Media releases

Futureproofing Perth's public transport network Perth's public transport network is being set up for generations to come, with major technology and infrastructure upgrades that will eventually see train services running every 3 minutes.

Airservices Australia Board Chair and Interim CEO appointed I am pleased to announce the reappointment of John Weber as Chair of the Airservices Australia Board for a further 12 months to 2 June 2025, as well as the appointment of Rob Sharp as the Interim Chief Executive Of

Brisbane's biggest intersection upgrade hits major milestone The transformation of one of Brisbane’s busiest intersections is more than 80 per cent complete, with workers clocking up 377,000 hours on the job.

METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension officially open The METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension has officially opened, connecting tens of thousands of people in Perth's northern suburbs to the rail network for the first time.

Rail works move ahead in Miami The future of the Gold Coast Light Rail is officially set in stone as Gold Coasters will now see rail installed in the centre of the Gold Coast Highway in Miami, as part of the Stage 3 Gold Coast Light Rail works.

New Parkes roundabout to be biggest in the Central West The biggest roundabout in central west New South Wales will be built on Condobolin road as a key feature of the Parkes Bypass.

Australian Government the driving force behind safer local roads Applications are now open for the Australian Government’s new Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP). 

Calling industry to help shape high-speed rail The High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) has taken another step forward in planning for a high-speed rail network, with Registrations of Interest (ROIs) now open for industry engagement. 

Local government achievements celebrated The achievements of councils from across Australia have been given national recognition at the 38th National Awards for Local Government.

Boosting Australia's housing supply The Albanese Government is getting on with the job of building homes for Australia, with successful recipients announced under Stream 1 of the $1.5 billion Housing Support Program. 

Albanese Government backs women in aviation The Albanese Government continues to support a diverse and inclusive aviation industry, with four suppliers selected to deliver projects under the Women in the Aviation Industry initiative. 

Come and celebrate at Gympie Bypass community open day The public is invited to register their interest ahead of a Community Open Day to celebrate the Bruce Highway Upgrade – Cooroy to Curra, Section D (Gympie Bypass) project. The Community Open Day is planned for Saturday, 17 August 2024.

New funding to deliver more homes for Australia The Albanese Labor Government’s Homes for Australia plan is delivering an additional $1 billion across the country to get homes built sooner.

First tender released for upgrades to UTAS Stadium A tender to deliver matchday facility upgrades at Launceston’s University of Tasmania (UTAS) Stadium has been released, marking a key milestone in the project.

Bringing local government leaders back to the table The Albanese Government’s moves to bring local government back into the national conversation are expected to result in record attendance from councils at the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG) National