Media releases

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.

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).

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).

$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. 

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.

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

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. 

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. 

Councils to receive $1.7 billion in funding early The Albanese Government is bringing forward over $1.7 billion in untied financial assistance to ensure councils nationwide have funds ready to deliver essential local services which benefit every community.

Silver Jubilee Sports Facility clubhouse complete The Australian Government continues to partner with local governments across Queensland to get high-priority local community infrastructure off the ground – with construction of the Silver Jubilee Sports Facility clubhouse at Spring Mountain, sout

Geelong's newest landmark taking shape The striking façade of the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre is nearing completion, marking a key step in the transformation of the city’s new waterfront precinct. 

Tamar Estuary health bolstered by new storage tank at Ti Tree Bend A new milestone has been reached in efforts to clean up the Tamar Estuary.

Statement on ministerial appointment I am honoured to have been sworn in as Federal Minister for Emergency Management, and to be reappointed as Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories.

Work starts on $36 million safety improvement package Work has started to deliver $36 million in road safety improvements on the Snowy Mountains Highway between the Hume Highway and the Princes Highway.

Construction begins on Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Centre The new Twelve Apostles Precinct Redevelopment is starting to take shape, with construction on the Visitor Experience Centre now well underway.