Media releases

Statement on Qantas CEO, Alan Joyce AC The decision by Alan Joyce to stand down as Chief Executive Office of Qantas marks the end of one era and the start of a new one with both major Australian airlines led by women.

Applications now open for the ABC’s Trailblazers Program NSW youth worker, Carlee Heise is calling on young people aged 18 – 28, who have started social, educational, and economic development projects in their regional communities to apply for the ABC’s 2024 Trailblazers program.

First cars hit road on new section of the Bruce Highway The final traffic switch for the $117.4 million Townsville Northern Access Intersections Upgrade (TNAIU) on the Bruce Highway has taken effect, marking a significant milestone on the project.

Tunnel boring machine smashes through at future Western Sydney Airport Terminal Station Western Sydney residents are one step closer to catching fast metro rail services, with TBM Peggy smashing through at the future Airport Terminal station in a major milestone for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project.

Transformative regional partnerships program open for applications in Eden-Monaro The Albanese Government is calling for great ideas about how to make Australia’s regions, including Eden-Monaro, even better places to call home – with the regional Precincts and Partnerships (rPPP) program now open for applicati

Submissions to Fuel Efficiency Standard consultation back greater access to modern, safer, cheaper-to-run cars As part of the Government’s public consultation process, around 1,200 submissions from individuals and organisations are being released today.

High Speed Rail Authority Board meets in Newcastle The Australian Government’s vision for an east coast high-speed rail network has taken another important step forward today, with the Board of the High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) meeting in Newcastle for the first time.

Guidelines release for transformative regional partnerships program The Australian Government’s $400 million regional Precincts and Partnerships grants program is now open for applications.

Major construction finished on busy Bruce Highway stretch The Bruce Highway Upgrade – Caboolture-Bribie Island Road to Steve Irwin Way (Exit 163) has reached another key milestone, with three lanes now open to north and southbound traffic between Caboolture-Bribie Island Road and Pumicestone Road, Elimba

Ensuring a strong future for Archerfield Airport The Australian Government is working to ensure the next Archerfield Airport Master Plan delivers the best outcomes for the airport’s future, the local aviation industry and the surrounding community. 

$1.6 million upgrade for Pipers River Bridge Work on the $1.6 million upgrade of Pipers River Bridge in northern Tasmania is about to begin to improve safety and ensure the bridge meets the growing needs of modern freight vehicles.

Ballarat intersection made safer thanks to new roundabout A Ballarat intersection has been made safer thanks to a newly installed roundabout.

Review of the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy underway The review of the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy has commenced, following agreement with state and territory infrastructure and transport ministers.

Delivering the infrastructure Cairns needs to thrive The Australian Government is continuing to deliver the community and road infrastructure the Cairns region needs to stay safely connected, prosper and thrive.

FNQ’s biggest project Edmonton to Gordonvale (E2G) opens this month A critical piece of Far North Queensland’s biggest and most complex road and rail infrastructure project has been officially commissioned, marking the final step towards the completion of the project.