The Hon Kristy McBain MP

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.

The Albanese Government is supporting the Thora, Gleniffer and the Bellingen communities with an investment of more than $3.8 million to replace Summervilles Creek Bridge and Summervilles Bridge.

The Albanese Government is urging Australians to put road safety first as National Driver Fatigue Week 2026 gets underway from 21-27 February.

The Albanese Government is delivering critical road upgrades for communities in Western Australia under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP).  

The Albanese Government is delivering critical road upgrades in South Australia under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP).  

The Albanese Government is delivering critical road upgrades for communities across NSW under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP).  

The Albanese Government is delivering critical road upgrades for communities in Queensland under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP).  

The Albanese Government is delivering critical road upgrades for communities in Victoria under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP).