High Speed Rail Authority Board meets in Newcastle

The Australian Government’s vision for an east coast high-speed rail network has taken another important step forward today, with the Board of the High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) meeting in Newcastle for the first time…

25 August 2023

Media release

Submissions to Fuel Efficiency Standard consultation back greater access to modern, safer, cheaper-to-run cars

As part of the Government’s public consultation process, around 1,200 submissions from individuals and organisations are being released today.

25 August 2023

Media release

Major construction finished on busy Bruce Highway stretch

The Bruce Highway Upgrade – Caboolture-Bribie Island Road to Steve Irwin Way (Exit 163) has reached another key milestone, with three lanes now open to north and southbound traffic between Caboolture-Bribie Island Road and Pumicestone Road,…

24 August 2023

Media release

Guidelines release for transformative regional partnerships program

The Australian Government’s $400 million regional Precincts and Partnerships grants program is now open for applications.

24 August 2023

Media release

Ensuring a strong future for Archerfield Airport

The Australian Government is working to ensure the next Archerfield Airport Master Plan delivers the best outcomes for the airport’s future, the local aviation industry and the surrounding community. 

22 August 2023

Media release

$1.6 million upgrade for Pipers River Bridge

Work on the $1.6 million upgrade of Pipers River Bridge in northern Tasmania is about to begin to improve safety and ensure the bridge meets the growing needs of modern freight vehicles.

17 August 2023

Media release

Review of the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy underway

The review of the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy has commenced, following agreement with state and territory infrastructure and transport ministers.

16 August 2023

Media release

Ballarat intersection made safer thanks to new roundabout

A Ballarat intersection has been made safer thanks to a newly installed roundabout.

16 August 2023

Media release

Transcript - Press Conference, Cairns
Subjects: Stage 3 Cairns Southern Access Corridor, Qatar Airways, incident on board Malaysian Airlines flight, the Voice to Parliament, train cost blowout, Sunshine Coast Rail Upgrade

15 August 2023

Interview

FNQ’s biggest project Edmonton to Gordonvale (E2G) opens this month

A critical piece of Far North Queensland’s biggest and most complex road and rail infrastructure project has been officially commissioned, marking the final step towards the completion of the project.

15 August 2023

Media release

Transcript - ABC Far North Queensland with Charlie McKillop
Subjects: road infrastructure projects in Far North Queensland, Growing Regions Program

15 August 2023

Interview

Delivering the infrastructure Cairns needs to thrive

The Australian Government is continuing to deliver the community and road infrastructure the Cairns region needs to stay safely connected, prosper and thrive.

15 August 2023

Media release

Transcript - 4CA AM Cairns
Subjects: Recovery of aviation sector, road upgrades, tourism

15 August 2023

Interview

CSIRO sustainable aviation fuel roadmap launch
Subjects: Sustainable aviation fuel, jet zero council, CSIRO-Boeing collaboration

10 August 2023

Interview

Applications open for Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Fund

State and territory governments are invited to apply for funding for new and upgraded railway crossings under the Australian Government’s Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Fund (RLCUF).

08 August 2023

Media release