Media releases

Ribbon cut at Northern Aquatic and Community Hub The brand new Northern Aquatic and Community Hub in Norlane has been officially opened during a ceremony on Friday 9 February.

Tails are wagging for Port Lincoln's first dog park at Puckridge Place High impact projects continue to be delivered through the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program, with Port Lincoln’s first-ever dog park now open at Puckridge Place.

Improving access to Disaster Ready funding for the Indian Ocean Territories The Indian Ocean Territories (IOT) will have greater access to funding opportunities for disaster resilience actions, following the extension of the Albanese Government’s Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) to Christmas Island and the Coco

New RDA Chair to energise Gippsland's future As part of the Albanese and Allan Governments’ commitment to elevating local expertise to activate regional communities, Kellie O’Callaghan has been appointed as the new chair of Regional Development Australia (RDA) Gipp

New Geelong Convention Centre unveils iconic brand The official brand for the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCEC) has been unveiled, with the new logo honouring the culture and heritage of the Wadawurrung First Nations people.

State of Australia's Regions Report released The Australian Government has today released the 2024 State of Australia’s Regions report.

Waroona's Railside Park bringing the community together The transformation of the Waroona town centre has reached a new milestone, with Stage 1 of Railside Park now complete – bringing the inland community located between Mandurah and Bunbury together like never before.

Princess Wallington Reserve Cricket clubrooms now complete The Australian Government continues to support councils across Western Australia to deliver local priorities, with the two-stage upgrade of the City of Stirling’s Princess Wallington Reserve Cricket Clubrooms now complet

Putting local government priorities front and centre As part of the Albanese Labor Government’s continued partnership with local government and ongoing commitment to strengthen the services they deliver in every community, the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG)

Applications now open for community grants in Eden-Monaro The Albanese Government continues to invest in regional, rural and remote communities, with grants of up to $10,000 available to community groups across Australia.

Public artwork to celebrate the Hon Susan Ryan AO The Federal Parliament has approved the installation of a sculpture to honour the late Senator Susan Ryan AO FAICD within the Parliamentary Zone.

Hervey Bay city centre revitalisation gets underway Construction of the new Hervey Bay Library and Council Administration Centre is officially underway, with the first sod turned today.

$250,000 for research centre to save endangered turtles The Albanese Labor Government is boosting marine research to protect the Fraser Coast’s endangered sea turtle, with $250,000 to be delivered under the Hinkler Regional Deal to the planned Fraser Coast Turtle Rehabilitation and Research Centre.

Noosa celebrates completion of $2.33 million Lawnville Road Bridge replacement The much-anticipated completion of the Lawnville Road Bridge replacement in Cooroy will mark a significant achievement for the Noosa community.

2023 End of year message to the IOT communities As we reach the end of another year, I am keen to acknowledge what we have achieved in the Indian Ocean Territories (IOT) – and the positive progress we have made for communities in this region over the past twelve month