Media releases

Albany artificial reef makes a splash Local surfers and tourists have a new surfing site in Albany with the Southern Ocean Surf Reef officially opened today. The artificial reef offers an accessible surfing site offshore from Middleton Beach at Albany.

Crews on the move for vital upgrade of flood-prone Youngs Crossing Work crews and equipment have started arriving on site as works begin on the Youngs Crossing upgrade; a project which will significantly enhance the reliability of this key transport connection in the City of Moret

From plans to pavement: federal and state governments to deliver a major upgrade for the M5 and Western Sydney The Albanese and Minns governments are getting on with delivering the critical infrastructure Western Sydney needs, with the NSW government today signing a contract with Seymour Whyte to upgrade an infamous traffic chokepoint in

Boosting transport and construction productivity The Albanese Government’s focus on boosting productivity across the Australian economy continued to pick up speed this week, as consultation commenced with the transport and construction sectors.

Lights a step closer as construction kicks off on Central Coast Highway with Tumbi road intersection upgrade Safer, more reliable journeys are on the way for motorists who use the Central Coast Highway, with main construction works starting to upgrade the Central Coast Highway-Tumbi Road intersection.

Kakadu upgrades ensure safer access to top tourism spots The Australian and Northern Territory governments are delivering long-awaited upgrades to key roads in Kakadu National Park to improve visitor access, boost safety and support economic growth.

Designs unveiled for Newcastle green energy precinct The final concept designs have been unveiled for the Port of Newcastle’s Clean Energy Precinct, which will establish the Hunter region as an industry leader in Australia’s transformation to net-zero.   &n

2032 Games infrastructure funding deal confirmed The Australian and Queensland Governments have today reached a new agreement that will deliver critical and generational Games infrastructure and a lasting legacy for future generations of Queenslanders. 

Increased support for Tasmanian freight begins From today, Tasmanian businesses will benefit from a 25% increase to financial assistance as the Albanese Labor Government delivers on a key election commitment to boost the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES).&

Bridge strengthening works complete on Henty Highway The Albanese and Allan Labor governments are improving road safety in regional Victoria, with upgrades to the Grange Burn Bridge on the Henty Highway, near Hamilton, now complete.

Appointment of the Melbourne Airport Rail Steering Committee Chair The Melbourne Airport Rail Link (MARL) project has taken an important step forward, with the appointment of Ms Merren McArthur as the independent Chair of the MARL Steering Committee. 

Contract signed for safer and faster journeys in Melbourne's south east The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments are one step closer to delivering safer and faster journeys for people living in Clyde North, Cranbourne North and Berwick.

Whyalla Airport cleared for take-off after vital upgrade completion An investment of more than $30 million to upgrade one of South Australia’s most important airports has been completed, allowing vital services to the Whyalla region to continue. 

Councils to receive $1.7 billion in funding early The Albanese Government is bringing forward over $1.7 billion in untied financial assistance to ensure councils nationwide have funds ready to deliver essential local services which benefit every community.

Construction begins on governments' commitment to fix the Bruce The Australian and Queensland Governments are getting on with fixing the Bruce Highway, with the first projects of the new $9 billion Safety Program now underway.