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Fixing the Bruce: Safer journeys across Wide Bay Burnett

The Albanese and Crisafulli governments are delivering safer journeys across the Wide Bay Burnett, with a series of important milestones now reached on the Bruce Highway.

11 September 2026

Media release

Boarding call for Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program

The Albanese Government has opened Round 12 of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade (RAU) Program, with up to $25 million available to upgrade airstrips in remote Australia.

03 September 2026

Media release

Hervey Bay Community Hub now open

The Hervey Bay Community Hub has officially opened with the community officially welcomed today into the landmark facility in the heart of the city.

31 August 2026

Media release

Restoring Gympie Civic Centre

The Albanese Government is supporting the restoration and upgrade of the Gympie Civic Centre, providing $11 million of funding from the latest round of the $400 million Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program (rPPP…

31 August 2026

Media release

Better bridges on the Bruce Highway near Benaraby

The Albanese and Crisafulli governments have reached another milestone in fixing the Bruce Highway, with upgrades now completed on two bridges near Benaraby, south of Gladstone. 

25 August 2026

Media release

Remote Kimberley airstrip upgrade delivered

The airstrip in the remote Aboriginal community of Balgo in Western Australia's Kimberley region has received a major upgrade to improve its safety and reliability, thanks to funding from the Albanese and Cook Labor Governments.

20 August 2026

Media release

ABC Southern QLD Breakfast with David Iliffe
SUBJECT: Heavy Vehicle Rest Area funding

14 August 2026

Transcript

More than $9 million for new heavy vehicle rest areas in four states

Another eight essential Heavy Vehicle Rest Area (HVRA) projects across four states have been approved for funding by the Albanese Government as part of ongoing investment in our truckies’ safety.

14 August 2026

Media release

Tiaro Bypass milestone reached as procurement now open

The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments are getting on with delivering critical Bruce Highway upgrades, with procurement for major works on the Tiaro Bypass (south of Maryborough) underway and the project moving towards construction. …

22 July 2026

Media release

Media conference, Cairns, Qld.
SUBJECTS: Upgrades to Cairns Western Arterial Road

16 July 2026

Transcript

Upgrades coming to Bruce Highway and Buxton Road Intersection

Work will soon be underway to deliver important upgrades to the Bruce Highway and Buxton Road intersection at Isis River, south of Bundaberg.  

19 June 2026

Media release

Hervey Bay Community Hub opening soon

The new Hervey Bay Library and Fraser Coast Regional Council Customer Service Centre will open in the Hervey Bay Community Hub on 31 August 2026, marking the first stage in the new city centre facility.

18 June 2026

Media release

Work underway on Boyne Tannum Aquatic Centre

Works to deliver the highly anticipated Boyne Tannum Aquatic Centre (on Queensland's south-central coast) are now underway.

15 June 2026

Media release

Green light for Ali Curung Youth Centre

The $3.1 million Ali Curung Youth Centre will soon break ground with the appointment of the successful construction contractor.

11 June 2026

Media release

Moggill Road upgrade keeps Brisbane moving

The Moggill Road Corridor Upgrade is keeping western Brisbane moving one year after completion, with travel times improving by about 20 per cent across that section of the corridor.

02 June 2026

Media release