Media releases

Major milestone for duplication of Victor Harbor Road Traffic has switched onto the new southbound lanes of Victor Harbor Road between Main South Road and the McLaren Vale turnoff, in a major milestone for the Victor Harbor Road duplication project, south of Adelaide.

Australian Jet Zero-style Council prepares for take off The Australian Government has held an Industry Roundtable today, bringing together aviation stakeholders from across the country to discuss the design and goals of the country’s first ever Jet Zero-style Council.

Construction begins on Tumbi Road intersection Motorists will soon benefit from safer and smoother journeys as major work begins to upgrade the Tumbi Road and Central Coast Highway intersection.

Building back better in northern New South Wales Following last year’s devastating floods, $312.5 million was committed by the Albanese and Perrottet Toole Governments to help rebuild damaged roads and transport infrastructure for 26 disaster-declared councils in northern NSW, with successful pr

Get on board the High Speed Rail Authority The Australian Government continues to deliver on our commitment to establish a High Speed Rail Authority and has begun the search for Board members who will guide the development of the high-speed rail network.

Securing the future in the Illawarra The Albanese Government is delivering on a commitment to build the skills and capabilities to take advantage of Australia’s transition to a clean energy future with a $10 million investment at the University of Wollongong.

First contract awarded for early work on Muswellbrook bypass The contract for early work for the Muswellbrook Bypass has been granted to Fenech Demolition Pty Ltd, a local second-generation, family-run and proudly Aboriginal owned business.

Preferred proponent named for Fitzroy River Bridge replacement A consortium comprising Georgiou Group Pty Ltd and BMD Constructions Pty Ltd has been named as the Preferred Proponent to deliver the new Fitzroy River Bridge in the Kimberley region.

Wet weather worries drained away by Peakhurst Park upgrade A major upgrade to Peakhurst Park in southern Sydney has been officially opened by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Federal funding puts Shoalhaven on the road to safer journeys The Australian Government is delivering on our election commitment to invest $40 million in critical safety upgrades for six Shoalhaven roads.

Bringing local government back to the table As part of the Albanese Labor Government’s commitment to bringing local government back to the table as a trusted delivery partner of the services communities rely on, the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG) will be re-established.

New footbridge work part of Sydney Metro transformation at St Marys The major transformation underway at St Marys railway station has taken another step forward, with Laing O’Rourke awarded an $82.5 million contract to build a new footbridge as part of the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney A

Early site establishment work starts for Majors Road interchange Early work and site investigations to construct the Majors Road Interchange Project will begin next week, as procurement of the design and construction contract continues to progress.

Investment to boost engine room of Western Australia’s economy Work is now underway on a major project that will expand the export and import capacity at the Port of Port Hedland - unlocking trade and investment opportunities, creating hundreds of new jobs and helping drive Australia's Net Zero future.

Groundbreaking moment for landmark ECU city campus Main construction works have commenced on Edith Cowan University's newest campus – and the first comprehensive university to be situated within the Perth CBD – with a sod turning ceremony held at the $853 million ECU City site today.