Media releases

Getting the North South Corridor done The final stage of a long-awaited seamless North South Corridor has reached a major milestone, with a preferred alliance partner being selected for the nation-shaping project.

Assistance Dogs Training Centre opens at Orchard Hills Stage 1 of the new Assistance Dogs Australia National Training Centre has officially opened at Orchard Hills in Western Sydney today, fulfilling the Albanese Government’s $2 million election commitment.

Green light for improved safety in South Brighton Work is now complete on the upgrade of the Brighton Road and Edwards Street junction at South Brighton in Adelaide’s southwest, improving road safety and public transport efficiency.

Next steps for Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line as new information and engagement centre opens A new information and engagement centre in the heart of Caloundra has opened today to explain and explore opportunities for the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line.

Vital links open to Shoalhaven community A new road connecting Illaroo Road in Bangalee with Moss Vale Road at Bells Lane is now open, providing a vital link between Cambewarra and Nowra. 

Quirindi level crossing to trial innovative safety technology Callaghans Lane Level Crossing near Quirindi has been chosen as the site for a $1.2 million trial of digital technology designed to improve level crossing safety in rural and regional areas.

Causeway bridges crossing now in place The major structures for the new Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridges project are now in place, creating a one-kilometre-long river crossing between McCallum Park, Heirisson Island and Point Fraser, east of Perth.

Albanese Government strengthens aviation competition at Sydney Airport The Albanese Government will strengthen competitive settings through an open approach to market for the Sydney Airport Slot Manager, as part of overarching reforms to the slot system at Sydney Airport. 

Next steps for Moreton Bay 2032 legacy Project and funding information correct at time of publication. Please note some details may have changed.

Torbanlea-Pialba Road flood immunity upgrades complete Flood immunity and road safety upgrades on Torbanlea–Pialba Road between Beelbi Creek and Takura are now complete, following the opening of the upgraded Old Toogoom Road intersection in early May.

Multi-million-dollar boost to liveability in South East Queensland Millions of Queenslanders are set to benefit from 22 local infrastructure projects that aim to boost the liveability of communities across the booming south-east corner.  

Rex enters voluntary administration Overnight it was announced that Regional Express Holdings and a number of its subsidiaries have entered voluntary administration.

Major construction tender released as Coomera Connector Stage 1 South works get underway Construction of the Second M1 is one step closer, with early works beginning on the Stage 1 South package.

Western Sydney Airport one step closer to completion Sydney’s new 24-hour international airport is celebrating a major construction milestone today, with the terminal roof complete and internal fit-out set to accelerate. 

Major milestones for METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line The METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line is powering towards the finish line, with all track now laid and the second of five new stations complete.