Media releases

Bringing local government leaders back to the table The Albanese Government’s moves to bring local government back into the national conversation are expected to result in record attendance from councils at the Australian Council of Local Government (ACLG) National

New pipeline a game-changer for Launceston's environment and community A significant milestone in improving the quality of Launceston’s biggest waterway has been reached, with completion of a new underground pipeline that will help preserve the Kanamaluka/Tamar Estuary for generations to come.

Tender awarded for Brunners Bridge replacement The Albanese and Minns governments continue to partner with local governments across New South Wales to get high-priority road and community infrastructure off the ground.

Local sporting hub receives much-needed upgrades Community sport in the Yarra Ranges is set to reach new heights, with construction of the new and much anticipated Powelltown Pavilion officially complete. 

Delivering local priorities in Robertson The Albanese Government continue to deliver high-priority local transport and community infrastructure projects across Robertson on the New South Wales Central Coast, with significant funding increases kickstarting

Delivering road safety in Burra The Albanese Government continues to invest in high impact local projects across the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council area.

Delivering local priorities in Dobell The Albanese Government is delivering local transport and community projects across Dobell, kickstarting a pipeline of new work.

Delivering local priorities in Macarthur The Albanese Labor Government continues to deliver high-priority local transport and community infrastructure projects across the Macarthur electorate – with millions in funding increases kickstarting a pipeline of

Delivering local priorities in Werriwa The Albanese Government continues to deliver high-priority local transport and community infrastructure projects across South-Western Sydney – with millions in funding increases kickstarting a pipeline of new work.

Outback SA projects funded under new grants The Albanese and Malinauskas governments continue to deliver high-priority road and community infrastructure projects across outback South Australia. 

Macarthur Precinct complete A recreation precinct in Macarthur, which was redeveloped with extensive community consultation, is now complete thanks to the investment from all levels of government.

Kempsey’s 56 new bridges secure a safer future for the shire More than half of the timber bridges in Kempsey Shire have been replaced by stronger, safer concrete bridges in a little under three years through an ambitious Council project supported by the NSW and Australian governments. 

Inglewood community infrastructure upgrade complete The Australian Government continues to partner with local governments across Western Australia to get high-priority community infrastructure off the ground – with construction of the Greek Macedonian Association Cl

Delivering improved community facilities in Eden The Albanese Government continues to invest in high impact local projects across the Bega Valley through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI).

Massive crane installed to help build community hub Construction of the $108.7 million Hervey Bay City Centre community hub is full steam ahead, with a new crane installed this week.