Media releases

Improved safety for Tasmanians with two major Bass Highway projects completed Two significant upgrades to key areas of the Bass Highway have been completed in Tasmania’s north-west. The works are funded under a $100 million investment in Bass Highway upgrades between Wynyard and Marrawah.

Securing Australia’s $120 billion nation-building infrastructure pipeline The Albanese Government will undertake a review of its multibillion-dollar Infrastructure Investment Program.

Macquarie Point to be revitalised with government co-investments A once in a generation vision for Hobart’s last remaining waterfront and urban development site will be realised, under a partnership between the Australian and Tasmanian Governments.

Towards a national approach to cities and regions National Cabinet today agreed to begin work on a more coordinated approach to Australia’s cities and regions. 

Cementing UTAS Stadium’s role as the home of world-class entertainment The Australian Government will commit an additional $65 million towards the planned UTAS Stadium redevelopment in Launceston.

Epping bridge project concept design and early work tender awarded The $220 million upgrade of Epping Bridge is another step closer today with the tender awarded for key early delivery activities on the project.

Start gun fires on $52 million Hunter Sports Centre expansion Work is underway on a $52 million Hunter Sports Centre expansion set to elevate the Glendale facility to a nationally significant sporting venue.

Bruce boasts seven new overtaking lanes between Bowen and Ayr Seven new overtaking lanes have been completed on the Bruce Highway between Bowen and Ayr, on Queensland’s north coast, to improve road safety and efficiency.

New research shows benefits will soar as Australia's drone use takes off A new research report released today has found increasing drone use in Australia presents a range of benefits for communities – particularly for regional areas and in emergency relief and disaster management.

Works underway on new Centenary Bridge Today the first sod has been turned on the new Centenary Bridge at Jindalee, in Brisbane's southwest, marking the start of works at the site.

Australia’s first National Electric Vehicle Strategy to drive cleaner, cheaper to run vehicles The Albanese Government is today releasing Australia’s first National Electric Vehicle Strategy – a comprehensive roadmap to ensure Australians have a better choice of electric vehicles, and encourage greater use of cleaner, ch

Congestion eased at north-eastern intersection The new and improved Nottage Terrace and North East Road intersection has opened to traffic, easing congestion and improving traffic flow in north-eastern Adelaide.

Dr Kerry Schott AO appointed as acting ARTC Board Chair As shareholding Ministers of the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC), we have today appointed Dr Kerry Schott AO as Acting Chair of ARTC for a period of three months.

$2 billion toll free road flying along A new toll-free motorway for easy connection to the future Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport has reached a major construction milestone, with work now underway for a year.

Twelve Apostles Precinct redevelopment engages community The Australian and Victorian governments are continuing to progress the landmark Twelve Apostles Precinct Redevelopment, with local community engagement starting on the coastal and main works project.