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Massive boost to innovation in South East Queensland

Over $200 million in funding contributed by the Albanese and Crisafulli Governments and industry partners will help South East Queensland become a leading innovator in health and biotech, through the South East Queensland Innovation Economy…

28 March 2025

Media release

Investing in roads and rail to build Australia's future

The Albanese Labor Government is Building Australia’s future, investing in the transport infrastructure we need to support a growing nation.

25 March 2025

Media release

Additional $14 million to keep communities and emergency services better connected

The Albanese Government continues to prioritise safety and resilience measures for natural disaster-prone communities with an additional $14 million to extend critical community Wi-Fi services at evacuation centres across Australia.

24 March 2025

Media release

A $32 million boost for Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba liveability

Queenslanders will be able access up to 35 km of new world class mountain bike trails, an upgraded sporting facility, and enhanced parkland and foreshore facilities with over $32 million committed through the South East…

14 January 2025

Media release

Works begin on rejuvenation of Perth’s epicentre of culture

Works have commenced to transform the Perth Cultural Centre precinct into a modern and vibrant hub for the arts, culture and community connection.

10 January 2025

Media release

Perth Concert Hall redevelopment on cue to commence

The start of a new year has raised the curtain on redevelopment works that will transform Perth’s historic concert hall.

07 January 2025

Media release

National Urban Policy sets out vision for our cities and suburbs

The Albanese Government continues to deliver on its vision for sustainable, growing cities, with the launch of a new National Urban Policy.

29 November 2024

Media release

Causeway pedestrian bridges set for December opening

Perth's new pedestrian and cyclist bridges will open just days before Christmas on Sunday, 22 December, with a community and family-friendly evening event to celebrate the opening.

14 November 2024

Media release

$150 million to make SEQ an innovation powerhouse

South East Queensland (SEQ) is set to become an innovation powerhouse thanks to more than $150 million of investment in infrastructure to boost the region’s innovation economy.

29 September 2024

Media release

New Beenleigh Aquatic Centre makes a splash

Swimmers in Queensland’s fastest-growing city are a step closer to having a second Olympic-sized pool to enjoy, with works now underway on the $23.1 million Beenleigh Aquatic Centre upgrade, south east of Brisbane.

24 September 2024

Media release

$55 million rejuvenation to breathe new life into Perth cultural icon

The new design for the highly anticipated redevelopment of the Perth Cultural Centre (PCC) has been unveiled today, with the transformation set to make the icon the heart of the city. 

15 September 2024

Media release

Major upgrade to Cairns’ Barlow Park gets green light

A $91 million upgrade of Cairns’ Barlow Park is set to support the region to attract more major events and ensure that Cairns will play its part in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

27 August 2024

Media release

Causeway bridges crossing now in place

The major structures for the new Causeway Pedestrian and Cyclist Bridges project are now in place, creating a one-kilometre-long river crossing between McCallum Park, Heirisson Island and Point Fraser, east of Perth.

05 August 2024

Media release