Media releases

First look at Chandler Sport Precinct’s $257 million makeover Images released today give a first glimpse of what Brisbane’s Chandler Sports Precinct will look like after its $257 million makeover is complete, as part of the Games legacy for Queensland’s most diverse multi-sports hub.

Funding released for Linkfield Road Overpass upgrade early works The Linkfield Road Overpass upgrade is moving ahead at Bald Hills with the Queensland Government releasing $10 million for early works.

$177 million to build a better Warrego Highway The Albanese Government is investing an extra $177 million in the Warrego Highway to improve the safety and capacity of this vital transport link in South East Queensland.  

More locals win contracts for Hervey Bay City Centre Works on the new Hervey Bay City Centre community hub– a key project under the Hinkler Regional Deal, have gone underground, with excavation underway for the basement car park.

Refurbished Bluecare Toowoomba aged care facility opens Toowoomba’s $18.9 million refurbished BlueCare aged care facility has officially opened, with the Australian Government committing $8.9 million to the project and Uniting Church o

Keeping remote Queensland connected The Albanese Government is keeping remote Queensland communities connected, with seven airstrips in the state set to receive funding under Round 10 of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program.

Strengthening support for central Queenslanders in need The Fitzroy Community Hospice will soon open its doors to provide much needed palliative care and support services for central Queenslanders with an incurable disease. 

Full steam ahead on Games infrastructure It’s full steam ahead for construction of venues to be used for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games with an industry briefing with more than 70 businesses being held today, ahead of the first EOIs for tenders being released Monday (20 M

Investment to deliver a future made in Australia The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to responsibly invest in and deliver nationally significant, nation-shaping projects for Australia. 

Investing in a better future for South East Queensland The Albanese Government is delivering much-needed investment in the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line, connecting the community to jobs, study, services and Queensland’s famous tourism attractions.

21 new remote airstrip projects set to take flight The Federal Government is delivering $13.4 million to improve the safety and accessibility of airstrips across remote Australia.

Caboolture sawmill expansion project complete The Caboolture Sawmill Expansion Project is now complete, which will support an internationally competitive sawmilling business for the Sunshine Coast gateway region.

Construction underway on Beams Road level crossing Construction of the final stage of the $235 million, four-lane Beams Road overpass is now underway, which will increase road safety, improve pedestrian and active transport connections and support around 185 jobs.

Construction kicks off on Noosa's Garth Prowd Bridge renewal The Albanese Government continues to partner with local governments across Queensland to get high-priority road and community infrastructure off the ground.

Funding flows for Queensland road safety projects Queenslanders are set to benefit from over $500 million in road safety treatments across urban, regional and remote roads, footpaths and cycleways.