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Major safety upgrades completed on Warrego and Carnarvon Highways

Communities in south west Queensland are benefiting from safer roads, with three major safety projects now completed on the Warrego and Carnarvon highways.

08 April 2026

Media release

More investment for nation's roads

The Albanese Government continues to deliver critical road upgrades for communities across Australia under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP).

01 April 2026

Media release

Doorstop, Townsville
SUBJECT: Updates on the Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program

27 March 2026

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ABC Radio North Queensland – Breakfast with Michael Clarke
SUBJECT: Updates on the Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program

27 March 2026

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Bruce Highway upgrades forge ahead as 22 new contracts hit market under targeted safety program

The Albanese and Crisafulli governments are delivering a safer, more reliable Bruce Highway, announcing the release of 22 new contracts as part of the historic $9 billion Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program (…

27 March 2026

Media release

New Queensland base helps Royal Flying Doctors and LifeFlight spread wings

Regional Queensland’s healthcare safety net has expanded further, with a new $31.8 million Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) and LifeFlight aeromedical base now open in Mount Isa.

20 March 2026

Media release

Bollon Road upgrade delivers smoother journeys for the Maranoa

Motorists travelling between Mitchell and Bollon, in Queensland’s central south, can now enjoy more sealed road following the completion of a major bitumen upgrade on Bollon Road.

12 March 2026

Media release

Tender awarded for Barkly boarding facility in central NT

The Albanese and Finocchiaro governments are delivering greater education outcomes for remote students with the construction tender awarded for a new boarding facility in Tennant Creek.

10 March 2026

Media release

89.3 LAFM Launceston with Belinda King
SUBJECT: Review of the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme and Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme

27 February 2026

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Sky News, News Day with Kieran Gilbert
SUBJECTS: Capital gains tax, Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme

26 February 2026

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Stay alert, stay alive: National Driver Fatigue Week targets preventable road tragedies

The Albanese Government is urging Australians to put road safety first as National Driver Fatigue Week 2026 gets underway from 21-27 February.

21 February 2026

Media release

$4.4 million in funding available to boost heavy vehicle safety on Australia's roads

The Albanese Government and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) have announced $4.4 million in grants will be dedicated to industry led projects aimed at improving road safety for the heavy vehicle industry.

28 January 2026

Media release

Be the safe driver you believe you are

As we head into the holiday season, Australians are being reminded that road safety starts with all of us – every single trip, every single time. 

23 December 2025

Media release

2BS Bathurst, Live and Local
SUBJECTS: Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas initiative, environmental reforms legislation.

27 November 2025

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