Media releases

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

Geelong's new convention centre celebrates completion Major building works on the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre are done. 

Entries open for 40th local government awards 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.

Nearly $20 million to deliver 33 live-saving road safety projects across regional New South Wales 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 most

Critical New England Highway corridor transformed with $15.67 million upgrade 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. 

Branchview Road Bridge Upgrade project improves safety and access 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.

Next stage of $36 million Snowy Mountains Highway safety upgrades underway 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.

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

Funding shines on Bellingen Shire bridges 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.

Stay alert, stay alive: National Driver Fatigue Week targets preventable road tragedies The Albanese Government is urging Australians to put road safety first as National Driver Fatigue Week 2026 gets underway from 21-27 February.

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

Bridge upgrades complete over Mount Emu Creek The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments are delivering safer and stronger infrastructure in south-west Victoria, with upgrades to the Mount Emu Creek Bridge at Panmure now complete. 

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

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

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