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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

Project and funding information correct at time of publication. Please note some details may have changed.

30 May 2024

Media release

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

Transcript

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

21 May 2024

Transcript

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

Transcript

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

Project and funding information correct at time of publication. Please note some details may have changed.

17 May 2024

Media release