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Rest area funding delivers for regional truckie safety

The Albanese Government is investing in our truckies’ safety by funding another four essential projects through the Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (HVRA) initiative.

15 August 2025

Media release

Auckland Hill remains the pinnacle of Gladstone

The Albanese Government’s investment in the liveability of our regions is paying dividends with the official opening of the upgraded Auckland Hill Harbour Outlook, made possible with a $5 million commitment.

14 August 2025

Media release

ABC Radio Capricornia Breakfast with Jeremy Jones
SUBJECTS: Auckland Hill Lookout opening, Gladstone Medicare Urgent Care Clinic

14 August 2025

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New traffic lights in Central Bendigo to boost pedestrian safety

The Australian and Victorian governments are making central Bendigo safer for everyone with work on new pedestrian-operated traffic lights now underway. 

04 August 2025

Media release

Rockhampton Zoo Visitor Hub officially open

A staple of the Central Queensland community has received a well-earned upgrade with the opening of the new Rockhampton Botanic Gardens and Zoo Visitor Hub.

03 July 2025

Media release

New roundabout boosts safety in Shepparton

The Albanese and Allan Labor governments are making travel across Shepparton safer with a new roundabout transforming a busy intersection. 

30 June 2025

Media release

Construction begins on governments' commitment to fix the Bruce

The Australian and Queensland Governments are getting on with fixing the Bruce Highway, with the first projects of the new $9 billion Safety Program now underway.

20 June 2025

Media release

Media conference - Rockhampton, Queensland
SUBJECTS: Rockhampton Ring Road project, investment in the Bruce Highway, e-scooter regulation

05 June 2025

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Roaring success for new Lion Creek Bridge on Rockhampton Ring Road

Spanning more than 61 metres and using locally manufactured concrete decks, the Rockhampton Ring Road project’s new Lion Creek Bridge is complete and ready to use.

05 June 2025

Media release

Over $2.56 million in safety upgrades completed on Jerrara Road

Goulburn Mulwaree Council has successfully completed over $2.56 million road safety upgrades on a 3.6 kilometre section of Jerrara Road, improving driving conditions and reducing crash risks.

30 May 2025

Media release

Safety works complete at Eumundi-Noosa Road

Motorists and bike riders will now benefit from safety improvements along the Eumundi-Noosa Road, between Lenehans Lane, and the Doonan and Beckmans Road roundabout in Noosaville.

26 May 2025

Media release

Black Spot upgrades to be delivered at 162 sites

A range of road safety upgrades will be implemented to address 162 dangerous sites on roads in Western Australia, Victoria and Queensland, with the Albanese Government committing over $85 million to fully fund upgrades…

27 March 2025

Media release

Investing in roads and rail to build Australia's future

The Albanese Labor Government is Building Australia’s future, investing in the transport infrastructure we need to support a growing nation.

25 March 2025

Media release

Notorious intersections across Tasmania set for upgrades

The Albanese Government has committed $4.95 million to address 18 dangerous sites on Tasmanian roads under the 2025–26 Black Spot Program.

05 March 2025

Media release

ABC Capricornia Breakfast interview with Jeremy Jones
SUBJECTS: Keppel Bay Sailing Club; 2032 Olympics; Regional Airports Program; 2025 federal election

04 March 2025

Transcript