Media releases

Hervey Bay city centre revitalisation gets underway Construction of the new Hervey Bay Library and Council Administration Centre is officially underway, with the first sod turned today.

$250,000 for research centre to save endangered turtles The Albanese Labor Government is boosting marine research to protect the Fraser Coast’s endangered sea turtle, with $250,000 to be delivered under the Hinkler Regional Deal to the planned Fraser Coast Turtle Rehabilitation and Research Centre.

$22 million football centre nearing completion A new $22 million football precinct, home to the Women’s Football Centre of Excellence at the South Pine Sports Complex in Brendale, is nearing full completion.

Next stage of Beams Road Level Crossing removal now underway Early works are now underway on the next stage of the Beams Road Level Crossing Removal project, following the recent awarding of the main construction contract to Bielby Hull Joint Venture in late 2023.

Next highway milestone in time for Christmas The Bruce Highway upgrade between Caboolture-Bribie Island Road and Steve Irwin Way (Exit 163), Elimbah is making strides towards completion.

Noosa celebrates completion of $2.33 million Lawnville Road Bridge replacement The much-anticipated completion of the Lawnville Road Bridge replacement in Cooroy will mark a significant achievement for the Noosa community.

Auckland Hill lookout ready for festive season visitors Gladstone has another multi-million dollar attraction to add to its portfolio with Stage 1 of the Auckland Hill Redevelopment now open to the public, just in time for the festive season.

Community hub and food centre opens on Sunshine Coast

Significant boost for road safety The Albanese Government is strengthening its commitment to road safety with significant increases in funding and changes to programs to reduce the administrative burden on local councils.

Increased parking boost for Ferny Grove rail customers A key milestone has been reached on the $22 million, jointly funded Ferny Grove Transit Oriented Development (TOD) park ‘n’ ride upgrade.

Round 10 of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program ready for takeoff The Australian Government has today opened applications for Round 10 of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade (RAU) Program to enhance the safety and accessibility of airstrips in remote and very remote areas of Australia.

Bringing highly skilled aviation jobs back to Rocky Airport Alliance Airlines’ new $60 million aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility officially opened today at Rockhampton Airport, allowing about 100 highly skilled aviation jobs to come back home to Australia, as well as supporting 16 ne

Townsville Ring Road Stage 5 complete Thousands of motorists are benefiting from improved safety, reduced congestion, and better travel times following the official opening of the $280 million Townsville Ring Road Stage 5 project.

Upgrade heading Stanwell Waroula Road’s way Rockhampton Regional Council has commenced works to upgrade a section of Stanwell Waroula Road to provide much needed improvements to this vital rural road link.

New business hub to boost jobs and investment across the Barkly Tennant Creek’s October Business Month celebrations have begun with Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Education, Senator Anthony Chisholm officially opening the new Barkly Business Hub today.