Media releases

$1.6 million upgrade for Pipers River Bridge Work on the $1.6 million upgrade of Pipers River Bridge in northern Tasmania is about to begin to improve safety and ensure the bridge meets the growing needs of modern freight vehicles.

Ballarat intersection made safer thanks to new roundabout A Ballarat intersection has been made safer thanks to a newly installed roundabout.

Review of the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy underway The review of the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy has commenced, following agreement with state and territory infrastructure and transport ministers.

Delivering the infrastructure Cairns needs to thrive The Australian Government is continuing to deliver the community and road infrastructure the Cairns region needs to stay safely connected, prosper and thrive.

FNQ’s biggest project Edmonton to Gordonvale (E2G) opens this month A critical piece of Far North Queensland’s biggest and most complex road and rail infrastructure project has been officially commissioned, marking the final step towards the completion of the project.

Applications open for Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Fund State and territory governments are invited to apply for funding for new and upgraded railway crossings under the Australian Government’s Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Fund (RLCUF).

Mr Peter Wilson appointed ATSB Commissioner I am pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Wilson to the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) Commission.

New Airservices Australia Board appointees I am pleased to announce the appointment of Air Marshall (Ret’d) Melvin Hupfeld AO DSC and Ms Nicolle Connelly to the board of Airservices Australia.

Work ramps up on the New Fitzroy River Bridge The first sections of deck for the New Fitzroy River Bridge, in northern WA, are on track to be installed next month, marking an important milestone in the delivery of the project.  

Infrastructure Australia CEO announced The Australian Government has today announced Adam Copp as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Infrastructure Australia (IA), the Commonwealth’s independent adviser on nationally significant infrastructure investment.

River’s Edge building opens at UTAS Inveresk campus About 1,500 students and staff from Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, and Education have now transitioned to the new River’s Edge building located at the University of Tasmania’s (UTAS) Inveresk campus in Launceston.

Experienced leader sought for High Speed Rail Authority CEO role The Albanese Government has begun the search for Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to drive the nation’s new High Speed Rail Authority.

Construction underway on Hexham Straight as drilling begins on M1 extension Work has begun on the congestion-busting Hexham Straight project as the 15-kilometre M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace progresses to geotechnical drilling ahead of major construction later this year.

Yatala South Interchange upgrade complete South East Queensland motorists will benefit from significant improvements to safety and traffic flow through Yatala with the upgrade of the Yatala South (Exit 41) Interchange now complete.

Iconic design revealed for new Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre The Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre precinct development is a step closer, with the announcement of the preferred bidder to build the much-anticipated project, the unveiling of proposed designs today.