Media releases

Delivering local priorities in regional Western Australia The Albanese Labor Government continues to boost the liveability of communities across regional Western Australia, with road and community infrastructure projects progressing, and increased funding to support a pipeline of future local prior

Hervey Bay Community Hub now a third complete Revitalising the Hervey Bay City Centre continues to progress thanks to investment from the Australian Government and Fraser Coast Regional Council – with construction of the $108.7 million Hervey Bay Community Hub now one third complete.&nb

$15.4 million boost for Lake Macquarie local roads The Albanese Labor Government continues to partner with Lake Macquarie City Council to deliver targeted road improvements across the Shortland and Hunter electorates, with a significant funding increase kickstarting a pipeline of new work.

New local governance for Norfolk Island The Australian Government has decided on a new bespoke local governance model for Norfolk Island, delivering on its commitment to restore local democracy.  

Somerton Park Tennis Club upgrades complete The Albanese and Malinauskas Labor Governments continue to partner with the City of Holdfast Bay to get high-priority local community facilities off the ground – with upgrades to Somerton Park Tennis Club on Adelaide’s south-west coast officially…

Work underway on Tasmanian workers' commemorative park Construction of Tasmania’s first memorial dedicated to deceased workers is officially underway, with Elizabeth Gardens at Invermay set to be transformed.

Better health taking flight for rural and regional Tasmanians As part of the Albanese and Rockliff governments’ commitment to improving the state’s regional healthcare, the new Tasmanian home of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is a step closer, with planning and design works underway.

King Creek Bridge opening rounds out $20 million replacement program The Australian and New South Wales governments continue to partner with local governments across the state to get high-priority road and community infrastructure off the ground.

RDAs focus on big challenges, big opportunities in Busselton This week, collaboration, networking and celebrations were in order as members from Regional Development Australia (RDA) committees nationwide met in Busselton for the 2024 RDA National Forum and inaugural Awards Dinner.

Delivering local priorities in Cooper The Albanese Labor Government continues to boost the liveability of Melbourne’s north, with federal funding delivering road and community infrastructure projects across Cooper.

Delivering local priorities in Aston The Albanese Labor Government continues to boost the liveability of Melbourne’s east, with federal funding delivering road and community infrastructure projects across Aston.

Ti-Tree Bend tank in the mix for Tamar fix Work to improve the quality of Launceston’s biggest waterway has reached a new milestone, with construction of a giant storage tank at Ti-Tree Bend underway, following the recent completion of upgrades to the Margaret Street Pump Statio

National Capital Authority Community Forum The public is invited to a National Capital Authority (NCA) Community Forum on Thursday 14 November to learn about the NCA’s work to shape the National Capital.

Delivering local priorities in Brisbane

Delivering local priorities on the North Coast