

Faster free Wi-Fi for Adelaide Adelaide’s upgraded free Wi-Fi network is now available to the public, following a $4.8 million overhaul to improve the speed, coverage and reliability of the network.

Report shows Strategic Fleet can bolster Australia's maritime and freight sectors The Albanese Government is taking the next steps to securing a future made in Australia, releasing the report of the Independent Taskforce on the Strategic Fleet.

Contract awarded for Perth's first electric bus charging station The push to electrify Western Australia's bus fleet has taken a step forward with the awarding of a contract to install charging infrastructure at a major Perth bus station.

Finish line in sight for Nowra Bridge project All lanes on the new Nowra bridge will soon open to traffic for the first time as the long-awaited project nears full completion.

Support for women's aviation careers taking flight The Albanese Government is calling on experienced suppliers to help support women’s aviation careers.

Townsville Ring Road Stage 5 complete Thousands of motorists are benefiting from improved safety, reduced congestion, and better travel times following the official opening of the $280 million Townsville Ring Road Stage 5 project.

National Rail Safety Regulator appoints new Chief Executive The search for Australia’s next National Rail Safety Regulator is over, with Dr. Natalie Pelham appointed Chief Executive of the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR).

$285.8 million to make SEQ an even better place to live More than $285 million will deliver great places and spaces for communities across Queensland’s booming south-east corner.