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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. 

Australia's own renewable fuels industry forging ahead The Albanese Government has welcomed the announcement of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Ampol, GrainCorp and IFM to explore establishing Australia’s own integrated renewable fuels industry. 

Tonkin Gap officially complete The Tonkin Gap project is officially complete, and is now benefitting thousands of commuters, path users and the local community with significant improvements to journey times and amenities.

Avoca Drive upgrade options revealed as major project planning progresses Central Coast residents are invited to help shape the long-awaited Avoca Drive upgrade at Kincumber by having their say on proposed safety and efficiency improvements options.

Calling cities and suburbs: applications open for new government grants programs The Albanese Government is investing in cities and suburbs across Australia, with applications now open for $500 million of federal funding. 

Applications open to help suburbs thrive The Albanese Government is investing in cities and suburbs across Australia, with applications opening today for the $350 million Thriving Suburbs Program.

National Transport Commission appointments I am pleased to announce three appointments to the National Transport Commission (NTC).

Federal funding boost to tourism in the far North West A major milestone has been reached with the signing of a $12.5 million deal between the Australian and Tasmanian Governments to attract tourists to the far North West Coast. 

Twenty-three new community infrastructure projects for Central Australia More crucial community infrastructure is on its way for Central Australia, with the Australian and Northern Territory governments announcing 23 new projects under the second tranche of the Central Australia Plan’s

Investing in a better future for the Northern Territory The Albanese Government is making critical investments in Northern Territory infrastructure, creating jobs and improving access to communities.

Works for new $142 million Sunshine Coast Indoor Sports Centre now out to market The new $142 million Sunshine Coast Indoor Sports Centre project has reached a major milestone, with EOIs for the Managing Contractor and Principal Consultant officially released to market.

The first major heavy vehicle rest area for north western NSW takes shape Foundation and pavement work have started on the Newell Highway’s newest heavy vehicle rest area, which will also be the largest of its kind in north-western New South Wales.

New multi-deck carpark open for Sunbury commuters Commuters in Sunbury and surrounding areas can enjoy more room for parking at their local station, with works complete on a new multi-level carpark.

Kangaroo Point Bridge enters home stretch The final piece of concrete decking has been laid along the length of the highly anticipated Kangaroo Point Bridge, as the project reaches 90 per cent completion.