Media releases

UTAS Inveresk precinct complete with the opening of The Shed The University of Tasmania (UTAS) today celebrated the opening of its latest facilities, penning a new chapter in the life of one of Australia’s oldest universities – supported by funding from all three levels of government. 

$21.7 million boost for local roads in South Australia The Albanese Labor Government continues to support local governments across South Australia improve road safety and reduce long-term road maintenance, with $21.7 million flowing to 34 projects under the latest round of the Special Local Road

Australian Government welcomes new ALGA president The Australian Government welcomes Mayor Matt Burnett as the newly-elected president of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA).

Unlocking the future of the Molonglo Valley The Albanese Labor Government continues to activate the future of the Molonglo Valley – with the National Capital Plan amended to reclassify this district as Canberra’s sixth town centre.

Connecting Norfolk Island The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to strengthen Norfolk Island connectivity, with the community now benefitting from faster, more efficient satellite internet.

Nollamara sports building refurbishment complete The Albanese Labor Government continues to partner with the City of Stirling to deliver high-impact local priority projects – with construction of the Robertsbridge Reserve sporting clubrooms at Nollamara now complete.

Local jobs boost as Nyaal Banyul reaches half way mark

Delivering local priorities in the Northern Wheatbelt The Albanese Government continues to boost the liveability of communities across the Shire of Moora, with federal funding unlocking a pipeline of road and community infrastructure projects.

Delivering local priorities in Pearce The Albanese Labor Government continues to boost the liveability of communities across Pearce, with federal funding unlocking a pipeline of road and community infrastructure projects.

Community scores with new recreation reserve A major sporting precinct in regional Victoria’s Ararat is making a huge impact thanks to investment from all levels of government. 

Canberra's iconic paddle boats to make Spring comeback Paddle boats will return to Lake Burley Griffin this weekend, after the National Capital Authority signed an agreement with Love Boats Canberra to restore and operate the iconic vessels.

New inclusive playspace one step closer The Australian and Victorian governments continue to partner with Geelong City Council to get high-priority local community facilities off the ground, with construction of a new world class inclusive playspace at Rippleside to begin next mon

Better access to Hervey Bay City Centre Work to revitalise the Hervey Bay City Centre continues to progress thanks to investment from the Albanese Government and Fraser Coast Regional Council, with construction of a $2.5 million car park extension u

Albanese Government saves Reef HQ In a major boost for the region, the Prime Minister today announced the Albanese Labor Government will save the Great Barrier Reef Aquarium “Reef HQ” with an extra $100 million investment after the Liberals left it underfunded and doomed to

National Capital Authority sets new direction The strategic direction of the National Capital Authority has been set with a new Statement of Intent provided to Minister for Territories, the Hon Kristy McBain MP.