The Hon Kristy McBain MP

The Albanese Government has released the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP), a key step in supporting Cocos to respond and adapt to climate change.

Residents of the Jervis Bay Territory, including members of the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community, will benefit from a more reliable and secure drinking water supply, with construction of the new water pipeline connecting the Territory to the…

Communities in south west Queensland are benefiting from safer roads, with three major safety projects now completed on the Warrego and Carnarvon highways.

The Albanese Government continues to deliver critical road upgrades for communities across Australia under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP).

Launceston’s Northern Suburbs Community Recreation Hub has officially opened, marking a major milestone for community sport, recreation and youth engagement.

A jointly funded upgrade to the Goulburn Valley Highway and Cemetery Road intersection in Kialla West will deliver improved safety for motorists and families travelling to and from school.

The Albanese Government will strengthen its close partnership with local government at the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG) in June this year.

Major building works on the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre are done. 

Nominations are now open for the 2026 National Awards for Local Government. 

The annual awards recognise locally led innovation across 13 categories and are now celebrating 40 years.

Thirty-three new life-saving projects will make roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers across regional New South Wales, targeting high-risk locations and delivering practical upgrades where they are needed…

A major safety transformation on one of the most important highways in regional NSW is now complete, thanks to a $15.7 million upgrade funded by the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments. 

Rural communities and agricultural producers are the beneficiaries of safety improvements and better all-weather access following today’s (Thursday, March 5 2026) official opening of the Branchview Road Bridge Upgrade project.

The Albanese and Minns Governments are delivering $36 million in road safety improvements on the Snowy Mountains Highway, with the next stage of works commencing this week.

Another dangerous Mornington Peninsula intersection has been fixed – with the Albanese and Allan Labor Governments delivering a safer road for local families.