Guidelines released for Round 2 of Growing Regions Program

Program Guidelines have been released for the second round of the Albanese Government’s $600 million Growing Regions Program, with applications expected to open in September.

17 August 2024

Media release

New roundabout to improve road safety in Ballarat

A new roundabout at the intersection of Ripon Street South and Urquhart Street in Ballarat will improve road safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.

16 August 2024

Media release

Transcript - Triple M Dubbo
SUBJECT: Updates on Rex Airlines

16 August 2024

Transcript

Cruise ship exemption extended

The Australian Government is continuing the exemption of the Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012 until 31 December 2026. 

16 August 2024

Media release

Flight guaranteed for regional Rex customers

The Albanese Government has today announced it will guarantee regional flight bookings for Rex customers throughout the voluntary administration process. 

15 August 2024

Media release

Construction begins on key Pilbara Hydrogen Hub road upgrades

Ground has been broken today on the Lumsden Point Access Road and Pinga Street intersection upgrades to support the Pilbara Hydrogen Hub at Port Hedland on the north coast of Western Australia.

12 August 2024

Media release

Getting the North South Corridor done

The final stage of a long-awaited seamless North South Corridor has reached a major milestone, with a preferred alliance partner being selected for the nation-shaping project.

12 August 2024

Media release

Assistance Dogs Training Centre opens at Orchard Hills

Stage 1 of the new Assistance Dogs Australia National Training Centre has officially opened at Orchard Hills in Western Sydney today, fulfilling the Albanese Government’s $2 million election commitment.

09 August 2024

Media release

Transcript - Australian Constructors Association - FF24, Sydney.
SUBJECTS: Infrastructure investments, reforms to infrastructure investments, new transport infrastructure funding agreement, improving building industry culture, dealing with claims of misbehaviour in unions.

08 August 2024

Speech

Green light for improved safety in South Brighton

Work is now complete on the upgrade of the Brighton Road and Edwards Street junction at South Brighton in Adelaide’s southwest, improving road safety and public transport efficiency.

07 August 2024

Media release

Next steps for Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line as new information and engagement centre opens

A new information and engagement centre in the heart of Caloundra has opened today to explain and explore opportunities for the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line.

07 August 2024

Media release

Transcript - Shoalhaven doorstop
SUBJECTS: Official opening of the Far North Collector Road, Housing Support Program, tenders for slot management at Sydney Airport, Rex Airlines voluntary administration update, Toolijooa Loop/South Coast rail line, rail links to Manildra,
cash strapped councils, safe road animal crossings, the passing of Canberra Airport owner Terry Snow.

06 August 2024

Transcript

Interview on ABC Illawarra Mornings
SUBJECTS: OPENING OF THE FAR NORTH COLLECTOR ROAD; REFORMS TO THE SLOT SYSTEM AT SYDNEY AIRPORT; THE MALDON-DOMBARTON RAILWAY LINE

06 August 2024

Transcript

Vital links open to Shoalhaven community

A new road connecting Illaroo Road in Bangalee with Moss Vale Road at Bells Lane is now open, providing a vital link between Cambewarra and Nowra. 

06 August 2024

Media release

Quirindi level crossing to trial innovative safety technology

Callaghans Lane Level Crossing near Quirindi has been chosen as the site for a $1.2 million trial of digital technology designed to improve level crossing safety in rural and regional areas.

05 August 2024

Media release