Media releases

Federal funding for 58 projects to help local groups rebuild their regions The Australian Government continues to invest in the liveability, sustainability and resilience of regional, rural and remote communities – partnering with the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) to

$3 million for Braidwood precinct redevelopment The Albanese Labor Government will invest $3 million towards a precinct renewal in the heart of Braidwood, boosting the town’s liveability and visitor economy.

Investing in the future of Norfolk's livestock The future sustainability of Norfolk Island’s cattle population is receiving a significant boost through Regional Development Australia (RDA) Mid North Coast and Norfolk Island’s new Embryo Transplant and Intensive Artifici

Snowy Mountains Highway safety improvements on the way at Pine Valley Motorists using the Snowy Mountains Highway at Pine Valley will benefit from a series of upgrades, as part of the Albanese and NSW Labor Governments’ commitment to improving the safety and reliability of regional road netwo

Millions in funding for new PCYC Caboolture Construction of a new Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) in Caboolture is officially underway – with the Albanese Government today announcing it will deliver $10 million towards this high-impact project.

New Chief Justice for Supreme Court of Norfolk Island The Australian Government has announced the appointment of Justice Robert James Bromwich as the next Chief Justice of the Norfolk Island Supreme Court. 

Government responds to Joint Standing Committee on Norfolk Island Future Governance The Australian Government has formally responded to the Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories’ (JSCNCET) report into Norfolk Island governance.

Revolutionising Port of Bundaberg export hub The Albanese Government continues to support a future made in Australia, with a new bulk goods conveyor at the Port of Bundaberg officially open for business – transforming export opportunities in the Wide Bay-Burn

$45 million for regional road safety upgrades The Albanese Labor Government continues to invest in bridge and road safety upgrades across regional and rural Australia, with over $45 million flowing to 19 high-priority projects. 

Nyaal Banyul works provide Geelong training and jobs The Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre (GCEC) is full steam ahead, with early works to put the superstructure in place underway. 

Calls for proposals to operate and restore Canberra's paddle boats Canberra’s iconic paddle boats, much-loved by generations of locals and visitors alike are a step closer to returning to Lake Burley Griffin.

National Capital Plan amendment paves the way for more housing The National Capital Plan has been amended to allow mixed-use development at the site of the former Australian Forestry School in Yarralumla.

Government welcomes parliamentary inquiry into local government sustainability The long overdue parliamentary inquiry into local government sustainability is good news for the sector, its workers and the communities who rely on this critical level of government. 

New Jindabyne skate park open and ready for the community to 'drop-in' Thrill seekers heading to the Snowy Region can now add another experience to their to-do list, with Jindabyne’s new skate park officially open to the public.

Something really big is coming to Mount Druitt The Dawson Mall Project is the visible start of something really big for Mount Druitt, a significant contribution to a larger transformation of Mount Druitt city centre by to Blacktown City Council.