Media releases

Government secures long term future for NAIF The Albanese Government has secured the long-term future of the $7 billion Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF), ensuring it will continue to invest in jobs and opportunities across the north for a further decade.

Levee wall to provide major flood protection boost for Mackay The construction contract has been awarded for major upgrades to the Pioneer River Levee system to improve flood protection for Mackay residents and businesses (on Queensland's central coast).

Cairns Marine Precinct Common User Facility progressing with expressions of interest The Cairns Common User Facility is a step closer after the Albanese and Crisafulli governments today opened registrations for expressions of interest from the private sector to co-invest in the facility’s delivery and operation.

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

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.

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).

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.

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 (BHTS

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 Co

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. 

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.