Media releases

Road safety prioritised through new education programs Twenty-three projects will share in just under $9 million in grants to improve road safety thanks to the Albanese Government’s National Road Safety Action Grants Program. 

New Aeromedical Training Academy opens in Bundaberg The new Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Aeromedical Training Academy in Bundaberg is now officially opened.

Black Spot upgrades deliver safer roads for WA A range of road safety treatments will be implemented to address 26 dangerous sites on Western Australian roads, with the Australian Government committing $15.7 million to fully fund upgrades under the 2024-25 Black Spot

New heavy vehicle rest area upgrades to help keep truckies safe The Australian Government continues to act to enhance road safety across the nation, with six new projects announced under the Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (HVRA) initiative.

Steering Committee extended to drive heavy vehicle safety The work of the Steering Committee for the Australian Government’s Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (HVRA) initiative has been extended, with the Committee’s terms of reference updated to extend its work through to 30 June 2025.

Big build in full swing on second M1 The Australian and Queensland governments have been making strides on the Coomera Connector (between Brisbane and the Gold Coast), with major construction milestones delivered across all three packages of the project.

Tenterfield to enjoy a fresh water supply Residents of Tenterfield Shire will now get to enjoy safe drinking water, with construction of the Tenterfield Water Treatment Plant officially complete. 

Completion date announced for Gympie Bypass Completion of the $1.162 billion Gympie Bypass is just weeks away, with confirmation that works are on track to be finished in October 2024, weather and construction conditions permitting.

New Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery and Library precinct opened The revamped Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery and Library precinct was officially opened today.

Aspley Rugby League Football Club kicking new goals

Torbanlea-Pialba Road flood immunity upgrades complete Flood immunity and road safety upgrades on Torbanlea–Pialba Road between Beelbi Creek and Takura are now complete, following the opening of the upgraded Old Toogoom Road intersection in early May.

Next steps for Moreton Bay 2032 legacy Project and funding information correct at time of publication. Please note some details may have changed.

Biggenden's upgraded water treatment plant and reservoir opens The Australian Government is continuing to partner with local governments across regional Queensland to ensure high-priority infrastructure is delivered, with today’s opening of the upgraded water treatment plant a

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