Media releases

Walk among the clouds on the officially opened Snowies Alpine Walk A new multi-day hiking trail through the breathtaking alpine scenery of southern New South Wales is complete and ready for adventure, with the entire Snowies Alpine Walk in Kosciuszko National Park officially opened on the afternoon of Monday 2 De

Project to strengthen Scrivener Dam moves ahead The Albanese Government continues to unlock projects for Canberra’s future, with works to strengthen the dissipator of Scrivener Dam set to commence this month.

Australia Day drone show returns to Canberra Flight Drone SkyShow will return to Canberra this Australia Day weekend for a series of shows to reflect, respect and celebrate the ever-evolving story of our nation.

Albanese Government delivering for the Redlands The Albanese Government is providing over $2.6 million to Redland City Council to deliver 12 important local road and infrastructure projects across the Redlands community. 

Delivering local priorities in regional Western Australia The Albanese Labor Government continues to boost the liveability of communities across regional Western Australia, with road and community infrastructure projects progressing, and increased funding to support a pipeline of future local prior

Hervey Bay Community Hub now a third complete Revitalising the Hervey Bay City Centre continues to progress thanks to investment from the Australian Government and Fraser Coast Regional Council – with construction of the $108.7 million Hervey Bay Community Hub now one third complete.&nb

New local governance for Norfolk Island The Australian Government has decided on a new bespoke local governance model for Norfolk Island, delivering on its commitment to restore local democracy.  

$15.4 million boost for Lake Macquarie local roads The Albanese Labor Government continues to partner with Lake Macquarie City Council to deliver targeted road improvements across the Shortland and Hunter electorates, with a significant funding increase kickstarting a pipeline of new work.

Somerton Park Tennis Club upgrades complete The Albanese and Malinauskas Labor Governments continue to partner with the City of Holdfast Bay to get high-priority local community facilities off the ground – with upgrades to Somerton Park Tennis Club on Adelaide’s south-west coast officially…

Work underway on Tasmanian workers' commemorative park Construction of Tasmania’s first memorial dedicated to deceased workers is officially underway, with Elizabeth Gardens at Invermay set to be transformed.

King Creek Bridge opening rounds out $20 million replacement program The Australian and New South Wales governments continue to partner with local governments across the state to get high-priority road and community infrastructure off the ground.

Better health taking flight for rural and regional Tasmanians As part of the Albanese and Rockliff governments’ commitment to improving the state’s regional healthcare, the new Tasmanian home of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is a step closer, with planning and design works underway.

RDAs focus on big challenges, big opportunities in Busselton This week, collaboration, networking and celebrations were in order as members from Regional Development Australia (RDA) committees nationwide met in Busselton for the 2024 RDA National Forum and inaugural Awards Dinner.

Delivering local priorities in Cooper The Albanese Labor Government continues to boost the liveability of Melbourne’s north, with federal funding delivering road and community infrastructure projects across Cooper.

Delivering local priorities in Aston The Albanese Labor Government continues to boost the liveability of Melbourne’s east, with federal funding delivering road and community infrastructure projects across Aston.