Media releases

Calling cities and suburbs: applications open for new government grants programs The Albanese Government is investing in cities and suburbs across Australia, with applications now open for $500 million of federal funding. 

Applications open to help suburbs thrive The Albanese Government is investing in cities and suburbs across Australia, with applications opening today for the $350 million Thriving Suburbs Program.

National Transport Commission appointments I am pleased to announce three appointments to the National Transport Commission (NTC).

Federal funding boost to tourism in the far North West A major milestone has been reached with the signing of a $12.5 million deal between the Australian and Tasmanian Governments to attract tourists to the far North West Coast. 

Twenty-three new community infrastructure projects for Central Australia More crucial community infrastructure is on its way for Central Australia, with the Australian and Northern Territory governments announcing 23 new projects under the second tranche of the Central Australia Plan’s

Investing in a better future for the Northern Territory The Albanese Government is making critical investments in Northern Territory infrastructure, creating jobs and improving access to communities.

Works for new $142 million Sunshine Coast Indoor Sports Centre now out to market The new $142 million Sunshine Coast Indoor Sports Centre project has reached a major milestone, with EOIs for the Managing Contractor and Principal Consultant officially released to market.

The first major heavy vehicle rest area for north western NSW takes shape Foundation and pavement work have started on the Newell Highway’s newest heavy vehicle rest area, which will also be the largest of its kind in north-western New South Wales.

New multi-deck carpark open for Sunbury commuters Commuters in Sunbury and surrounding areas can enjoy more room for parking at their local station, with works complete on a new multi-level carpark.

Kangaroo Point Bridge enters home stretch The final piece of concrete decking has been laid along the length of the highly anticipated Kangaroo Point Bridge, as the project reaches 90 per cent completion.

Safer, faster travel with $200 million Morphett Road tram overpass Morphettville is set to become safer and easier, with the Australian and South Australian Governments each delivering $100 million to remove the tram level crossing at Morphett Road and replace it with a tram overpass. 

Alice Springs Netball Courts shoot for the stars Netballers in the red centre have scored a major win, with the reconstruction of the Alice Springs Netball Court now complete. 

Construction starts on Canberra's Garden City Cycleway The Australian and ACT Governments are working together to build the walking and cycling infrastructure our growing capital needs, with work starting on Canberra’s Garden City Cycleway. 

Planning and design progresses for the transformative Milton Ulladulla Bypass The Albanese and Minns Labor governments’ Milton Ulladulla bypass project has marked another milestone and continues to move forward.

Runway works underway to help Hobart take flight Construction is underway on the Hobart Airport runway upgrade, with the Albanese Government and Hobart Airport representatives today turning the first sod on the project.