Media releases

Manjumup's Rea Park lighting upgrade complete The Albanese and Cook Governments continue to partner with the Shire of Manjimup to deliver high-priority local infrastructure – with a lighting upgrade complete at the Rea Park and Collier Street redevelopment in

Entries open for 39th Local Government Awards Nominations are now open for the 2025 National Awards for Local Government, an annual celebration and recognition of locally-led innovation. 

Job done on the Melrose Road Bridge replacement The Albanese Government continues to partner with Toowoomba Regional Council to get high priority local infrastructure off the ground, with construction of the Melrose Road bridge now complete and open to traffic.

Townsville buoyed by cruise ship arrival Celebrations will be in full swing today, as Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth becomes the largest cruise ship to ever navigate the newly widened Port of Townsville shipping channel. 

Streamlining Norfolk's employment and VET services The Australian Government is committed to supporting Norfolk Islanders build their future, with a new streamlined employment and VET assistance program to roll out from July 1 next year.

2024 end of year message to the Norfolk Island community As another busy year draws to a close, I want to thank you for your shared commitment to building a more sustainable pathway forward for Norfolk Island. 

2024 end of year message to the Indian Ocean Territories community I would like to wish everyone across the Indian Ocean Territories a happy and peaceful holiday season.  For many of us, this is a chance to be with family and friends, and to rest and reset.

$23 million for Cocos (Keeling) Islands' climate change preparedness The Albanese Government is supporting the Cocos (Keeling) Islands to respond to the impacts of climate change, investing more than $23 million to improve emergency preparedness and community safety, while planning for the future. 

Builder announced for Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Centre The Twelve Apostles Precinct Redevelopment has reached a major milestone, with the head contractor for the new Visitor Experience Centre announced today.

Nyaal Banyul reaches new heights as construction continues in Geelong Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre precinct is making its mark on the Geelong skyline, as the Crowne Plaza hotel reaches the highest point of construction this week. 

Unlocking the future of the Lake Jindabyne Foreshore The Albanese Government continues to partner with Snowy Monaro Regional Council to deliver local priority projects, with over $1.1 million flowing to upgrades at the Lake Jindabyne Foreshore.

LCRI funding to make Rocky roads safer Work to upgrade one of Rockhampton’s most dangerous intersections is now under way thanks to new funding from the Albanese Labor Government.

Delivering local priorities in Cooma The Albanese Government continues to partner with Snowy Monaro Regional Council to deliver local priority projects, with $130,000 flowing towards community infrastructure and amenity improvements in Cooma.

$10.4 million Currawang Road Upgrade Progressing The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments continue to partner with Goulburn Mulwaree Council to deliver high-priority road safety improvements, with $10.4 million flowing towards upgrades on Currawang Road.

Tender awarded for Brindabella Road survey and design The Albanese Government is committed to improving road safety across Eden-Monaro, with significant upgrades to priority sections of Brindabella Road, from the Brindabella Valley to the ACT border, a step closer.