Media releases

Major Bass Highway realignment completed Another major section of the Bass Highway has been upgraded, providing a safer and more efficient road between Somerset and Wynyard.

High Speed Rail Authority is ready to roll Today marks a historic first day of operation for Australia’s new High Speed Rail Authority.

New METRONET Lakelands Station open for business It’s all systems go for southern suburbs commuters, with the new METRONET Lakelands Station officially open for business. 

Bridge foundations set as piling works on Gympie bypass complete Work is progressing on the Bruce Highway Upgrade – Cooroy to Curra, Section D (Gympie bypass), with the final concrete pile recently poured for the project's 42 bridge structures.

Mitchell Freeway extension to Romeo Road to open next month The long-awaited Mitchell Freeway Extension to Romeo Road north of Perth will open on July 10.

Drive to Aboriginal songlines on the Pacific Highway Aboriginal artworks have been installed at nine overpass bridges spanning four lanes on the new Pacific Motorway between Woolgoolga and Ballina on the north coast of New South Wales.

New CDU campus leaves its mark on Darwin's skyline Structural works for Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new $250 million Education and Community Precinct is now complete, with a ceremony to be held on site today to mark the milestone.

Western Sydney Airport secures agreement for first flight The Australian Government has welcomed Qantas and Jetstar as the first airlines to sign up to the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) to operate domestic flights.

Suspension bridge completes $8.4 million Dwellingup project A suspension bridge over the Murray River has officially opened, completing the $8.4 million Dwellingup Adventure Trails project to transform the area into a world-class trail destination.

Full steam ahead on Coffs Harbour bypass Work on the Australian and New South Wales governments’ jointly funded $2.2 billion Coffs Harbour bypass is about to hit top gear with the site offices completed, a large part of the required workforce in place, local contractors engaged and more

All aboard High Speed Rail Authority The Australian Government has announced the appointments to the Board of the High Speed Rail Authority which will formally commence operations on 13 June 2023.

Ramps reopen on Townsville Ring Road Motorists will be able to access the Townsville Ring Road from Hervey Range Developmental and Shaw roads again this week, as a new milestone is reached.

Government listening to experts on urban policy The Albanese Government has appointed the Chair and members that will form the new Urban Policy Forum.

Climate action, inclusivity and gender equality top of agenda at 11th APEC transportation ministerial meeting Transport Ministers from the Asia-Pacific are working towards a cleaner, more inclusive future in transport.

First stage of Illawarra Road upgrade completed The first stage of the $80 million upgrade to Illawarra Road, a key freight link between the Midland and Bass Highways, has been completed.