Media releases

750 new jobs at the Twelve Apostles The new world-class visitor centre at the Twelve Apostles will create hundreds of jobs for workers and apprentices.

Next step for safer Tennant Creek connection on the Stuart Highway The Albanese and Finocchiaro governments continue to invest in key NT roads, with a contract recently awarded to upgrade a four-way intersection on the Stuart Highway north of Tennant Creek.

IMPACT Route complete, strengthening connections across Mansfield Shire The Integrating Mansfield’s Productivity, Agricultural Communities and Tourism (IMPACT) Route is now complete – delivering a major infrastructure project designed to improve connectivity, support local industry and enh

Outstanding local government achievements recognised Outstanding achievers in local government have been recognised, with 13 category winners announced for the 2026 National Awards for Local Government. 

Nyaal Banyul now open Geelong is now home to the biggest events and convention centre in regional Victoria. Premier Jacinta Allan and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles officially opened the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre today.

Black Spot funding to improve road safety across Tasmania The Albanese Government has committed $3.5 million to address safety at 15 locations under the Tasmanian 2026-27 Black Spot Program funding round.

New heavy vehicle rest area opens on Bass Highway A new heavy vehicle driver rest area on the Bass Highway near Westbury is now open, supporting improved efficiency and fatigue management for Launceston-bound heavy vehicle operators.

Critical safety boost delivers smoother journeys in SA's southeast A major milestone has been reached in the $18.3 million Southern Ports Highway Project, with the completion of critical road safety upgrades between Robe and Clay Wells Road, Bray.

Albury Entertainment Centre Convention Wing redevelopment breaks ground Work has officially begun on the major redevelopment of the Albury Entertainment Centre Convention Wing, marking a milestone for one of the (New South Wales/Victoria border) region’s most important cultural and economic assets.

Albury Airport taxiway extension now open Albury Airport is safer and more efficient with the completion of major improvements that will also support future passenger growth.

Bridge over safer waters for Purga residents Purga residents can now enjoy travelling over a fully upgraded two-lane Purga School Road bridge, with the more than $7.9 million project, southwest of Ipswich, now completed.

Albany Airport upgrade to support growing Great Southern region Major upgrades to Albany Airport are forging ahead to support the region's growth, jobs and future firefighting capabilities, with a construction tender now open.

Safety upgrades to start on Kings Meadows interchange Safety upgrades at the Kings Meadows interchange are set to start this week, with works to be delivered in two stages.

Black Spot funding to improve road safety across Western Australia The Albanese Government has committed almost $14 million to address safety at 34 locations under the Western Australia 2026–27 Black Spot Program funding round.

Extended runway to transform connectivity to East Kimberley Construction of the East Kimberley Regional Airport runway extension in Kununurra is complete, paving the way for stronger connectivity and economic growth across WA's far north border region.