Media releases

New centre to protect Fraser Coast turtles breaks ground Work has started on the Fraser Coast Turtle Rehabilitation and Research Centre dedicated to the recovery of sick and injured marine turtles and vital research on the threats they face.

Federal funding set to improve Queensland's regional airports The Albanese Government will invest over $6 million to bring 11 regional airport projects to life across Queensland, under Round 4 of the Regional Airports Program. 

Keppel Bay's $20 million centre set to officially open Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Senator for Queensland, Anthony Chisholm will officially open the new Keppel Bay Sailing and Convention Centre today, which has been made possible thanks to a $20 million invest

Federal funding backs 58 new road safety awareness projects Fifty-eight projects will share over $29 million in grant funding to improve road safety thanks to the Albanese Government’s National Road Safety Action Grants Program. 

Over $250 million now allocated to Victorian road safety projects Additional funding is set to support 16 new life-saving projects across both metropolitan and regional roads in Victoria, under the Australian Government’s Road Safety Program. 

$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. 

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 Infrastruct

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.     

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. 

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.