Media releases

High-speed rail office opens in Newcastle High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) has officially opened its office in Newcastle today, establishing the city as the birthplace of Australia’s first high speed rail line.

New overtaking lanes open as part of the Newell Highway upgrade Three new overtaking lanes south of Moree are now open thanks to a $261.1 million investment between the Australian and New South Wales governments, providing safer and more efficient road journeys.

Super big crane installs super-Ts for new Aldinga bridge One of the largest cranes in South Australia has lifted into place 12 super-T beams to support the new bridge at Aldinga (south of Adelaide) - part of the new Aldinga Interchange, a key feature of the Main South Road stage 2 duplication project.

Historic sealing projects deliver safety gains, improved reliability for outback motorists Far West NSW communities have access to a safer, more resilient and smoother Pooncarie Road following completion of historic $48.8 million Australian and NSW Government-funded sealing projects.

High-tech switch turns Sydney's Western Distributor into a smart motorway State-of-the-art smart motorway technology has been switched on today on Sydney’s Western Distributor, delivering safer journeys and improving traffic flow.

Community celebrates as METRONET Ellenbrook Line officially open People in Perth’s north east are finally connected to affordable, world-class public transport, with the METRONET Ellenbrook Line officially opening today – marking the biggest expansion of Perth’s rail network in more than 16 years.

Kicking goals: Clarendon Vale Oval set for an uplift Federal Member for Franklin Julie Collins today announced that the Albanese Labor Government will invest $2.2 million in the Clarendon Vale Oval Pavilion Reconstruction and Sports Lighting project in Tasmania.

Funding to support Victorian suburbs to thrive The Albanese Government is making Melbourne an even better place to live, today announcing over $129 million for 26 projects in the city and surrounding suburbs.

Strategic Fleet Pilot tender closes The Strategic Fleet Pilot tender closed on 29 November and proposals are now being evaluated as part of a competitive, open and transparent procurement process.

Funding to support New South Wales suburbs to thrive The Albanese Government is making local suburbs in greater Sydney even better places to live, today announcing just over $61 million for 15 projects in the city and surrounding area.

Housing boost for Western Australia The Albanese Government is boosting Western Australia’s housing supply by investing in critical infrastructure that will unlock up to 28,000 more homes across the state. 

Smart freeway ready for operations Perth's newest smart freeway will be formally switched on, on Sunday, 22 December - providing commuters with faster and safer journeys.

ECU City campus reaches new heights Construction of Perth's first fully comprehensive, inner-city university has reached a major milestone, with the $853 million Edith Cowan University (ECU) City campus reaching its full structural height.

Funding to support Western Australian suburbs to thrive The Albanese Government is making Perth and its surrounding areas even better places to live, today announcing just over $79 million for 13 projects in the state.

Vehicle standards review now underway The Albanese Government will shortly commence a review of the Australian Design Rules – our legislated road vehicle standards – including to consider regulatory barriers to the supply of electric vehicles to the Australian market.