Media releases

East Seaham Road sealed, safe and open The critical upgrade to East Seaham Road (north of Newcastle) is complete following $7.2 million of funding by the Australian Government, New South Wales Government and Port Stephens Council.

New traffic signals to go live at Brooker Highway’s Montrose Foreshore intersection New traffic signals and pedestrian crossings are set to be turned on next week at the Brooker Highway’s Montrose Foreshore intersection, northwest of Hobart.

Mission achieved: Mission Beach celebrates revitalised town centre Mission Beach – part of the Cassowary Coast in Far North Queensland – is celebrating the official opening of its revitalised town centre.

$30 million in Black Spot funding to improve road safety across Queensland The Albanese Government has committed $30.2 million to address road safety at 44 locations across Queensland under the 2026–27 Black Spot Program funding round.

Coastal hazard risk management and adaptation plan sets pathway for collaborative climate planning in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands The Albanese Government has released the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP), a key step in supporting Cocos to respond and adapt to climate change.

New pipeline secures water future for Jervis Bay Territory Residents of the Jervis Bay Territory, including members of the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community, will benefit from a more reliable and secure drinking water supply, with construction of the new water pipeline connecting the Territory to the S

Major safety upgrades completed on Warrego and Carnarvon Highways Communities in south west Queensland are benefiting from safer roads, with three major safety projects now completed on the Warrego and Carnarvon highways.

More investment for nation's roads The Albanese Government continues to deliver critical road upgrades for communities across Australia under the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP).

Doors open to Launceston's new community sport hub Launceston’s Northern Suburbs Community Recreation Hub has officially opened, marking a major milestone for community sport, recreation and youth engagement.

Construction kicks off on world-class wildlife hospital at Currumbin The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments are marking the start of construction at a new research and education campus, the Currumbin Wildlife Institute at Currumbin Wildlife Hospital. 

Safer intersection coming for Kialla West A jointly funded upgrade to the Goulburn Valley Highway and Cemetery Road intersection in Kialla West will deliver improved safety for motorists and families travelling to and from school.

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.

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.

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

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