Media releases

Contract awarded to build intersection as part of the New Dubbo Bridge project The construction contract for the new Brisbane and Darling streets intersection, part of the early works for the New Dubbo Bridge project, has been awarded to Abergeldie Contractors following a competitive tender process.

New Green Vehicle Guide will drive better choices The Australian Government has launched the new Green Vehicle Guide website – Australia’s official national guide to vehicle fuel consumption and environmental performance.

Return of international flights to Hobart The Australian Government welcomes today’s return of international passenger flights to Hobart.

Portland Bay arrives in Port Botany The Australian Government welcomes the safe arrival of the Portland Bay into Port Botany.

Paving the way for a wider King Georges Road Motorists in the St George area of Sydney are set to benefit with major works starting on a $130 million upgrade to a key stretch of King Georges Road.

Work starts on final Midland Highway upgrade project Work has started on the final section of Tasmania’s Midland Highway 10 Year Action Plan.

Cairns traffic using new Bruce Highway service road The $481 million Bruce Highway, Cairns Southern Access (stage 3) Edmonton to Gordonvale (E2G) project will move up a gear with traffic set to be diverted to a new service road allowing for duplication works.

Tasman Bridge upgrade concept designs released for public consultation Concept plans for improvements to the Tasman Bridge have been released for public comment today. This will be the first major upgrade to the bridge since 1975 and is a commitment under the Hobart City Deal to improve access in the city.

International Day of the Seafarer The Australian Government acknowledges that today is the International Day of the Seafarer. Australia is a maritime nation. 

Entry ramp opens to Deception Bay Road interchange traffic The Bruce Highway Upgrade – Deception Bay Road Interchange project has reached another milestone this week with the upgraded northbound entry ramp opening to traffic.

Final designs released for upgraded Gippsland stations Final designs have been released for major train station upgrades at Bunyip, Longwarry, Morwell and Traralgon – giving locals a glimpse of what they will look like once complete.

Redcliffe Bridge lands a new milestone The Redcliffe Bridge has reached a new milestone, landing on the northern side of the Swan River. This project is being constructed as part of the jointly funded Tonkin Gap Project.

Homegrown biofuels to cut aviation emissions The Australian Government welcomes the joint announcement from Qantas and Airbus that they will invest a combined US$200 million to strengthen the sustainable aviation fuel industry here in Australia.

All systems go for Coffs Harbour Bypass The Australian and New South Wales governments have today announced Ferrovial Gamuda Joint Venture will design and construct the new $2.2 billion Coffs Harbour Bypass, with major construction to begin early next year.

Contract awarded to seal 150 kilometres of the Tanami Road The Australia and Northern Territory governments are sealing 150 kilometres of the Tanami Road in Central Australia, from chainage 271.81 kilometres to 421 kilometres.