Media releases

$17.9 million to improve South Australian roads The Albanese Labor Government continues to support local government across South Australia improve road safety and reduce long-term road maintenance, with over $17.9 million to flow to 28 projects under the latest round of the Special Local Roads

New pipeline to improve the health of the Tamar Estuary Work to improve the long-term health of the Kanamaluka/Tamar Estuary in Launceston has reached a new milestone, with construction of a three-kilometre-long, one-metre-wide pipeline that will increase capacity to transfer sewage and stormwater unde

Upgrade heading Stanwell Waroula Road’s way Rockhampton Regional Council has commenced works to upgrade a section of Stanwell Waroula Road to provide much needed improvements to this vital rural road link.

New pedestrian bridge connects regional Victorian communities Wimmera River communities will now be better connected with the new Hamilton Street Pedestrian Bridge now complete.

Major milestone for Mandurah Estuary Bridge duplication Duplication of the Mandurah Estuary Bridge, south of Perth, is one step closer with Georgiou Group Pty Ltd being officially named as the preferred proponent to design and deliver the project.

Designs for new Beckenham Station released The designs of the new elevated Beckenham Train Station have been unveiled for the first time, showing a modern new facility and public open spaces.

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.

Action plan gives women's aviation initiative new wings The Albanese Government has launched a new Strategic Action Plan to drive cultural change in the aviation industry to encourage women to take up long term careers in the sector.

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.

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.

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.