Media releases

Upgrades set to touch down at another 42 remote airports The Albanese Government is investing nearly $25 million in funding for upgrades at 42 remote airports through round 11 of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program.

Review to ensure a strong transport future for Tasmania The Albanese Labor Government has announced a review into the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) is now underway, delivering on a 2025 election commitment.

Black Spot upgrades boost safety in Central Queensland The Australian Government’s Black Spots Program is improving pedestrian and driver safety in Central Queensland.

Upgraded Kenmore Community Centre now open Kenmore can now do much more with its community centre, thanks to more than $1.7 million in upgrades opened today. 

Hervey Bay Community Hub reaches new heights The Hervey Bay Community Hub has officially reached its highest point, marking another major milestone in the construction of one of the most significant community projects ever undertaken on the Fraser Coast.

Cloncurry's new Coppermine Creek Bridge now open A major pain-point in the Cloncurry road network is resolved with the opening of the new Coppermine Creek Bridge, providing a safer passage about town for motorists and pedestrians alike.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.