Media releases

Kangaroo Point Bridge enters home stretch The final piece of concrete decking has been laid along the length of the highly anticipated Kangaroo Point Bridge, as the project reaches 90 per cent completion.

Wallumbilla's new community precinct breaks ground Construction works on Wallumbilla’s new community precinct has officially begun with Assistant Minister for Regional Development Anthony Chisholm joining Maranoa Regional Council representatives to tur

Brisbane's biggest intersection upgrade hits major milestone The transformation of one of Brisbane’s busiest intersections is more than 80 per cent complete, with workers clocking up 377,000 hours on the job.

Over $30 million to boost vital freight links in regional and remote North Queensland The Albanese Government is making critical investments in North Queensland’s regional and remote roads infrastructure, creating jobs and supporting business growth in the process.

Take-off for Cairns and Mackay Airports thanks to NAIF funding Cairns and Mackay Airports will benefit from up to $155 million worth of expansions and upgrades thanks to a loan approved by the Australian Government’s Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF). 

Federal funds to help emerging aviation technology take off Twelve projects will share in nearly $13.5 million of federal funding to develop and deploy emerging aircraft technologies that will support Australian industries in the aviation sector. 

Massive crane installed to help build community hub Construction of the $108.7 million Hervey Bay City Centre community hub is full steam ahead, with a new crane installed this week.

Willowbank Raceway's $11 million upgrade officially opens Improvements made at Willowbank Raceway worth $11 million will be officially unveiled today, with the Australian Government fully funding the project. 

First look at Chandler Sport Precinct’s $257 million makeover Project and funding information correct at time of publication. Please note some details may have changed.

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.