Media releases

Guidelines released for Round 2 of Growing Regions Program Program Guidelines have been released for the second round of the Albanese Government’s $600 million Growing Regions Program, with applications expected to open in September.

New roundabout to improve road safety in Ballarat A new roundabout at the intersection of Ripon Street South and Urquhart Street in Ballarat will improve road safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.

Cruise ship exemption extended The Australian Government is continuing the exemption of the Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012 until 31 December 2026. 

Flight guaranteed for regional Rex customers The Albanese Government has today announced it will guarantee regional flight bookings for Rex customers throughout the voluntary administration process. 

Construction begins on key Pilbara Hydrogen Hub road upgrades Ground has been broken today on the Lumsden Point Access Road and Pinga Street intersection upgrades to support the Pilbara Hydrogen Hub at Port Hedland on the north coast of Western Australia.

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.

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. 

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.

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.