Newcastle to Sydney in 1 hour - Albanese Government lays foundation for high-speed rail in Australia

Today, the Albanese Government announces the next major milestone for Australia’s High Speed Rail with the beginning of the development phase for High Speed Rail between Newcastle and Sydney.

24 February 2026

Media release

Major construction begins on $720 million Richmond Road upgrade

The Richmond Road upgrade will today reach a major milestone with the first sod turned, marking the start of major work on the project.

23 February 2026

Media release

New Midland Station marks METRONET milestone

The new METRONET Midland Station is officially open, marking a historic milestone in the transformation of Perth’s public transport network.

22 February 2026

Media release

New education centre open at Adelaide Holocaust Museum

The Adelaide Holocaust Museum’s Andrew Steiner Education Centre is now open after 18 months of renovations.

20 February 2026

Media release

Tanami Road contract seals a good year ahead for road improvements

The Australian and Northern Territory governments continue to invest in key NT roads, with the recent awarding of a contract to upgrade a further 34 kilometres of the Tanami Road. 

19 February 2026

Media release

New vehicle emissions standard driving wider choice and competitive prices for Australians

Today, the Albanese Government has released the first round of performance results for the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES).

18 February 2026

Media release

Press conference - Coffs Harbour
Subject: Coffs Harbour Bypass

17 February 2026

Transcript

Construction begins on new Northern Adelaide health hub

Northern Adelaide families will soon be able to access critical health services closer to home with construction beginning on a new Family Health and Wellbeing Hub in Elizabeth Vale.

17 February 2026

Media release

Signs of progress on Coffs Harbour's new bypass - T-minus 10 months until opening

It’s fans, cameras and action as new technology is fitted to the tunnels of the new Coffs Harbour Bypass.

17 February 2026

Media release

ABC Coffs Coast with Fi Poole
SUBJECTS: Coffs Harbour Bypass, Waterfall Way, regional aviation.

17 February 2026

Transcript

Consultation open for Wantirna South intersection upgrade

The Albanese and Allan Labor governments are progressing planning for an upgrade of the High Street Road and Mowbray Drive intersection in Wantirna South, as part of the Suburban Road Blitz – a joint commitment investing in safer, more efficient…

16 February 2026

Media release

Interview - ABC Radio Ballarat and South West Victoria with Steve Martin
SUBJECTS: Brewery Tap Road Intersection Upgrade, CFMEU, Liberal leadership

16 February 2026

Transcript

Media conference - Warrenheip, Victoria
SUBJECTS: Consultation beginning on Brewery Tap Road Intersection Upgrade, Liberal Party leadership

13 February 2026

Transcript

Arrival of students brings ECU City to life

The doors have opened to Edith Cowan University’s (ECU) new city campus, marking an historic milestone for Perth’s first comprehensive inner-city university, and a new era in education. 

13 February 2026

Media release

Community feedback sought for Brewery Tap Road Upgrade

The community is being invited to share their ideas and help shape options for the upgrade to the intersection where Brewery Tap Road and Old Melbourne Road connect to the Western Freeway in Warrenheip.

13 February 2026

Media release