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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…

31 July 2024

Media release

Doorstop, Kangaroo Point
SUBJECTS: Construction of the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge; 2032 Olympics; National Active Transport Fund.

23 July 2024

Interview

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.

23 July 2024

Media release

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.

16 July 2024

Media release

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…

16 July 2024

Media release

Transcript - television - Sky News, Breakfast with Jaynie Seal
SUBJECTS: NATO summit, nuclear energy, funding boost for roads in regional and remote north Queensland

11 July 2024

Interview

Transcript - Radio 4CA, Cairns with Murray Jones
SUBJECTS: Funding boost for roads in regional and remote north Queensland, infrastructure pipeline in FNQ, inclusive education in schools

10 July 2024

Interview

Transcript - ABC Radio North Queensland with Michael Clarke
SUBJECTS: Funding boost for roads in regional and remote north Queensland

10 July 2024

Interview

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.

10 July 2024

Media release

Doorstop, Townsville
SUBJECTS: Mining and regional development in West & North Queensland, critical minerals exploration, CopperString Project, Wolfram Camp restoration.

18 June 2024

Interview

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). 

17 June 2024

Media release

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. 

13 June 2024

Media release

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.

12 June 2024

Media release

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. 

09 June 2024

Media release

First look at Chandler Sport Precinct’s $257 million makeover

Images released today give a first glimpse of what Brisbane’s Chandler Sports Precinct will look like after its $257 million makeover is complete, as part of the Games legacy for Queensland’s most diverse multi-sports hub.

30 May 2024

Media release