Media releases

New CDU campus leaves its mark on Darwin's skyline Structural works for Charles Darwin University’s (CDU) new $250 million Education and Community Precinct is now complete, with a ceremony to be held on site today to mark the milestone.

$66 million for Northern Territory infrastructure loans The Australian Government’s Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) and the Northern Territory Government are investing up to $66.7 million into a new loan program for businesses looking to deliver small-scale projects

Budget 2023-24: Budget promotes energy security and low-carbon future The Albanese Government’s second Budget lays the foundations for a stronger future by taking further steps to help Australia capitalise on the transformation to cleaner, cheaper energy and promote energy security.

One step closer to commercial tropical rock oyster industry for WA A commercially viable tropical oyster industry for northern Western Australia is one step closer, thanks to aquaculture research that has successfully produced oysters that are on track to being restaurant size and quality.

Perdaman breaks ground on $6 billion Pilbara Urea Project The Australian and Western Australian governments have welcomed the start of construction at Perdaman's $6 billion Pilbara urea project - the first new gas manufacturing project in the Pilbara in more than a decade.

Advancing Northern Australia infrastructure development The Albanese Government is advancing its commitment to support economic infrastructure across Northern Australia.

Northern Australia minister visit to flood-ravaged WA Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Madeleine King has visited Broome and Fitzroy Crossing to meet with affected community members and see first-hand the damage caused by last month’s flooding, accompanied by the Member for Durack, Melis

Support for WA rare earths project to boost jobs and commitment to net zero The Australian Government’s Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) will increase support to the Yangibana Rare Earths Project in Western Australia’s Gascoyne Region.

Historical mine finds old gold in Central Queensland The Australian Government’s Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) will provide $66 million to reinvigorate an abandoned historical Central Queensland gold mine.

Temporary changes to heavy vehicle access ensures essential goods reach WA and NT The Australian, Western Australian and South Australian Governments have worked with the heavy vehicle industry to ensure that recent flooding does not cut off North West Australian communities from food and essential supplies.

Two new junctions to be delivered on the Wimmera Highway Upgrades on the Wimmera Highway near Naracoorte, including two new junctions, will start on Monday 9 January 2023, improving road safety and freight productivity.

The vision for Northern Australia: Nation-building for transformative growth and a net zero future Minister for Northern Australia Madeleine King delivered her first Annual Ministerial Statement to Parliament on the Albanese Government’s vision for Northern Australia.

Australian Government boosts critical minerals production in the Pilbara The Australian Government will commit up to $250 million in loans to support the expansion of Pilbara Minerals Limited’s Pilgangoora Operations in Western Australia.

Northern Australia Ministerial Forum: collaboration for action Measures from last week’s Federal Budget designed to support the people of Northern Australia were discussed at the first meeting of the new Northern Australia Ministerial Forum held today in Darwin.

Budget boost for Northern Australia and critical minerals The Albanese Government will invest $2 billion to deliver economic benefits and opportunities for Northern Australia and its families, businesses and communities.