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Construction to start on new pedestrian bridge in Eumundi

Safer trips across the North Maroochy River at Eumundi will soon become a reality with construction set to begin on a new pedestrian bridge which will link with the existing footpaths in the area. 

24 January 2025

Media release

Transcript - ABC Radio Newcastle, Drive with Jenny Marchant
SUBJECT: New Australian Design Rules for buses and coaches

21 January 2025

Interview

Transcript - Doorstop - Kangaroo Bus Lines - Burpengary, Qld
SUBJECTS: New Australian Design Rules (ADRs) for buses and coaches

21 January 2025

Interview

New bus design rules introduced to prevent future tragedy

A new design rule to improve seatbelt wearing rates in buses and coaches has been introduced by the Albanese Government to help save lives on our roads following consultation with the states, territories and industry.

21 January 2025

Media release

Steve Irwin Way now safer at Glass House Mountains

Commuters are benefitting from safer and smoother journeys along Glass House Mountains Road (inland from the Sunshine Coast), thanks to completed upgrades funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments.     

17 January 2025

Media release

New Port Hinchinbrook treatment plant opens

A new and improved sewerage treatment plant has today opened in Port Hinchinbrook, near Cardwell in Queensland’s north. 

15 January 2025

Media release

New rest stops set to keep truckies safe

The Australian Government is continuing to improve road safety for truck drivers and other travellers across the country, with six new projects announced under the fourth tranche of the Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (HVRA) initiative.

13 January 2025

Media release

Transcript - ABC Radio Wide Bay, Breakfast with David Dowsett
SUBJECTS: Federal Government’s investment in the Bruce Highway, election timing

08 January 2025

Interview

Safer roads for Northern Territory drivers

The Albanese Government is investing a further $31.7 million to improve road safety in the Northern Territory through the Commonwealth’s Road Safety Program.

30 December 2024

Media release

Driving safety

A new national road safety campaign ‘don’t let a car change who you are’, funded by the Albanese Government, has launched across Australia today.

15 December 2024

Media release

Transcript - ABC Radio National
SUBJECTS: National road safety campaign, Australia's road toll, Federal Government investment in Australia's roads network

15 December 2024

Interview

Radio interview - ABC Western Queensland
SUBJECTS: Regional Study Hubs, Growing Regions Program and the Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program, the upcoming Federal Election.

13 December 2024

Interview

LCRI funding to make Rocky roads safer

Work to upgrade one of Rockhampton’s most dangerous intersections is now under way thanks to new funding from the Albanese Labor Government.

12 December 2024

Media release

Safety upgrade work starts on the New England Highway, north of Armidale

Motorists on the New England Highway are about to benefit from safer and smoother journeys with the start of improvement work about nine kilometres north of Armidale. 

11 December 2024

Media release

Safer journeys on the way for the Southern Ports Highway

The Southern Ports Highway on the Limestone Coast (in South Australia's far south east) is the latest South Australian road to benefit from funding under a $168 million investment from the Road Safety Program.…

03 December 2024

Media release