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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

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