Bringing local government back to the table

As part of the Albanese Labor Government’s commitment to bringing local government back to the table as a trusted delivery partner of the services communities rely on, the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG) will be re-established.

22 February 2023

Media release

Investment to boost engine room of Western Australia’s economy

Work is now underway on a major project that will expand the export and import capacity at the Port of Port Hedland - unlocking trade and investment opportunities, creating hundreds of new jobs and helping drive Australia's Net Zero future.

21 February 2023

Media release

Groundbreaking moment for landmark ECU city campus

Main construction works have commenced on Edith Cowan University's newest campus – and the first comprehensive university to be situated within the Perth CBD – with a sod turning ceremony held at the $853 million ECU City site today.

20 February 2023

Media release

Brisbane 'good to go' for gold

With the eyes of the world on Brisbane, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk are delivering the important infrastructure that will be at the heart of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and leave an…

17 February 2023

Media release

Transcript - Media conference - Molonglo River Bridge construction award announcement
Subjects: John Gorton Drive bridge project, Molongo Commercial Centre, construction industry.

16 February 2023

Interview

Major milestone achieved for the Molonglo River Bridge

The Australian and ACT governments are building Canberra’s largest ever bridge project, with a contract issued for the construction of the Molonglo River Bridge.

16 February 2023

Media release

Bridge construction a major milestone for Botany Rail Duplication

In an ultimate knockdown-rebuild for the Botany Rail Duplication project, the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has dismantled an existing steel single-track rail bridge and constructed a new concrete double-track bridge in just five days…

15 February 2023

Media release

Funding local priorities

The Albanese Government is supporting local communities across Australia by providing $750 million through Phase 4 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

13 February 2023

Media release

New appointments to the Australian Rail Track Corporation Board

The Australian Government is pleased to confirm the appointments of Mr Peter Duncan AM as the new Chair of the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) and Dr Collette Burke as a Non-Executive Director of the…

13 February 2023

Media release

Faster and safer journeys as Ovingham project wraps up

The Ovingham Level Crossing Removal Project is now complete, with the new Torrens Road bridge and upgraded Churchill/Torrens Roads intersection completely open to traffic.

12 February 2023

Media release

Transcript - radio interview - Triple M Toowoomba, Queensland
Subjects: Level crossing removal and risk mitigation, research grants to improve safety.

09 February 2023

Interview

Interview on ABC Mid-West and Wheatbelt Geraldton
Subject: Regional Australia Level Crossing Safety Program

09 February 2023

Interview

Funding for better ways to improve level crossing safety

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

09 February 2023

Media release

Federal funding to support stronger communities

Round 8 of the Australian Government’s Stronger Communities Programme (SCP) is now open, with $22.7 million available to support community organisations and councils to deliver much needed local projects.

08 February 2023

Media release

National Road Safety Action Plan to reduce road trauma

The first National Road Safety Action Plan (2023–2025) for the National Road Safety Strategy 2021–30 has been agreed by Australian, state and territory road and transport ministers to support the shared goal of reducing…

07 February 2023

Media release