Media releases

Upgrading Norfolk Island's telecommunications The Australian Government is providing $7.35 million to the Norfolk Island Regional Council (NIRC) for significant upgrades to Norfolk Island’s telecommunications network over the next two years.

Final seal applied to Silverton Road: culmination of major upgrade for the remote link road A final seal has been applied to Silverton Road, concluding the $5 million project to upgrade the road between Broken Hill and the historic town of Silverton in the New South Wales far west.

$45.1 million for housing in Wreck Bay The Australian Government is committing $45.1 million to invest in housing on Aboriginal Land in Wreck Bay Village in the Jervis Bay Territory as part of the 2023-24 Budget’s $1.9 billion investment in initiatives for Aboriginal

Indian Ocean Territories Administrator appointment The Australian Government has announced the appointment of Ms Farzian Zainal as Administrator of Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands for a period of three years, following a rigorous and merit-based selection process.

Norfolk Island Administrator appointment The Australian Government has announced the appointment of Mr George Plant as Administrator of Norfolk Island for a period of three years, following a rigorous and transparent appointment process.

Guidelines released for new regional grants program Grant guidelines have now been released for the first round of the Australian Government’s new $600 million Growing Regions Program, with expressions of interest to open on July 5 this year.

More funding for local road infrastructure priorities The Albanese Government is delivering on our election commitment to provide an extra $250 million dollars for road projects in rural, regional and outer-urban areas under Phase 4 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastr

Funding boost for local road infrastructure priorities in Eden-Monaro The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on our election commitment to provide an extra $250 million dollars for road projects in rural, regional and outer-urban areas under Phase 4 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastruct

New National Capital Authority board member Professor Helen Lochhead has been appointed to the board of the National Capital Authority (NCA) for a period of five years, following an open merit selection process which incorporated ACT Government input.

Two new Tamworth bridges to improve local journeys Road users in Retreat and Piallamore in the Tamworth region can enjoy smoother and safer journeys, with the new Retreat and Fishers bridges now open to traffic.

Start gun fires on $52 million Hunter Sports Centre expansion Work is underway on a $52 million Hunter Sports Centre expansion set to elevate the Glendale facility to a nationally significant sporting venue.

Work begins on next stage of Southern Feeder Road Work is beginning on the next $14.7 million stage of the Southern Feeder Road in Orange, New South Wales, which will extend the new road west from Anson Street to Shiralee Road.

Funds to flow for essential Gippsland community facilities The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to support East Gippsland communities rebound from devastating bushfires, with funding deeds now executed for the Sarsfield Recreation Reserve and Community Hall

Delivering a stronger Tarwin River bridge Major works to deliver a safer and stronger bridge over the Tarwin River West Branch in Leongatha are a step closer to getting underway, thanks to the Australian and Victorian governments.

Ministerial forum put local government at top of agenda Opportunities for growth and critical challenges facing Australian councils were some of the important issues discussed at this month’s Local Government Ministers’ Forum held in Canberra today.