Media releases

What we heard on Norfolk Island shipping and freight The Australian Government is committed to supporting sustainable and long-term shipping and freight services for the Norfolk Island community.

Brindabella Road upgrade Motorists who travel on the Brindabella Road will benefit from an additional Australian Government commitment of $20 million for safety upgrades.

More funding to strengthen remote, rural and regional communities Thirty-four projects will share in over $288,000 in federal funding through the second round of the Strengthening Rural Communities – Rebuilding Regional Communities (RRC) program.

$2.6 million to fund 17 new Black Spot projects in Tasmania Funding under the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program will substantially improve 17 dangerous crash sites on Tasmanian roads in 2022–23.

End of year message - Norfolk Island The approach of the end of 2022 is a valuable opportunity to reflect on the year that was, a chance for all of us to look to the future and 2023 with optimism and positivity.

End of year message - Indian Ocean Territories As the end of the year rapidly approaches, I wanted to share some reflections with you on my first six months as the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories.

ABC Heywire winners celebrate stories of life across regional and rural Australia Strength, perseverance, and optimism feature strongly in the stories from the 2023 ABC Heywire winners.

Dr Hugh Heggie PSM Appointed as Northern Territory Administrator The role of Administrator is an important public office supporting the Northern Territory – administering key statutory, civic and ceremonial responsibilities for the Territory.

Funding for Bega Valley bridge upgrade Motorists who travel on some of Australia’s oldest and narrowest bridges will benefit from new Australian Government-funded upgrade and replacement projects.

Local government in the spotlight at ministers' forum Key challenges facing local governments across Australia in skills, workforce, housing and financial sustainability were discussed today at the first Local Government Ministers’ Forum of the Albanese Government.

$39 million for regional bridge upgrades The Albanese Government is continuing to improve the safety and productivity of bridges in regional areas by investing $39 million across 18 projects under the Bridges Renewal Program.

Australian Government delivers increased communications network resilience across Eden-Monaro Communities right across Eden-Monaro are now better prepared for emergencies and natural disasters following the installation of backup NBN Sky Muster satellite services.

Norfolk Island trip Dear Norfolk Islanders Thank you for welcoming me back to your home last week. Although this trip was short, I was thrilled to spend more time with community members, and can’t wait to meet with more of you when I return.

Local feedback sought on improving mobile coverage across Eden-Monaro The Albanese Government is seeking local feedback on new guidelines that will drive investment to address poor mobile coverage in Carwoola, Talbingo, Wee Jasper, Dalmeny, Mystery Bay, Majors Creek, and along the Kings Highway, Monaro Highway, Snow

Support for Norfolk Island apprentices, trainees and employers Norfolk Islanders now have greater opportunities to access vocational education and training, with the Australian and Queensland Governments expanding state service delivery to support new apprenticeship and traineeship contracts