Media releases

Ballarat tramway upgrades ready to roll as museum celebrates its half-century Visitors will enjoy an even better experience when embarking on the Ballarat Tramway Museum’s scenic tours, with new tram track upgrades now complete thanks to support from the Australian and Victorian governments.

New drone website has lifted off The Australian Government has launched a new website, drones.gov.au, to provide clear, accessible information on drone rules and regulations in the one location.

ARTC showcases 'Made in Australia' rail safety technology Australian innovation is leading the way in modernising the nation’s vast interstate network, with works progressing on the broader deployment of the next-generation train control system, Advanced Train Management System (ATMS).

World Maritime Day 2022 - New technologies for greener shipping Australia is proud to join the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other shipping nations in celebration of World Maritime Day.   

Next steps in the National Electric Vehicle Strategy Consultation is now open to shape Australia’s first National Electric Vehicle Strategy, designed to improve the affordability, supply and uptake of electric vehicles.

Remote, rural and regional communities to receive over $800,000 in Australian Government funding Recognising the continuing impacts of COVID-19 on remote, rural and regional communities, the Australian Government has partnered with the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) to provide more than $800,000 in

$3.5 million in industry projects to improve heavy vehicle safety Fifteen industry-led projects will receive crucial funding as part of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI), supported by the Australian Government.

Land deal signing brings Larrakia cultural centre significant step closer Larrakia Development Corporation (LDC) has finalised an agreement with the Northern Territory Government providing land to develop the Larrakia Cultural Centre at Stokes Hill.

New station for Melbourne's west as part of airport rail Melbourne’s new airport rail line will include a brand-new station in the city’s booming west when it opens in 2029.

Heavy vehicle road user charge legislative instrument In line with a decision of Infrastructure and Transport Ministers in April 2022, the Australian Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister, Catherine King, will table the legislative instrument allowing for an in

High speed rail gathers speed The Australian Government is moving a step closer to high speed rail by introducing legislation to establish the High Speed Rail Authority.

Removal of mask mandates on international flights The requirement to wear a mask on international flights to Australia will be removed, effective 12.01am on Friday 9 September 2022.

New path provides safe access to Sussex Inlet foreshore Riding, scooting or strolling through Sussex Inlet will now be a safe and pleasant activity thanks to a new shared user path (SUP) connecting Iverison Road to the town centre and foreshore.

Investing in Ison Road to ease congestion for Wyndham residents Residents in the booming Wyndham West and Werribee regions will have easier and safer access to the Princes Freeway, with the Australian and Victorian governments announcing a $114 million investment to complete the Ison Road Rail Overpass.

Regional Australia in focus at Jobs and Skills Summit The Jobs and Skills Summit has been an important first step in our Government’s plan to address key job and skill issues in regional Australia.