Media releases

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.

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. 

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

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. 

$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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

New hub and more support for flying doctors The Albanese Government is directing extra funding to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) to allow the iconic Australian organisation to deliver even more health services to Australians right across the country.

Federal funding to revitalise the Yass Showground The Albanese Labor Government’s $1 million commitment towards the restoration of the Yass Showground has taken a major step forward today, with a funding agreement now in place with the Yass Show Society.

$2 million in federal funding netted for Bungendore Sports Hub Netballers in Bungendore are on their toes and ready to ‘bend and flick’ plenty of goals – with the Albanese Labor Government delivering on its commitment to inject an additional $2 million towards the next stages of the

Construction kicks off on Noosa's Garth Prowd Bridge renewal The Albanese Government continues to partner with local governments across Queensland to get high-priority road and community infrastructure off the ground.