Media releases

Acton waterfront park gifted new Ngunnawal name As part of the Albanese and Barr Labor Governments’ ongoing commitment to reconciliation and recognition of First Nations culture in the nation’s capital, the future public park at the Acton Waterfront will be known as Ngamawari.

Joint standing committee reports on way forward for Norfolk Island governance The Albanese Government welcomes the report of the Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories (JSCNCET) into Norfolk Island governance.

Hay swimming like never before The Albanese Labor Government continues to support Hay Shire Council deliver high priority local road and community infrastructure projects, with the replacement of the amenities building at the John Houston Memorial Swi

Boosting road safety on the Hunter Coast The Albanese Labor Government continues to deliver on its commitment to improve road safety on the Hunter Coast of NSW, significantly increasing funding available to local councils to maintain and upgrade their local road network

New Keanes Bridge connecting the community Improved load capacity and safety for motorists are among the benefits the new Keanes Bridge on Keanes Road at Rosewood (southwest of Brisbane) will deliver for the community.

Significant boost for road safety The Albanese Government is strengthening its commitment to road safety with significant increases in funding and changes to programs to reduce the administrative burden on local councils.

SECCA, Cultural Hub of the South East opens to the public Contemporary art is being reimagined in the Bega Valley, with the newly expanded South East Centre for Contemporary Art (SECCA) officially opened today by Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territori

Consultation opens for Kings Park improvements Stage 3 Public consultation is now open on improvements to Kings Park – an important part of the original design for the central basin of Lake Burley Griffin in the National Capital.

$8.5 million to replace the Coppermine Creek Bridge in Cloncurry The Albanese Government is continuing to work with the Cloncurry Shire Council to improve the safety and efficiency of the region’s road network with an $8.5 million joint investment being undertaken to replace the Coppermine Cre

Major road safety upgrade for City of Cockburn Major upgrades are now complete at one of Western Australia’s most dangerous crash sites in the City of Cockburn thanks to the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) and Roads to Recovery

Over $41 million to improve regional bridges The Albanese Labor Government continues to support local councils across regional and rural communities improve the safety and efficiency of their road networks, with over $41 million to flow to 11 projects under the lat

Search for new National Capital Authority Chief Executive The Australian Government is commencing a merit-based selection process to appoint a Chief Executive for the National Capital Authority, following the retirement of Ms Sally Barnes, which takes effect on 29 February 2024.

Works progress on transformative sport and community hub in Launceston Sport and community engagement is being reimagined in Tasmania, with early works on the new $43.6 million Northern Suburbs Community Recreation Hub at Mowbray now underway.

End of an era for National Capital Authority Chief Executive The Chief Executive of the National Capital Authority (NCA) Ms Sally Barnes has advised she will resign effective on 29 February 2024.

Albanese Government details commitment for Northern Australia The Albanese Government has underlined the strength of its commitment to communities in northern Australia, giving details of billions of dollars of support for projects in the north.