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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…

20 September 2024

Media release

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.

16 September 2024

Media release

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.

11 September 2024

Media release

Transcript - media conference, Gold Coast
SUBJECTS: Coomera Connector road funding, rates increase, heavy and light rail to the Gold Coast Airport

03 September 2024

Interview

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.

03 September 2024

Media release

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. 

28 August 2024

Media release

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.

17 August 2024

Media release

Interview on Sky Newsday
SUBJECTS: regional Australia, New precinct centre in Stanthorpe, Rex Airlines, Regional childcare.

09 August 2024

Interview

New Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery and Library precinct opened

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

09 August 2024

Media release

Interview with ABC Wide Bay Breakfast
SUBJECTS: Upgrades to Biggenden’s water treatment facilities; completion of the Torbanlea – Pialba Road upgrade; new role as Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

02 August 2024

Interview

Torbanlea doorstop
SUBJECTS: Torbanlea Pialba Road upgrades; China’s claims regarding Aussie beef; Feed Central Hay Quality Awards

01 August 2024

Interview

Next steps for Moreton Bay 2032 legacy

The City of Moreton Bay is set to gain a $205.5 million state-of-the-art legacy sporting facility which will also serve as a key venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

01 August 2024

Media release

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.

01 August 2024

Media release

Interview on ABC News Afternoon Briefing with Greg Jennett
SUBJECTS: Rex Airlines, inflation figures, new role as Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

01 August 2024

Interview