Media releases

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.

Supporting food sustainability in the Indian Ocean Territories The Australian Government is prioritising the future sustainability of the Indian Ocean Territories (IOT) with almost $450,000 in funding for three exciting projects across Christmas Island (CI) and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CKI) under the Inno

Face-to-face government services return to Norfolk Island Norfolk Islanders will be able to gain additional support for their Centrelink and Medicare queries from Services Australia staff visiting the island later this month.

Completed bridges offer greater connectivity for Gladstone region's southern townships Work to replace two timber bridges in the Lowmead area, near Gladstone, is now complete, with the bridges open to traffic.

Regional Australia in focus at Jobs and Skills Summit The Jobs and Skills Summit has been an important first step in our Government’s plan to address key job and skill issues in regional Australia.

Next phase of work steaming ahead for Barton Highway The duplication of the Barton Highway is forging ahead with the focus now turning to construction of several intersections along a seven-kilometre stretch as part of Stage 1.  

Spotlight on regional Australia ahead of Jobs and Skills Summit Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories Kristy McBain is making sure the skills shortage affecting regional Australia is a key focus of the Australian Government’s upcoming Jobs and Skills Summit.

Wahpunga lane bridge replacement complete Replacement of the Wahpunga Lane Bridge in Kin Kin is now completed, and the bridge reopened to motorists this week.

Civic engagement and cultural recognition on the agenda On my recent visit to Norfolk Island, I made clear my commitment to you for better communications and an open dialogue around how the Federal Government is working with the community.