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Safety upgrade on Bruce Highway at Tully to begin ahead of schedule

Main construction has begun ahead of schedule on a Bruce Highway safety upgrade between Dean Road and Tully High School, as part of the $9 billion Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program (BHTSP).

23 April 2026

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Bruce Highway safety upgrade underway for 22 kilometres in Central Queensland

The Albanese and Crisafulli governments continue to deliver safety upgrades on the Bruce Highway, with construction underway on a 22‑kilometre stretch between Pine Mountain Creek and Deep Creek, north of Marlborough.

23 April 2026

Media release

Boosting affordable housing in North Queensland

The Albanese Government is supporting more social and affordable housing in Townsville.

23 April 2026

Media release

Albanese Government backs Darwin student accommodation

The Albanese Government is helping provide more student accommodation in Darwin to support continued growth for Charles Darwin University (CDU) and to ease local housing pressures.

22 April 2026

Media release

Bruce Highway upgrades forge ahead as 22 new contracts hit market under targeted safety program

The Albanese and Crisafulli governments are delivering a safer, more reliable Bruce Highway, announcing the release of 22 new contracts as part of the historic $9 billion Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program (…

27 March 2026

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Sharing the National Collection: Fiery sculpture lights up Rockhampton

A towering sculptural work will light up Rockhampton Museum of Art (RMOA) thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program. 

09 February 2026

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Sharing the National Collection: Magnetic Island landscape drawn to Townsville

A landscape of Magnetic Island by Arthur Streeton will be shared from the National Gallery of Australia with Perc Tucker Regional Gallery on long term loan thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National…

09 February 2026

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Improving flood resilience on the Bruce in FNQ

Works have started to improve flooding and inundation issues on the western side of the Bruce Highway between Dallachy Road and south of Dean Road in Tully.

19 August 2025

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