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$4.2 million in funding to boost heavy vehicle road safety

The Australian Government and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) have announced $4.2 million will be dedicated to industry-led road safety projects, in a major funding boost to heavy vehicle safety.

25 November 2024

Media release

Transcript - doorstop, Road Safety Ministers Meeting, Sydney
SUBJECTS: NSW Road Safety Program funding, regional NSW road safety, impact of Sydney freeway upgrades.

22 November 2024

Interview

Upgraded Bowman Park set to light up the sporting calendar

Five new floodlights will be shining bright at Bowman Park in Brisbane’s West tonight, ensuring the local community’s facilities are prepared for many seasons to come. 

22 November 2024

Media release

Road safety ministers meet ahead of the holiday period

Federal, state and territory Ministers responsible for road safety met in Sydney today to discuss actions being undertaken to improve safety on our roads and agree on priority actions moving forward.

22 November 2024

Media release

Over half a billion dollars now allocated to NSW road safety projects

Additional funding is set to support 230 new life-saving projects across both urban and regional roads in New South Wales, under the Australian Government’s Road Safety Program.

22 November 2024

Media release

Hervey Bay Community Hub now a third complete

Revitalising the Hervey Bay City Centre continues to progress thanks to investment from the Australian Government and Fraser Coast Regional Council – with construction of the $108.7 million Hervey Bay Community Hub now one third complete.…

19 November 2024

Media release

Doorstop - University of Western Australia Centre for Road Safety Research
SUBJECTS: Funding boost for regional roads across WA, Australian Government investments in road safety, Road Safety Ministers meeting.

15 November 2024

Interview

New research backs road safety upgrades across WA

The Albanese Government is prioritising the installation of rumble strips on regional roads across WA, under a $107.2 million investment through the Road Safety Program.

14 November 2024

Media release

New funding to be delivered for remote airstrip upgrades

Organisations and community groups who manage airports and airstrips across remote Australia will be able to apply for new funding to deliver critical upgrades from Monday, with $25 million available under a new round of funding.

31 October 2024

Media release

Sky News Newsday with Kieran Gilbert
SUBJECTS: Queensland state election results, 2032 Olympic infrastructure, Qantas upgrades.

29 October 2024

Interview

Millions invested to roll out industry-led road safety projects

The Albanese Government and National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) are taking further action to reduce road trauma and save lives on Australia’s roads by funding 16 crucial industry-led projects through Round 9…

25 October 2024

Media release

First stage of works completed at Darling Downs Health Museum

The $4.18 million project to transform the heritage listed Medical Superintendent’s House at Baillie Henderson Hospital into a museum has been completed, and now features medical and healthcare artefacts that tell the…

22 October 2024

Media release

Road safety prioritised through new education programs

Twenty-three projects will share in just under $9 million in grants to improve road safety thanks to the Albanese Government’s National Road Safety Action Grants Program

11 October 2024

Media release

Doorstop at the RFDS Bundaberg base
SUBJECT: Opening of the Bundaberg Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Aeromedical Training Academy

04 October 2024

Interview

New Aeromedical Training Academy opens in Bundaberg

The new Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Aeromedical Training Academy in Bundaberg is now officially opened.

04 October 2024

Media release