Media releases

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.

Brisbane 'good to go' for gold With the eyes of the world on Brisbane, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk are delivering the important infrastructure that will be at the heart of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and leave an enduring

Major milestone achieved for the Molonglo River Bridge The Australian and ACT governments are building Canberra’s largest ever bridge project, with a contract issued for the construction of the Molonglo River Bridge.

Bridge construction a major milestone for Botany Rail Duplication In an ultimate knockdown-rebuild for the Botany Rail Duplication project, the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has dismantled an existing steel single-track rail bridge and constructed a new concrete double-track bridge in just five days,

New appointments to the Australian Rail Track Corporation Board The Australian Government is pleased to confirm the appointments of Mr Peter Duncan AM as the new Chair of the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) and Dr Collette Burke as a Non-Executive Director of the Board

Funding local priorities The Albanese Government is supporting local communities across Australia by providing $750 million through Phase 4 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

Faster and safer journeys as Ovingham project wraps up The Ovingham Level Crossing Removal Project is now complete, with the new Torrens Road bridge and upgraded Churchill/Torrens Roads intersection completely open to traffic.

Funding for better ways to improve level crossing safety The Australian Government is funding better ways to improve the safety of level crossings in the regions.

Federal funding to support stronger communities Round 8 of the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Programme (SCP) is now open, with $22.7 million available to support community organisations and councils to deliver much needed local projects.

Have your say on Australia's aviation future Australia’s aviation industry is set to receive long term policy directions for growth and innovation, driven by the Albanese Government’s Aviation White Paper.

National Road Safety Action Plan to reduce road trauma The first National Road Safety Action Plan (2023–2025) for the National Road Safety Strategy 2021–30 has been agreed by Australian, state and territory road and transport ministers to support the shared goal of reducing