Media releases

Moving more freight off roads to rail Works to move more freight onto rail and take more trucks off local roads in Melbourne’s south-east have progressed, as part of the Port Rail Shuttle Network (PRSN) project.

Upgraded Saltwater Creek Bridge opens to highway traffic A new higher two-lane bridge on the Bruce Highway at Saltwater Creek has opened to this week, providing a more flood-resilient route for commuters.

Sod turn marks start of construction on Bendigo Airport terminal precinct Representatives from the Australian Government, Victorian Government and the City of Greater Bendigo have gathered to mark the start of construction on the Bendigo Airport terminal precinct.

Drive safely with trucks towing oversize loads this Queensland Road Safety Week The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) and Queensland Police Service (QPS) have launched the Sharing our Roads with Oversize Loads campaign, with a series of videos to show road users how to stay safe when driving near trucks towing oversize

Final report on independent review of Brisbane airspace released The final report on the Independent Review of the ‘Brisbane New Parallel Runway Flight Paths Post Implementation Review (PIR)’ has today been released by Airservices Australia.

Building two safer Sunraysia Highway intersections Farmers, freight operators and the community will soon have safer and smoother journeys on the Sunraysia Highway, with works to upgrade two intersections between Birchip and Woomelang set to start in August.

Final concept design for Swan River crossing released The final concept plan for the Swan River Crossings project is set to transform a key gateway into Fremantle as part of the McGowan Government's major revitalisation of Fremantle's waterfront precincts. 

Funding to keep Australian aircraft flying safely The Australian Government has launched a new $30 million Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Rebate Program to support general and recreational aviation operators to install critical safety-boosting techno

Construction commences on vital link for Sydney's west Construction of the new $2 billion, toll-free M12 Motorway is underway with work commencing on the central and west sections to provide connectivity to the new Western Sydney International Airport.

Accelerating Australia's electric vehicle potential The Albanese Government is unlocking the nation’s electric vehicle potential and putting in place the next steps to establish Australia’s first National Electric Vehicle Strategy.

Breaking ground on M1 works Pimpama Work has begun today on a major upgrade of the Exit 49 (Pimpama) Interchange to improve safety and bust congestion on the M1.

Jobs and skills in focus at infrastructure, transport and regional roundtables Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King is today meeting with industry, unions, local government and peak body groups and other stakeholders for a roundtable on jobs and skills in the nation

All aboard: date set for opening of METRONET Forrestfield-Airport Link It's all systems go for the $1.86 billion METRONET Forrestfield-Airport Link, which is set to begin operations on 9 October.

Boom gates going in South Geelong The dangerous and congested level crossing on Fyans Street in South Geelong will soon be a thing of the past, improving safety and traffic flow for the more than 14,000 vehicles that use the road each day.

Site selected for Western Australia's new Aboriginal Cultural Centre A world-class Aboriginal Cultural Centre for Western Australia is a step closer to becoming a reality with the selection of a Terrace Road site as the preferred location for the centre.