The magnificent seven: Plan for widening of the seven key road arteries in Sydney’s expanding south west revealed

Seven major road corridors in Sydney’s rapidly growing south-west have been identified for future upgrades under a $65 million joint planning initiative by the Australian and New South Wales governments.

05 September 2025

Media release

04 September 2025

Speech

First traffic to cross the new Beams Road rail overpass

The removal of the Beams Road rail level crossing is becoming a reality, with the first traffic switching onto the new Beams Road overpass today.

02 September 2025

Media release

Board Chair of Western Sydney Airport reappointed

The Albanese Government has reappointed Mr Paul O’Sullivan as the Chair of the WSA Co Limited (WSA) Board for a two-year term.

01 September 2025

Media release

Multiple upgrades completed on The Bogan Way

A series of major upgrades to The Bogan Way are complete, transforming more than 25 kilometres of this vital regional freight route and significantly improving safety and access across the Parkes Shire.

25 August 2025

Media release

New National Freight Strategy and Action Plan

The Albanese Government has today released the refreshed National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy and new National Action Plan. 

21 August 2025

Media release

Australian Logistics Supply Chain Summit 2025 speech at Dalton House Sydney
Subjects: freight and logistics sector; Freight and Supply Chain Strategy; road funding; freight terminals; net zero

21 August 2025

Speech

Integration of Bruce Highway with Mackay Ring Road complete

The Mackay Ring Road to Bald Hill Road Connection project has now been completed, ensuring that transport infrastructure along the north Queensland coastal region is better integrated and supporting safer road journeys.

21 August 2025

Media release

Intergovernmental funding agreement signed

The Australian and Queensland Governments have today signed the Intergovernmental Agreement that will guide how both Governments collaborate on delivering the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. …

20 August 2025

Media release

Improving flood resilience on the Bruce in FNQ

Works have started to improve flooding and inundation issues on the western side of the Bruce Highway between Dallachy Road and south of Dean Road in Tully.

19 August 2025

Media release

Rest area funding delivers for regional truckie safety

The Albanese Government is investing in our truckies’ safety by funding another four essential projects through the Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (HVRA) initiative.

15 August 2025

Media release

New Gippsland Line timetable delivers more services, more often

Passengers on the Gippsland Line will soon enjoy more travel options than ever before as a major upgrade to the line reaches completion. 

15 August 2025

Media release

Three lanes now open on part of Hexham Straight, reducing congestion on a critical Hunter corridor

Hunter motorists are getting a taste of the future, with the first widened section on the Hexham Straight now open to traffic with three lanes in each direction.

14 August 2025

Media release

Press conference, Coffs Harbour bypass
SUBJECTS: Coffs Harbour bypass update

13 August 2025

Transcript

ABC Radio Coffs Coast with Fiona Poole
SUBJECTS: Coffs Harbour Bypass, worker safety, High Speed Rail, Rex Airlines, regional aviation, Federal funding for local government

13 August 2025

Transcript