Media releases

Big Build set to bust congestion on Brisbane's north side Queensland Premier and Member for Murrumba Steven Miles has today turned the sod on a transformative $290 million upgrade on the busy Bruce Highway.

Design for M7 flyover connection and more lanes on Richmond Road Richmond Road will get more lanes and a dedicated flyover connection from the M7 Motorway under designs for upgrade work released today. 

Over $5 million investment for safer roads People living in and around Ballarat will have a safer trip home thanks to more than $5 million in Australian Government funding to improve four known crash sites under the 2024–25 Black Spot Program.

Have your say on a future made in Australia: unlocking Australia's low carbon liquid fuel opportunity The Albanese Government is seeking views on ways to help kickstart Australia’s low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF) industry, from farm and feedstock to bowser. 

World-leading experts on board for high-speed rail The High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) is on track to deliver the first key milestone for Australia’s first high speed rail line, with tenders awarded for the Sydney to Newcastle Business Case. 

More car parking along the Nepean River The 90-space car park at Regatta Park will open this week, making it even easier for people to enjoy the recreational precinct. 

Wheels turning on manufacture of new electric buses in WA In a major milestone for the transition to zero-emission public transport in Western Australia, the first electric bus to be manufactured as part of a joint $250 million Australian and Western Australian Government initiative has now been complete

Cam River Bridge Project complete The Cam River Bridge project has been completed following a final inspection and the switching-on of traffic signals at the intersection of the Bass and Murchison Highways, on Tasmania’s north-west coast.

Tunnel boring near complete for Sydney Metro rail to Western Sydney Airport - creating 14,000 local jobs Sydney Metro to Western Sydney Airport is one step closer, with tunnel boring machines (TBMs) Catherine, Eileen and Peggy having completed their historic journeys today.

Investing in a better future for the Central Coast The Albanese Government is making critical investments in Central Coast transport and infrastructure, improving road safety and building thriving communities. 

New appointments to the CASA Board I am delighted to announce two changes to the Board of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).

Truly local bridge opens to traffic at Little Hartley A new road bridge at the centre of the Great Western Highway upgrade at Little Hartley is now open to traffic.

First look at Chandler Sport Precinct’s $257 million makeover Project and funding information correct at time of publication. Please note some details may have changed.

Welcome upgrades highlight scenic beauty of Blue Mountains The new Lapstone Zig Zag Track and Top Points Lookout in the lower Blue Mountains has now officially opened, making significant heritage features more accessible.

Key milestones achieved on Lumsden Point project in Port Hedland The Australian and Western Australian governments are investing in the Lumsden Point project to support trade and growth in the Pilbara region and beyond.