Media releases

Appointments to progress national rail and aviation projects The Australian Government is making a number of appointments to the bodies responsible for nationally significant rail projects and the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport.

Oodnadatta Track upgrades to improve access and reduce flood impact Works have begun on a flood-prone section of the Oodnadatta Track in South Australia’s far northwest to improve access after rain and help motorists avoid becoming stranded between Marla and Oodnadatta.

Fourteen kilometres of new lanes open on Sunbury Road Major works on the Albanese and Allan Labor governments’ Sunbury Road Upgrade are now complete, with drivers, pedestrians and cyclists set to benefit from less congestion and safer journeys – one year ahead of schedule.

2023 a year of progress for T2D project Significant progress was made on the North-South Corridor – Torrens to Darlington (T2D) project in 2023, preparing the project for a critically important 2024.

Congestion-busting Montrose project starting soon The $20 million upgrade to Canterbury Road between Bayswater and Montrose will soon be motoring along after the project tender was awarded to Bild Infrastructure.

Next highway milestone in time for Christmas The Bruce Highway upgrade between Caboolture-Bribie Island Road and Steve Irwin Way (Exit 163), Elimbah is making strides towards completion.

Three lanes open in each direction on Tonkin Highway Gap The Tonkin Gap Project has taken a major step towards final completion with additional traffic lanes now open between Dunreath Drive and Collier Road.

First test train on track at Yanchep The METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension has hit a major milestone with the first test train running on the new tracks today.

Australia's latest domestic aviation performance released The latest BITRE On Time Performance (OTP) report, for November, has been released, confirming what many Australians would expect with the lowest average on time statistics by airlines in over a year.

Cleaner fuel and cars leads to multi-billion dollar health and fuel savings Today the Albanese Government is announcing fuel quality and noxious emissions standards that will see Australians benefit from cleaner, more efficient cars on our roads, saving $6.1 billion in health and fuel costs to 2040. 

Government welcomes road safety and productivity reforms The Australian Government has welcomed transport ministers’ in-principle agreement to an improved, nationally-consistent approach to the training and licence progression of heavy vehicle drivers.

Supporting the regions - applications open for local community grants The Albanese Government is supporting the continued recovery from COVID-19 in the regions, with up to $10,000 available to community groups across regional, remote and rural Australia.

First section of Augusta Highway Duplication now open Motorists have been given an early gift with the first fully completed section of the newly duplicated Augusta Highway opened in time for the holiday season.

Take your time and arrive safely Road users are being urged to remember to be careful on the roads as the holiday season begins.

Safer, faster journeys around the Fleurieu Peninsula this holiday season South Australians will enjoy safer and faster journeys between some of the state’s favourite getaway destinations, with all four lanes of the new Main South Road and Victor Harbor Road duplications opening to traffic.