Innovative level crossing trial for rural and regional NSW

A $1.2 million trial of new digital technology to improve level crossing safety in rural and regional areas will soon get underway in New South Wales.

08 March 2024

Media release

Nine new community infrastructure projects for Central Australia

Crucial community infrastructure projects are on their way for Central Australia, with the Australian and Northern Territory governments announcing the first nine projects under the region’s $50 million Community…

08 March 2024

Media release

Batteries to power freight trains

The Albanese Government is investing in a groundbreaking project to retrofit a diesel-electric freight train with batteries, aiming to run heavy haulage and general freight routes using battery technology.

08 March 2024

Media release

Encouraging girls and women to take their aviation careers to new heights

This International Women’s Day and Women of Aviation Week, the Australian Government is continuing to invest in women’s futures in transport, working in partnership with our aviation sector to deliver new…

08 March 2024

Media release

MH370: 10 years on

Ten years on from the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines flight 370, the Australian Government’s sincere sympathies remain with the loved ones of the 239 passengers and crew on board, including seven people who…

08 March 2024

Media release

Major work on Majors Road Interchange as concept design finalised

Major works are starting on the Southern Expressway and Majors Road Interchange project in Adelaide’s south, following refinements to the concept design in response to community feedback and additional technical analysis.

07 March 2024

Media release

Funding approved for new bridge at Clarence Town

Clarence Town is set to get a new bridge over the Williams River. The new bridge will be built alongside the heritage-listed Brig O'Johnston Bridge on Limeburners Creek Road.

07 March 2024

Media release

Funding available for improving level crossing safety in the regions

The Australian Government is committed to finding better ways to improve the safety of level crossings in the regions.

07 March 2024

Media release

Federal funding to revitalise the Yass Showground

The Albanese Labor Government’s $1 million commitment towards the restoration of the Yass Showground has taken a major step forward today, with a funding agreement now in place with the Yass Show Society.

07 March 2024

Media release

Ballina-Byron Gateway Airport stronger than ever

Ballina-Byron Gateway Airport’s runway has been upgraded to meet future aviation demands.

07 March 2024

Media release

Caboolture sawmill expansion project complete

The Caboolture Sawmill Expansion Project is now complete, which will support an internationally competitive sawmilling business for the Sunshine Coast gateway region.

06 March 2024

Media release

Transcript - Caboolture doorstop
SUBJECTS: CABOOLTURE SAWMILL EXPANSION, CONSTRUCTION AND HOUSING INDUSTRY, SUNSHINE COAST RAIL LINE.

06 March 2024

Transcript

National roundtable sheds light on level crossing safety

At the request of the Commonwealth Government, governments from across Australia and New Zealand came together today with industry, academia, peak bodies and advocacy groups for a national level crossing safety…

06 March 2024

Media release

Opening speech at the National Level Safety Crossing Roundtable

SPEAKER: Thank you for the callisthenics this morning too. For those of us who haven’t been to the gym yet, that was a good little workout as well.

06 March 2024

Speech

Singapore and Australia formalise collaboration to establish green and digital shipping corridor

Singapore and Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formally collaborate on establishing the Singapore-Australia Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC).

06 March 2024

Media release