Media releases

Electricity relief for Norfolk Island The Australian Government is providing a temporary subsidy to Norfolk Island Regional Council to relieve the impact of increased diesel fuel prices on electricity production costs and charges for Council and the communit

Civic engagement and cultural recognition momentum on Norfolk Island In line with my commitment to you for better communications, I am pleased to advise that last week Departmental representatives worked with local community members to progress opportunities for cultural recognition and community

Outstanding community initiatives recognised in local government awards The Australian Government is celebrating 11 category winners for the 2022 National Awards for Local Government by recognising the outstanding achievements of Australia’s local governments today.

Have your say on shipping needs for Norfolk Island The Australian Government is seeking the Norfolk Island community’s views on its long-term, sustainable shipping requirements, with a Have Your Say process launching on 11 October 2022.

Expanded whale museum to be a killer attraction for Eden The extended Eden Killer Whale Museum has officially opened to the public today, with new galleries and a mobility-impaired lift making this local attraction bigger, better and more accessible than ever.

Regional Tech Hub to provide one-on-one telecommunications advice at Murrumbateman Field Days Residents of Murrumbateman will be able to take advantage of the Regional Tech Hub (the Hub) when it visits Murrumbateman Field Days on 15-16 October.

New funding for bridge upgrades nationwide Motorists who travel on some of Australia’s oldest and narrowest bridges will benefit from new Australian Government-funded upgrade and replacement projects.

Opportunity to help shape the future of the nation's capital The Australian Government has commenced an open and transparent selection process to support the appointment of a new board member for the National Capital Authority (NCA).

Remote, rural and regional communities to receive over $800,000 in Australian Government funding Recognising the continuing impacts of COVID-19 on remote, rural and regional communities, the Australian Government has partnered with the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) to provide more than $800,000 in funding through the first

Ultra-fast NBN services now ready for order in Bermagui Eligible residential homes and businesses in parts of Bermagui can now place an order to upgrade their NBN connection to Fibre to the Premises (FTTP).

Ultra-fast NBN services now ready for order in Braidwood Eligible residential homes and businesses in parts of Braidwood can now place an order to upgrade their NBN connection to Fibre to the Premises (FTTP).

Australian Government delivers increased communications network resilience in Jingellic The community of Jingellic in Eden-Monaro is now better prepared for emergencies and natural disasters following the installation of a backup NBN Sky Muster satellite service under the Australian Government’s Strengthening Telecommunications Again

Progressing shipping solutions for Norfolk Island The Australian Government is subsidising monthly barges from Brisbane to Norfolk Island over the peak tourist period, relieving critical freight pressures ahead of community consultations on longer-term shipping solutions.

Search for next Administrators of Australia’s external territories The Australian Government has commenced an open and merit-based selection process to support the appointment of new Administrators for the Indian Ocean Territories (IOT) and Norfolk Island.

Progressing shipping solutions for Norfolk Island In line with my priority to improve reliability of shipping and freight, I will return to Norfolk Island on 14 November 2022 to lead an open community forum on shipping solutions.