All aboard as high-speed rail accelerates with first investigation works

Nearly thirty boreholes being drilled in New South Wales will support critical geotechnical investigations required to determine the locations for the Albanese Government’s High-Speed Rail between Sydney and Newcastle.

26 August 2024

Media release

Aviation White Paper delivers for consumers, regions and workforce

The Albanese Government will boost consumer rights, increase competition, support regional and general aviation, and help the sector decarbonise under the most significant overhaul of aviation for more than a decade.

26 August 2024

Media release

Safer, smoother and faster journeys for Geelong

Trains will return on the Geelong and Warrnambool lines, with the Australian and Victorian Governments’ 72-day construction blitz on the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication now complete.

25 August 2024

Media release

Albanese Government saves Reef HQ

In a major boost for the region, the Prime Minister today announced the Albanese Labor Government will save the Great Barrier Reef Aquarium “Reef HQ” with an extra $100 million investment after the Liberals left it underfunded and doomed to…

23 August 2024

Media release

New CEO takes the helm at AMSA

The Australian Government welcomes Ms Kaylene Dale as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), starting on 1 October 2024.

22 August 2024

Media release

Independent reviews of critical shipping legislation underway

The Australian Government has appointed Ms Lynelle Briggs and Prof Nicholas Gaskell to co-chair the reviews of the Shipping Registration Act 1981 and Coastal Trading (Revitalising Australian Shipping) Act 2012. 

20 August 2024

Media release

Tunnelling starts on North East Link project

Tunnelling has started on the Australian and Victorian governments’ North East Link Project in Melbourne’s northeast. 

19 August 2024

Media release

Completion date announced for Gympie Bypass

Completion of the $1.162 billion Gympie Bypass is just weeks away, with confirmation that works are on track to be finished in October 2024, weather and construction conditions permitting.

17 August 2024

Media release

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

Interview

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