Media releases

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.

Marine industry site opens as the Port of Bundaberg transforms A new marine industry site at the Port of Bundaberg has been opened, revitalising the port’s offering and cementing its position as a vital link to the local agricultural industry and wider Queensland economy.

Jobs, economic growth and liveability boosted in the Sunshine State The Albanese Labor Government continues to support councils across Queensland deliver local priorities that are high impact, through the $3.25 billion Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program.

Rockhampton Ring Road construction contracts awarded Construction of the first phase of the Rockhampton Ring Road project is on the way with contracts awarded to Bielby-BMD Joint Venture and Acciona-Fulton Hogan Joint Venture.

National Rugby Training Centre opens at Ballymore The $31.5 million National Rugby Training Centre (NRTC) has been officially opened, heralding in a new era at Ballymore as Queensland’s first home of women’s sport.