Media releases

Riverside Revitalisation Project opened Prime Minister Albanese has officially opened Mackay’s Riverside Revitalisation Project which has transformed the former industrial precinct into a destination locals and visitors alike can explore and enjoy.

Shepparton FoodShare gets new home Shepparton FoodShare, a local service providing food to those in need, will soon have a purpose-built home thanks to support from the Allan and Albanese Labor governments.

Making some noise for safer vehicles Pedestrians will soon be safer around quiet cars, trucks and buses travelling at low speeds with the Albanese Government introducing a new design rule to make electric vehicles safer.

Funding approved for critical Blue Mountains roads The Albanese Government has approved redirected funding to upgrade two vital Blue Mountains transport networks – Megalong Valley Road and Railway Parade.

Track upgrades for better Shepparton Line trips The Albanese and Allan Labor governments are giving Goulburn Valley passengers smoother and more reliable journeys - completing major track upgrades between Shepparton and Seymour.

Millions in funding for new PCYC Caboolture Construction of a new Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) in Caboolture is officially underway – with the Albanese Government today announcing it will deliver $10 million towards this high-impact project.

Sebastopol Community Hub transformation about to begin A new community hub is set to bring enormous benefit to Sebastopol by rejuvenating and transforming an existing outdated facility.

Repair works underway on Coulsons Creek Road Work to rebuild Coulsons Creek Road in the Upper Hunter, NSW, is now in full swing following more than $48 million in funding provided by the Australian and NSW governments.

Easing Bruce Highway congestion A $662.5 million Bruce Highway expansion is complete thanks to the Queensland and Australian Governments.

Opening of Moorebank Interstate Terminal fulfils long-term vision The Interstate Terminal at the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct officially opened this morning, marking an important milestone in the Albanese Government’s commitment to build a resilient, efficient and sustainable national supply chain and support a

Applications open for $500 million Housing Support Program The Australian Government’s $500 million Housing Support Program is now open for applications from state, territory and local governments for projects that will boost the planning required to increase housing suppl

Major milestones reached on Albany Ring Road Project The Albany Ring Road project has reached two important milestones, with the completed section of road between Albany Highway and South Coast Highway opening to traffic tomorrow and the new bridge connecting Hanrahan Road to Frenchman Bay Road open

A New Vehicle Efficiency Standard tailored for Australia Australian motorists will soon be able to choose from a wider range of more efficient, modern vehicles, and be able to save at the bowser.

Government welcomes parliamentary inquiry into local government sustainability The long overdue parliamentary inquiry into local government sustainability is good news for the sector, its workers and the communities who rely on this critical level of government. 

Works begin on safer junction at South Brighton Work has commenced to upgrade the Brighton Road and Edwards Street junction at South Brighton (in Adelaide's southwest), improving road safety and public transport efficiency.