Media releases

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.

Welcoming the Norfolk Island Governance Committee community representatives The Albanese Government’s commitment to strengthening democratic representation for Norfolk Islanders has seen the successful election of three community representatives to sit on the Norfolk Island Governance Committee (NIGC).

Major milestone for Barton as traffic moves to new alignment The Barton Highway Upgrade will hit its biggest milestone to date this month as the first vehicles travel on the final alignment for the first time.

$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.