The Hon Kristy McBain MP

Batteries to soak up excess solar at a council childcare centre, solar panels to cut bills for the local library and the community pool going all-electric are just some of the projects the Albanese Government is backing with its $100…

The Albanese Government continues to partner with Penrith City Council to build high-priority local community infrastructure – with the upgrades to the netball courts now officially complete at Jamison Park in South Penrith.

Wonboyn residents are benefitting from improved access, safety and resilience following the completion of the new Watergums Creek Bridge.

The Albanese Government is partnering with all levels of government to Build Australia’s Future, with $7 million in federal funding supporting the delivery of recreational, tourism and education projects in the Albury Wodonga region.…

The Albanese and Cook Governments continue to partner with the Shire of Manjimup to deliver high-priority local infrastructure – with a lighting upgrade complete at the Rea Park and Collier Street redevelopment in…

Nominations are now open for the 2025 National Awards for Local Government, an annual celebration and recognition of locally-led innovation. 

The Albanese Government continues to partner with Toowoomba Regional Council to get high priority local infrastructure off the ground, with construction of the Melrose Road bridge now complete and open to traffic.

Celebrations will be in full swing today, as Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth becomes the largest cruise ship to ever navigate the newly widened Port of Townsville shipping channel. 

The Australian Government is committed to supporting Norfolk Islanders build their future, with a new streamlined employment and VET assistance program to roll out from July 1 next year.

As another busy year draws to a close, I want to thank you for your shared commitment to building a more sustainable pathway forward for Norfolk Island. 

I would like to wish everyone across the Indian Ocean Territories a happy and peaceful holiday season. 

For many of us, this is a chance to be with family and friends, and to rest and reset.

The Albanese Government is supporting the Cocos (Keeling) Islands to respond to the impacts of climate change, investing more than $23 million to improve emergency preparedness and community safety, while planning for the future. …

The Twelve Apostles Precinct Redevelopment has reached a major milestone, with the head contractor for the new Visitor Experience Centre announced today.