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16 October 2026
The Albanese Government is investing nearly $135 million to deliver new road safety projects across the country as part of the latest round of the Safer Local Roads Infrastructure Program (SLRIP).
16 October 2026
Significant upgrades to Albany Airport will get underway later this year to improve connectivity to the Great Southern region of Western Australia to support local jobs and economic growth.
15 October 2026
Major construction on Stage 2 of the Yan Yean Road Upgrade is now underway in Melbourne’s outer north-east.
23 September 2026
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
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
Teralba’s eastern bridge has run its race, with works underway on a safer, stronger crossing at Racecourse Road.
22 September 2026
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
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
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
Construction will start next week on safety upgrades at the Midland Highway and Lake Leake Road intersection in Campbell Town.
19 September 2026
The Australian Government has welcomed the findings of the independent Mid-term Review of the National Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030.
17 September 2026
16 September 2026
Crews will today start work on the Snowy Mountains Highway between Cooma and Yarrangobilly.
14 September 2026
13 September 2026