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Funding released for Linkfield Road Overpass upgrade early works

The Linkfield Road Overpass upgrade is moving ahead at Bald Hills with the Queensland Government releasing $10 million for early works.

25 May 2024

Media release

$177 million to build a better Warrego Highway

The Albanese Government is investing an extra $177 million in the Warrego Highway to improve the safety and capacity of this vital transport link in South East Queensland.  

24 May 2024

Media release

More locals win contracts for Hervey Bay City Centre

Works on the new Hervey Bay City Centre community hub– a key project under the Hinkler Regional Deal, have gone underground, with excavation underway for the basement car park.

23 May 2024

Media release

Refurbished Bluecare Toowoomba aged care facility opens

Toowoomba’s $18.9 million refurbished BlueCare aged care facility has officially opened, with the Australian Government committing $8.9 million to the project and Uniting Church…

22 May 2024

Media release

Sky News Regional Breakfast with Rhiannon Elston
SUBJECTS: Taking Budget Roadshow to the Regions, upgrade to airstrip in Woorabinda, Future Made in Australia, cap on international students.

21 May 2024

Interview

ABC Capricornia with Jeremy Jones
SUBJECTS: Woorabinda airport upgrade, Future Made in Australia in Gladstone, paid practical placements.

21 May 2024

Interview

Keeping remote Queensland connected

The Albanese Government is keeping remote Queensland communities connected, with seven airstrips in the state set to receive funding under Round 10 of the Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program.

21 May 2024

Media release

Transcript - doorstop - Sunshine Coast Stadium, Bokarina, Qld
SUBJECTS: Brisbane Olympic Games 2032 tenders open, Brisbane 2032 infrastructure arrangements & funding

20 May 2024

Interview

Strengthening support for central Queenslanders in need

The Fitzroy Community Hospice will soon open its doors to provide much needed palliative care and support services for central Queenslanders with an incurable disease. 

20 May 2024

Media release

Full steam ahead on Games infrastructure

It’s full steam ahead for construction of venues to be used for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games with an industry briefing with more than 70 businesses being held today, ahead of the first EOIs for tenders being released Monday (20…

17 May 2024

Media release

Interview with Ross Kay on ABC Wide Bay
SUBJECTS: Federal Budget, Energy Bill Relief, Domestic Violence Funding, Bruce Highway Upgrades, Regional Airports Program.

15 May 2024

Interview

Investment to deliver a future made in Australia

The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to responsibly invest in and deliver nationally significant, nation-shaping projects for Australia.
 

14 May 2024

Media release

Transcript - Media conference - Caloundra, Queensland
SUBJECTS: Sunshine Coast direct rail, inland rail project, Labor candidates for Queensland election, Labor unity, supermarket inquiry, nuclear reactor sites

13 May 2024

Interview

Investing in a better future for South East Queensland

The Albanese Government is delivering much-needed investment in the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line, connecting the community to jobs, study, services and Queensland’s famous tourism attractions.

13 May 2024

Media release

21 new remote airstrip projects set to take flight

The Federal Government is delivering $13.4 million to improve the safety and accessibility of airstrips across remote Australia.

09 May 2024

Media release