Media releases

Applications open for Albanese Government's regional funding program Applications are now open for community infrastructure projects to seek funding under the second round of the Albanese Government’s $600 million Growing Regions Program. 

Victorian guide dogs campus gets exciting upgrade The redeveloped Guide Dogs Victoria campus in the eastern Melbourne suburb of Kew is officially opened, providing a world-class active training and education centre of excellence.

Construction of iconic Fremantle traffic bridge underway One of the biggest infrastructure projects ever delivered in Fremantle is now underway, with construction of a new traffic bridge to service the port city. 

Malaga bus depot to receive major EV upgrades Western Australia's electric bus program is surging ahead, with contracts awarded to retrofit Perth's Malaga bus depot with EV infrastructure.

Upgrades to improve safety and resilience on Kuranda Range Road The Albanese and the Miles governments have developed a strategy to improve safety on the Kennedy Highway between Smithfield and Kuranda (northwest of Cairns), known locally as Kuranda Range Road.

Big build in full swing on second M1 The Australian and Queensland governments have been making strides on the Coomera Connector (between Brisbane and the Gold Coast), with major construction milestones delivered across all three packages of the project.

New freight transfer hub to help future-proof WA's supply chain The number of truck journeys will be cut and congestion eased with the opening of a new $25 million freight transfer terminal in Kenwick.

Mulgrave Gallery officially opens as part of Cairns Festival celebrations Mulgrave Gallery, the latest addition to the Cairns Gallery Precinct, will feature a First Nations focused program and activations following the official opening on Tuesday 27 August, coinciding with this year’s Cairns F

Connecting Western Sydney to the world Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) has landed its first international airline, with Singapore Airlines confirming its intention to operate from the airport and connect Western Sydney passengers to the world.

Major upgrade to Cairns’ Barlow Park gets green light A $91 million upgrade of Cairns’ Barlow Park is set to support the region to attract more major events and ensure that Cairns will play its part in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Supporting Rex's access to Sydney Airport The Albanese Government is protecting Rex’s regional New South Wales slots at Sydney Airport to support it through the administration process. 

All aboard as high-speed rail accelerates with first investigation works Nearly thirty boreholes being drilled in New South Wales will support critical geotechnical investigations required to determine the locations for the Albanese Government’s High-Speed Rail between Sydney and Newcastle.

First test train on track on the Morley-Ellenbrook line The first train to Ellenbrook has taken to the tracks, with testing now underway on the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line.

Aviation White Paper delivers for consumers, regions and workforce The Albanese Government will boost consumer rights, increase competition, support regional and general aviation, and help the sector decarbonise under the most significant overhaul of aviation for more than a decade.

Safer, smoother and faster journeys for Geelong Trains will return on the Geelong and Warrnambool lines, with the Australian and Victorian Governments’ 72-day construction blitz on the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication now complete.