Media releases

Parkes Bypass project enters heavy lifting phase Two bridges being built as part of the Parkes Bypass project (in central west NSW) will move one step closer to carrying traffic, as massive girders to support the bridge decks are lifted into place.

Pakenham Roads Upgrade ahead of schedule The Pakenham Roads Upgrade, south east of Melbourne, is ahead of schedule with works on the Princes Freeway and McGregor Road set for completion in the upcoming months.

Supporting clean energy in the Hunter The Port of Newcastle and broader Hunter region are on track to become hydrogen-ready and contribute to Australia’s transformation to net zero.

Thomas Road upgrades delivering safer, faster travel Both heavy vehicle drivers and regular commuters are now enjoying safer and smoother travel along Thomas Road, south of Perth, thanks to the completion of an $81 million upgrade.

Expressions of Interest called for Tonkin Highway interchanges The transformation of Tonkin Highway continues to progress, with an Expression of Interest released today for contractors to tender for upgrades planned south of Roe Highway.

Further federal funding for innovative safety solutions at regional level crossings Four projects will share in $800,000 under Round 2 of the Research and Innovation Grants, a component of the Regional Australia Level Crossing Safety Program (RALCSP).

Newcomers take flight in aviation advisory body The Australian Government welcomes Mr Rob Walker as the new chair of the General Aviation Advisory Network (GAAN), with Mr Greg Tyrrell also joining the network as a new member.

Albanese Government takes next steps to reform competition at Sydney Airport The Albanese Government is reforming the aviation sector, introducing legislation to Parliament today to further reform the allocation of slots at Sydney Airport.

Federal funding now available to regional airports Regional airports and aerodromes can now apply for a share in $25 million in funding for vital upgrades under Round 4 of the Regional Airports Program.

Danala opens as the future of higher education in Darwin It’s an important day for higher education in the Northern Territory with the official opening of Danala, the new Charles Darwin University Education and Community Precinct campus.

Milestones reached in Newcastle Airport's International Terminal Project Today’s topping out ceremony for Newcastle Airport’s International Terminal and the placing of the last steel piece, marks a major milestone in the transformational project. 

Joint planning for Queensland's rail future The Australian and Queensland governments have released joint project updates for the Port of Brisbane rail freight links and Toowoomba to Brisbane passenger rail business cases.

Australian Government welcomes new ALGA president The Australian Government welcomes Mayor Matt Burnett as the newly-elected president of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA).

Dredging work begins on Lumsden Point Project in Port Hedland Work has started on dredging at Lumsden Point in the Port of Port Hedland, with approximately one million cubic metres of material to be removed over the next eight weeks.

Doing What Matters: Future-proofing the Cunningham Highway Work is progressing to future-proof the Cunningham Highway, with critical planning funding being directed to long-term improvements in two priority areas.