Media releases

Western Sydney Airport preliminary flight paths released The preliminary flight paths for Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) have been made public.

East Perth Common Ground construction contract awarded to construction firm ADCO The East Perth Common Ground project has reached a major milestone today with ADCO Constructions Pty Ltd (ADCO) confirmed as the building contractor to deliver the estimated $70 million project.

Construction begins on Tanami Road Sealing has begun of the Western Australian section of Tanami Road, which links the Great Northern Highway near Halls Creek with the Northern Territory border.

Construction underway on three more bridges in the Kimberley region Works have begun on another critical road project in the Kimberley region, with construction underway to replace three single-lane bridges with dual-lane bridges on the Great Northern Highway.

Australian Jet Zero Council ready to take off The Australian Government has established the first-ever Australian Jet Zero Council, with the membership now selected and terms of reference released.

Sustainable aviation fuels set for take-off A homegrown sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry could help decarbonise the hard-to-abate aviation sector and create thousands of regional jobs, with grants backed by the Albanese Government. 

Focus on Marsden for Newell Highway flood mitigation program Valuable flood data collected during last year’s seven-week closure of the Newell Highway will help guide a flood-mitigation program, alongside feedback from upcoming community consultation, aimed at reducing the length of future closures.

Bringing back local government to the table The Australian Government has today delivered on an important election commitment for the local government sector, with the Australian Council of Local Government held in Canberra for the first time in a decade.

Major Bass Highway realignment completed Another major section of the Bass Highway has been upgraded, providing a safer and more efficient road between Somerset and Wynyard.

High Speed Rail Authority is ready to roll Today marks a historic first day of operation for Australia’s new High Speed Rail Authority.

New METRONET Lakelands Station open for business It’s all systems go for southern suburbs commuters, with the new METRONET Lakelands Station officially open for business. 

Bridge foundations set as piling works on Gympie bypass complete Work is progressing on the Bruce Highway Upgrade – Cooroy to Curra, Section D (Gympie bypass), with the final concrete pile recently poured for the project's 42 bridge structures.

Mitchell Freeway extension to Romeo Road to open next month The long-awaited Mitchell Freeway Extension to Romeo Road north of Perth will open on July 10.

Drive to Aboriginal songlines on the Pacific Highway Aboriginal artworks have been installed at nine overpass bridges spanning four lanes on the new Pacific Motorway between Woolgoolga and Ballina on the north coast of New South Wales.

New CDU campus leaves its mark on Darwin's skyline Structural works for Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new $250 million Education and Community Precinct is now complete, with a ceremony to be held on site today to mark the milestone.