Media releases

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.

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.

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.

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.

Investing in transport and infrastructure to keep our communities connected The Albanese Labor Government’s 2026-27 Budget investment builds on our work to deliver the transport and community infrastructure that Australians need.

Road safety upgrades complete along the Bellarine Highway Important road upgrades are now complete on the Bellarine Peninsula, improving safety for the thousands of motorists who travel through the area every day.

$23 million for projects across regional Victoria The Albanese Government is continuing to deliver for regional communities, with more than $23 million committed to four Victorian projects under the latest round of the $400 million regional Precincts and Partnerships Program (rPPP).

Intersection upgrade keeps eastern Brisbane suburbs moving The Wynnum Road and Hemmant Tingalpa Road intersection has been upgraded, improving safety and traffic flow for residents, commuters and businesses in Tingalpa and Brisbane’s eastern suburbs.

New Bluff Bridge reconnects communities with safer, flood resilient link Bluff Bridge is now open to the public, delivering a safer and more flood-resilient connection for motorists along Orara Way in northeast New South Wales.

Black Spot funding to improve safety on Canberra roads The Albanese Government has committed $553,700 to address safety on Canberra roads under the Australian Capital Territory’s 2025-26 Black Spot Program funding round.