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Major works underway on Yan Yean Road Upgrade

Major construction on Stage 2 of the Yan Yean Road Upgrade is now underway in Melbourne’s outer north-east.

23 September 2026

Media release

Construction underway on second heavy vehicle rest area in Westbury

Construction has started on a new Devonport-bound heavy vehicle driver rest area on the Bass Highway at Westbury, delivering improved safety and support for freight operators travelling across Tasmania.

23 September 2026

Media release

Fixing the Bruce: New Granite Creek Rest Area now open

The Albanese and Crisafulli governments have delivered another major milestone in fixing the Bruce, with the upgraded Granite Creek Rest Area now open to motorists travelling between Gin Gin and Benaraby on Queensland’s lower central coast…

22 September 2026

Media release

Bridge replacement off and running at Racecourse Road

Teralba’s eastern bridge has run its race, with works underway on a safer, stronger crossing at Racecourse Road.

22 September 2026

Media release

Major step forward for Milton Ulladulla bypass as Environmental Impact Statement released

The Albanese and Minns Labor governments are making progress on the much-anticipated Milton-Ulladulla bypass, with the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) now on public exhibition. 

21 September 2026

Media release

Mammoth investment: Nearly $3 billion worth of road projects on the way for Western Sydney

Nearly $3 billion in road upgrades are powering ahead across Western Sydney, with contracts now signed on five major projects which will deliver the capacity needed for one of Australia’s fastest growing regions.…

21 September 2026

Media release

Safer and smoother connections along Empire Bay Drive

Motorists are set to benefit from safer and smoother journeys on the Central Coast, with planning progressing along Empire Bay Drive between Daleys Point and Kincumber.

21 September 2026

Media release

Key safety upgrades to start at Campbell Town intersection

Construction will start next week on safety upgrades at the Midland Highway and Lake Leake Road intersection in Campbell Town.

19 September 2026

Media release

Road safety review backs continued action to save lives

The Australian Government has welcomed the findings of the independent Mid-term Review of the National Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030.

17 September 2026

Media release

ABC Radio Sunshine Coast with Tim Wong-See
SUBJECT: Temporary Disaster Roaming

16 September 2026

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Work underway on final stage of $36 million Snowy Mountains Highway safety upgrades

Crews will today start work on the Snowy Mountains Highway between Cooma and Yarrangobilly.

14 September 2026

Media release

News24 with Jaynie Seal
SUBJECTS: Keeping family members out of politics, Energy, Delivery of election commitments

13 September 2026

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$7.2 million upgrade signals safer streets for Port Lincoln

A key Port Lincoln intersection has been upgraded, improving safety for motorists and pedestrians, and boosting freight efficiency through the nation’s seafood capital. 

10 September 2026

Media release

ABC Radio South East New South Wales - Breakfast with Eddie Williams
SUBJECTS: Delivery of election commitments, federal funding programs for regional community infrastructure, politicians disclosing membership of sports clubs receiving government funding, National Preparedness Summit

09 September 2026

Transcript

ABC Radio Canberra - Breakfast with Ross Solly
SUBJECTS: National Preparedness Summit, Digital Duty of Care, Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program grants, delivery of election commitments, politicians disclosing membership of sports clubs receiving government funding

09 September 2026

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