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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
Safety upgrades at the Kings Meadows interchange are set to start this week, with works to be delivered in two stages.
26 May 2026
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
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
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
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
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
20 May 2026
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
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
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
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
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
15 May 2026
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