Media releases

Improving infrastructure for the Central Coast The Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, has visited the Central Coast to highlight budget funding for local roads and community facilities.

Approval of Melbourne Airport Master Plan I have today approved the Melbourne Airport Master Plan in accordance with section 81 of the Airports Act 1996.

New Yatala South off-ramps open M1 motorists exiting at Yatala South are getting home sooner and safer after the new, southbound off-ramp opened today. The northbound off-ramp is expected to open next week.

Australia rises to Green Shipping Challenge at COP27 The Australian Government today joined other nations at the COP27 launch of a global pledge to clean up the international shipping industry, as the world reduces emissions in line with the Paris Agreement.

More than $18 million for emerging aviation technology partnerships The Australian Government has partnered with industry to ensure the take-up of emerging aviation technology in Australia, with more than $18 million awarded for 12 projects under the first round of the Emerging Aviation

Work starts on Tamar Estuary health project Work has begun to improve the health of Kanamaluka/Tamar estuary by reducing the frequency and volume of overflow events.

Sod turned on innovative $25 million world-class aviation training facility in Bundaberg Today marks the start of construction on a new world-class aviation training facility in Bundaberg.

Office of the National Rail Regulator chief wraps up eight year term The current Chief Executive of the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR), Ms Sue McCarrey has decided to end her term on 30 December, after eight years in the role.

Federal funding secured for Beckenham elevated station and William Street level crossing removal Federal Minister for Infrastructure Catherine King and Western Australian Transport Minister Rita Saffioti have today visited Beckenham Station, which will now become an elevated station, thanks to funding in the October

Tiger Brennan Drive overpass construction underway The overpass at the Tiger Brennan Drive and Berrimah Road intersection is becoming a reality with construction well underway.

Investing in Central Australian infrastructure The Albanese Government is delivering on the commitments it took to the election to improve access, resilience and economic opportunity in Central Australia.

Regional railway level crossings to be upgraded The October Federal Budget confirmed the Australian Government will invest $180 million starting this financial year to make railway level crossings safer in regional areas nationwide.

Contract awarded to build New Dubbo Bridge Abergeldie has been selected as the successful contractor to build the New Dubbo Bridge across the Wambuul-Macquarie River, the floodplain and the adjoining road construction.

Honouring our commitments to regional Australia The Albanese Government wants Australia’s regions to thrive and the Budget delivers investment in regional Australia that helps build a better future.

Investing in Australia's future Infrastructure is critical to building the nation we all want and the Albanese Government’s Budget investments in infrastructure deliver the best outcome for the Australian people now and into the future.