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Builder appointed for essential health worker accommodation in Albury

New accommodation for the Albury Wodonga health workforce is a step closer with a builder appointed to construct the new Key Health Worker Accommodation at the Albury Hospital campus.

02 September 2025

Media release

Flowing forward with new culverts on Horrocks Highway

Two culverts have been upgraded along the Horrocks Highway, one north of Rhynie and the other just south of Murray town at Wild Dog Creek, improving safety for all drivers, particularly heavy vehicle operators.…

27 August 2025

Media release

Lights on: Navan Park transformed into inviting community space

Recent upgrades to Navan Park at Harkness in Melbourne’s outer north west, have transformed the much-loved open space into an inviting, accessible, and sustainable place for the community to gather and enjoy the…

22 August 2025

Media release

Ed Webb Park Upgrade Stage 2 now complete

The second stage of the Ed Webb Park upgrade in Sunshine Beach is now complete and features new picnic shelters, seating walls and beautifully lit picnic areas which will improve visibility and park safety.

19 August 2025

Media release

New moorings providing opportunities for Christmas Island

The Australian Government has delivered on new moorings for Flying Fish Cove and Smith Point, supporting critical supply chains, tourism, and economic opportunities for Christmas Island. 

14 August 2025

Media release

Dive right in: aquatic centre transformation complete

The upgraded and modernised Kawana Aquatic Centre is now open for the Sunshine Coast community. 

13 August 2025

Media release

Press conference, Currumbin Wildlife Hospital
SUBJECTS: regional Precincts and Partnerships Program, Currumbin Wildlife Hospital, ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred recovery.

13 August 2025

Transcript

Raising the mobile coverage bar at Australia’s highest point

Visitors to Australia’s highest peak will have better mobile coverage thanks to a new project servicing Kosciuszko Tourist Park, delivered through the Albanese Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP).

13 August 2025

Media release

More regional precincts across Australia to receive rPPP funding

The Albanese Government continues to support investment in regional communities through the latest round of the $400 million regional Precincts and Partnerships Program (rPPP).

13 August 2025

Media release

$63 million for life-saving road upgrades across Australia

Thanks to critical infrastructure funding from the Albanese Government, local roads across the country will receive more than $63 million for life-saving upgrades. 

06 August 2025

Media release

Major upgrades for the heart of the Scenic Rim

The Beaudesert community (west of the Gold Coast) is benefitting from major town centre upgrades and vital infrastructure improvements delivering safer streets and greener public spaces.

25 July 2025

Media release

Mooloolaba Foreshore the place to meet

Ground has broken on the Mooloolaba Central Meeting Place, as part of the Mooloolaba Foreshore Stage Two works.

18 July 2025

Media release

New Waratah Park all-abilities playground facility complete

Families in the Sutherland Shire, in Sydney's south, have a new recreation destination with the completion of the Waratah Park Playground. 

11 July 2025

Media release

ABC South East NSW Breakfast with Eddie Williams
SUBJECTS: Local government; Urgent Care Clinics

09 July 2025

Transcript

Outstanding local government achievements recognised

Outstanding achievers in local government have been recognised today, with 13 category winners announced for the 2025 National Awards for Local Government. 

27 June 2025

Media release