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Albany Airport upgrade to support growing Great Southern region

Major upgrades to Albany Airport are forging ahead to support the region's growth, jobs and future firefighting capabilities, with a construction tender now open.

04 June 2026

Media release

Safety upgrades to start on Kings Meadows interchange

Safety upgrades at the Kings Meadows interchange are set to start this week, with works to be delivered in two stages.

26 May 2026

Media release

Extended runway to transform connectivity to East Kimberley

Construction of the East Kimberley Regional Airport runway extension in Kununurra is complete, paving the way for stronger connectivity and economic growth across WA's far north border region.

22 May 2026

Media release

Black Spot funding to improve road safety across Western Australia

The Albanese Government has committed almost $14 million to address safety at 34 locations under the Western Australia 2026–27 Black Spot Program funding round.

22 May 2026

Media release

Black Spot funding to improve safety across the Northern Territory

The Albanese Government has committed $1.7 million to address safety at eight locations under the Northern Territory 2025–26 Black Spot Program funding round.

21 May 2026

Media release

Safer travels along Hattah Robinvale working route

A key connection for agriculture and freight between Hattah and Robinvale will soon be even smoother and safer for motorists thanks to upcoming safety upgrades and rehabilitation works.

21 May 2026

Media release

Safer rest stop on the Hume Highway

Drivers on the Hume Freeway will soon have a safer and more comfortable place to stop, with upgrades underway at Barry’s Bay Rest Area (approx. 70 kilometres north of Melbourne).

20 May 2026

Media release

Media stand-up, Canberra
SUBJECT: ACT Black Spot Program funding

20 May 2026

Transcript

Black Spot funding to improve road safety across Canberra

The Albanese Government has committed almost $7 million to address safety at 17 locations under the Australian Capital Territory 2026–27 Black Spot Program funding round.

20 May 2026

Media release

$25 million more for projects to build regional communities around Australia

From an artisanal precinct in Wynyard, Tasmania, to assisting investment diversification in Doomadgee, Queensland, the Albanese Government is supporting even more regional communities through the latest round of the $400 million regional…

19 May 2026

Media release

Breaking ground on the Newman Youth and Community Hub

Construction on the Newman Youth and Community Hub is officially underway, marking a major milestone for sport, recreation and community engagement across East Pilbara.

15 May 2026

Media release

New administrator appointed for Norfolk Island

The Australian Government has appointed Fiona McKergow as the new Administrator of Norfolk Island, following a comprehensive selection process conducted in line with the Government’s principles of integrity, accountability and transparency…

15 May 2026

Media release

Experienced leadership to continue in the Indian Ocean Territories

The Australian Government has reappointed Ms Farzian Zainal as the Administrator of Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, following a robust and rigorous merit-based selection.

15 May 2026

Media release

ABC Radio Canberra - Mornings with Saskia Mabin
SUBJECTS: Survivors' Law, federal budget, Sydney to Canberra rail link

15 May 2026

Transcript

Centre opens to save sick and injured marine turtles

The first sea turtles have been admitted for care at a new Queensland rehabilitation and research centre on the state’s mid-south coast.

15 May 2026

Media release