Media releases

Supporting communities outside of our big cities to thrive The Albanese Labor Government continues to invest in regional, rural and remote communities to make them more resilient, sustainable and liveable.

Energy bill relief rolling out to the Jervis Bay Territory As part of the Albanese Labor Government’s commitment to reducing cost-of-living pressures, the Energy Bill Relief Fund will soon be rolling out to households and businesses in the Jervis Bay Territory.

Energy bill relief rolling out to Indian Ocean Territories As part of the Albanese Labor Government’s commitment to reducing cost-of-living pressures, the Energy Bill Relief Fund will soon be rolling out to households and businesses on Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

Energy bill relief rolling out to Norfolk Island As part of the Albanese Labor Government’s commitment to reducing cost-of-living pressures, the Energy Bill Relief Fund will soon be rolling out to households and businesses on Norfolk Island.

Seeding new opportunities for the future of the IOT The future sustainability of local agriculture and farming in the Indian Ocean Territories (IOT) has been boosted, with the success of three exciting horticultural projects supported by the Albanese Labor Government’s Innovative Agricultural Trial

Power on for Mildura Powerhouse transformation Mildura’s iconic riverfront is being revitalised with the Powerhouse precinct redevelopment now complete and ready for locals and visitors to enjoy, made possible by the Australian and Victorian governments.

Transformative regional partnerships program open for applications in Eden-Monaro The Albanese Government is calling for great ideas about how to make Australia’s regions, including Eden-Monaro, even better places to call home – with the regional Precincts and Partnerships (rPPP) program now open for applicati

Safety improvements for 15 dangerous sites on Tasmanian roads $2.57 million has been allocated to improve road safety at 15 dangerous sites across Tasmania, under the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program funding round for 2023-24.

Delivering local priorities in South Australia The Albanese Labor Government continues to support councils across South Australia to deliver local priorities that are high impact, through the $3.25 billion Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program.

Premier sheep and lamb conference to return in 2024 For the first time since 2018, Australia’s premier sheep and lamb conference and trade show – LambEx – will herd more than 1,200 producers, graziers, wool growers, processors, exporters and industry members together to celebrate and promote the in

$22 million to deliver pioneering Wodonga TAFE heavy vehicle technology precinct The Albanese Government is delivering $22 million towards a nation-leading Heavy Vehicle Training and Experimentation Precinct in Wodonga, Victoria - as part of its $80 million investment in the Albury Wodonga Regional P

Geelong's future convention centre to be named Nyaal Banyul The official name of the Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCEC) will be returning Wadawurrung language to Country - with a name gifted by the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation.

Moving forward on the Norfolk Island Governance Committee As part of the Australian Government’s commitment to enhancing democratic representation for Norfolk Island residents, the Norfolk Island Governance Committee (NIGC) will be established in October.

Work starts to build a side track for Spring Creek Bridge replacement Early work starts this week on a $12.1 million project to replace a major crossing over Spring Creek in the North West of New South Wales.

Geelong's Green Spine is growing Geelong’s inner city is coming to life with work underway on the next section of the Green Spine project, thanks to support from the Australian and Victorian governments under the Geelong City Deal.