Media releases

Sneak peek of UTAS River's Edge building Local construction firm Fairbrother has given a sneak peek of the University of Tasmania’s (UTAS) spectacular new River’s Edge building at Inveresk, which is on schedule for completion in the coming months.

Ring Road hits major milestones A second bridge over the Bohle River will open to motorists on Saturday morning after the completion of the largest piece of infrastructure on the Townsville Ring Road (Stage 5) project.

Another Gold Coast M1 upgrade complete Accessing the northern Gold Coast suburb of Ormeau is now safer, easier and more reliable with the upgraded M1 Exit 45 southbound off-ramp open.

Renewing Infrastructure Australia The Albanese Government is acting to restore Infrastructure Australia to its rightful place as an expert advisory body of national significance.

ARTC Inland Rail opens track between Narrabri and Moree The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has opened 83km of upgraded Inland Rail track between Moree and Narrabri, with the first grain train set to run in the coming days.

Net Zero Unit to drive transport and infrastructure emissions reduction A Net Zero Unit has been established in the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts, to be led by Ian Porter.

Edith Cowan University – Recognising Noongar culture at the heart of planned new city campus In recognition of Noongar culture, Edith Cowan University (ECU) has unveiled a newly commissioned artwork as work starts on its future Perth city campus.

Brakes off for high speed rail The Parliament has today passed the High Speed Rail Authority Bill 2022, an important first step in the Albanese Government's commitment to establish the High Speed Rail Authority that will guide the development of a high speed rail netwo

Upgrading the Mount Ousley Interchange The $300 million upgrade of the Mount Ousley Interchange is a step closer with early works about to start. The new interchange will replace the existing intersection of the Princes Motorway and Mount Ousley Road.

Submissions open for $4 million heavy vehicle safety grant program The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has opened submissions for Round 8 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI) to fund new projects to deliver a safer heavy vehicle industry.

Game changing bypass a step closer with shortlist released Singleton’s biggest infrastructure project is edging closer, with the shortlist of tenderers to design and build the New England Highway bypass announced.   

Consultation opens for fuel quality standards Public consultation is now open on improved fuel quality standards that could see cleaner cars on Australian roads, resulting in better health and environmental outcomes.

Funding election commitments to the Hunter The Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, has visited the Hunter today to highlight significant infrastructure projects commited to in the October Budget.

A decade of opportunity - launch of Gladstone Region's Economic Transition 10-year Roadmap In an Australian first, Gladstone Regional Council has today launched its 10-year economic transition roadmap to support and guide Queensland’s industrial capital to become a renewable energy superpower.

Delivering for the Central Coast The Albanese Government is delivering for the Central Coast, with significant commitments to local roads and community facilities funded in the Budget.