The Hon Catherine King MP

Direct flights from Western Sydney to South East Asia are on the way, with Vietjet signing on to fly from the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI).
 

The Albanese and Cook Labor Governments have today confirmed construction of the new Fremantle Traffic Bridge is progressing ahead of schedule, with the project on track to fully open to road users later this year.

From 6am on Sunday morning, the first passengers will board a tram service from Burleigh Heads, marking a major transport milestone for the Gold Coast. 

The first sod has been turned on a new multi-million dollar shared pathway today, that will connect Mannering Park, Kingfisher Shores and Chain Valley Bay and enhance local cycling and walking in the region.

The Albanese Government is continuing to crack down on the sale of unsafe e‑bikes to protect consumers and the community.

Key intersection improvements are now underway to deliver safer and more efficient roads for Queenslanders as part of the Brisbane Valley Highway Upgrade Program.

Clear disability standards for Australia’s aviation industry are closer to reality, with a consultation paper outlining draft standards released today.

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Good morning, it is a pleasure to join you today for this year’s Australian Aviation Summit.

Manufacturing cell therapies for spinal injuries, malaria vaccine development and testing medical devices will be the cornerstone of Griffith University’s new Health and Advanced Technology Research and Innovation…

The new Central Queensland (CQ) University Cairns CBD campus is another step closer to reality, with representatives from the Australian Government and the university gathering today for a ceremonial sod turn at the…

The Mona Vale Road West upgrade (in Sydney's north) is taking a major step forward, with an updated design now being prepared following community and stakeholder feedback.

A 14-kilometre section of the Central Arnhem Road is set to be upgraded and sealed, improving access for remote communities and strengthening critical road infrastructure.

The next funding round of the Active Transport Fund is now open, for new or upgraded bicycle and walking pathways across Australia.

The Australian and ACT Governments’ commitment to deliver a new National Convention and Entertainment Centre has taken a major step forward, with a significant tender released to market.

A major construction milestone has been reached on the Rockhampton Ring Road, with the first locally manufactured girders now arriving on site for the Capricorn Highway connector bridge.