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$29 million set aside for Queensland roads and rail crossings

Roads and rail crossings across Queensland will receive important safety upgrades thanks to almost $29 million in new Albanese Government funding. 

21 February 2025

Media release

School year starts with safer school zones across regional NSW

As the new school year gets underway, parents and students across regional NSW can feel reassured knowing that hundreds of school zones are now safer following upgrades delivered through the School Zone…

13 February 2025

Media release

Road safety works get underway across northern Tasmania

Upgrades are starting this week at the Frankford Road and Chapel Road junction in Harford, to improve safety and reduce the risk of crashes.

11 February 2025

Media release

Transcript - ABC Country Hour Queensland
SUBJECTS: Regional University Study Hubs, Inland Rail, fatigue-related issues for truck drivers, paid prac placements for veterinary students

03 February 2025

Interview

Press conference, Ipswich
SUBJECTS: Funding for Ipswich CBD; Urban Precincts and Partnerships Program; Gold Coast light rail,

30 January 2025

Interview

Transcript - Rural Queensland Today with Ben Dobbin
SUBJECTS: AgConnections Program, Ag Workforce Challenges, Regional University Study Hubs, Regional Development

30 January 2025

Interview

Job done on the Melrose Road Bridge replacement

The Albanese Government continues to partner with Toowoomba Regional Council to get high priority local infrastructure off the ground, with construction of the Melrose Road bridge now complete and open to traffic.

30 January 2025

Media release

Designing the Cultural Heart of Ipswich

The Ipswich CBD will soon begin its transformation thanks to a $3.8 million investment from the Albanese Government to fund detailed upgrade designs.

30 January 2025

Media release

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