Media releases

Upgrades coming to Bruce Highway and Buxton Road Intersection Work will soon be underway to deliver important upgrades to the Bruce Highway and Buxton Road intersection at Isis River, south of Bundaberg.  

Hervey Bay Community Hub opening soon The new Hervey Bay Library and Fraser Coast Regional Council Customer Service Centre will open in the Hervey Bay Community Hub on 31 August 2026, marking the first stage in the new city centre facility.

Work underway on Boyne Tannum Aquatic Centre Works to deliver the highly anticipated Boyne Tannum Aquatic Centre (on Queensland's south-central coast) are now underway.

Green light for Ali Curung Youth Centre The $3.1 million Ali Curung Youth Centre will soon break ground with the appointment of the successful construction contractor.

Moggill Road upgrade keeps Brisbane moving The Moggill Road Corridor Upgrade is keeping western Brisbane moving one year after completion, with travel times improving by about 20 per cent across that section of the corridor.

New Aquatic centre makes a splash in Yeppoon The newly redeveloped Brian Dorey OAM Capricorn Coast Aquatic Centre opened today in Yeppoon, marking a major milestone for swimming, health and community infrastructure across the region.

Detailed designs revealed for Beerburrum to Nambour Stage 1 The Beerburrum to Nambour Rail (B2N) Upgrade has reached a major milestone, with detailed designs for Stage 1 now released, bringing the Sunshine Coast one step closer to more reliable, frequent and efficient rail services.

Centre opens to save sick and injured marine turtles The first sea turtles have been admitted for care at a new Queensland rehabilitation and research centre on the state’s mid-south coast.

Investing in transport and infrastructure to keep our communities connected The Albanese Labor Government’s 2026-27 Budget investment builds on our work to deliver the transport and community infrastructure that Australians need.

Gladstone Indoor Sports Centre to strengthen region's sporting future A major step forward for indoor sport and community infrastructure in Central Queensland has been confirmed, with the Gladstone Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) commencing construction on the Gladstone Regional Indoor Sports Centre (GRI

Black Spot works improving three Rocky roads Black spots on three roads in the Rockhampton region are being improved thanks to more than $3.5 million in funding.

New $21 million bridge keeps Queensland's mines moving A critical freight link in one of Queensland’s most productive regions is stronger than ever, with the official opening of the new Bill Murphy Bridge on Saraji Road at Isaac (in the state's central east).

Upgrade to improve safety at key Torquay intersection Fraser Coast residents and visitors will benefit from improved safety at a key Torquay intersection, with upgrade works starting this week at the corner of Ann and Cypress streets.

$30 million in Black Spot funding to improve road safety across Queensland The Albanese Government has committed $30.2 million to address road safety at 44 locations across Queensland under the 2026–27 Black Spot Program funding round.

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.