History making bridge opens to transform Brisbane

Brisbane residents are taking their first steps on the Kangaroo Point Bridge, more than 160 years after the cross-river connection was first proposed. 

15 December 2024

Media release

Transcript - Weekend Today
Subjects: National Road Safety Campaign, 2032 Brisbane Olympics

15 December 2024

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Funding to support Queensland suburbs to thrive

The Albanese Government is making Brisbane an even better place to live, today announcing over $11.7 million for 6 projects in the city and surrounding suburbs. 

14 December 2024

Media release

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.

13 December 2024

Media release

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.

12 December 2024

Media release

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…

10 December 2024

Media release

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.

10 December 2024

Media release

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.

09 December 2024

Media release

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.

08 December 2024

Media release

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.…

05 December 2024

Media release

Press Conference - St Kilda
SUBJECTS: Thriving Suburbs Program; funding for national highway road maintenance; Melbourne Airport rail link plans

05 December 2024

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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.

05 December 2024

Media release

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.

04 December 2024

Media release

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.

04 December 2024

Media release

Press Conference - Edith Cowan University
SUBJECTS: New ECU City campus, Housing Support Program, Thriving Suburbs Program, Sculpture by the Sea

03 December 2024

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