Media releases

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.

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.

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.

Black Spot funding to improve safety across the Northern Territory The Albanese Government has committed $1.7 million to address safety at eight locations under the Northern Territory 2025–26 Black Spot Program funding round.

Safer travels along Hattah Robinvale working route A key connection for agriculture and freight between Hattah and Robinvale will soon be even smoother and safer for motorists thanks to upcoming safety upgrades and rehabilitation works.

Safer rest stop on the Hume Highway Drivers on the Hume Freeway will soon have a safer and more comfortable place to stop, with upgrades underway at Barry’s Bay Rest Area (approx. 70 kilometres north of Melbourne).

Black Spot funding to improve road safety across Canberra The Albanese Government has committed almost $7 million to address safety at 17 locations under the Australian Capital Territory 2026–27 Black Spot Program funding round.

$25 million more for projects to build regional communities around Australia From an artisanal precinct in Wynyard, Tasmania, to assisting investment diversification in Doomadgee, Queensland, the Albanese Government is supporting even more regional communities through the latest round of the $400 million regional Pre

Breaking ground on the Newman Youth and Community Hub Construction on the Newman Youth and Community Hub is officially underway, marking a major milestone for sport, recreation and community engagement across East Pilbara.

Centre opens to save sick and injured marine turtles The first sea turtles have been admitted for care at a new Queensland rehabilitation and research centre on the state’s mid-south coast.

Experienced leadership to continue in the Indian Ocean Territories The Australian Government has reappointed Ms Farzian Zainal as the Administrator of Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, following a robust and rigorous merit-based selection.

New administrator appointed for Norfolk Island The Australian Government has appointed Fiona McKergow as the new Administrator of Norfolk Island, following a comprehensive selection process conducted in line with the Government’s principles of integrity, accountability and transparency.