Media releases

Hervey Bay city centre revitalisation gets underway Construction of the new Hervey Bay Library and Council Administration Centre is officially underway, with the first sod turned today.

$250,000 for research centre to save endangered turtles The Albanese Labor Government is boosting marine research to protect the Fraser Coast’s endangered sea turtle, with $250,000 to be delivered under the Hinkler Regional Deal to the planned Fraser Coast Turtle Rehabilitation and Research Centre.

Noosa celebrates completion of $2.33 million Lawnville Road Bridge replacement The much-anticipated completion of the Lawnville Road Bridge replacement in Cooroy will mark a significant achievement for the Noosa community.

2023 End of year message to the IOT communities As we reach the end of another year, I am keen to acknowledge what we have achieved in the Indian Ocean Territories (IOT) – and the positive progress we have made for communities in this region over the past twelve month

2023 End of year message to the Norfolk Island community As we speed towards the end of 2023, I would like to take a moment to wish everyone on Norfolk Island the best for the holiday season.

A new residential aged care home for Norfolk Island The Albanese Labor Government is delivering a new 16-bed residential aged care home for the Norfolk Island community, allowing more residents to age on island, with dignity and access to high quality care.

New $4.4 million Shingle Hill Way Bridge to boost freight and productivity The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments continue to improve road safety and efficiency in Eden-Monaro, with the new Shingle Hill Way Bridge near Gundaroo officially open, following a $4.4 million upgrade.

New respite care facility coming soon to Queanbeyan A new respite facility, the Yvonne Cuschieri House, will be constructed for Queanbeyan residents aged 18-60 and suffering from a terminal or chronic illness.

Activating regional, rural and remote communities The Albanese Labor Government continues to invest in the liveability, sustainability and resilience of regional, rural and remote communities – with over $470,000 in grants flowing to 55 local-led projects across the country.

Acton waterfront park gifted new Ngunnawal name As part of the Albanese and Barr Labor Governments’ ongoing commitment to reconciliation and recognition of First Nations culture in the nation’s capital, the future public park at the Acton Waterfront will be known as Ngamawari.

Joint standing committee reports on way forward for Norfolk Island governance The Albanese Government welcomes the report of the Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories (JSCNCET) into Norfolk Island governance.

Hay swimming like never before The Albanese Labor Government continues to support Hay Shire Council deliver high priority local road and community infrastructure projects, with the replacement of the amenities building at the John Houston Memorial Swi

Boosting road safety on the Hunter Coast The Albanese Labor Government continues to deliver on its commitment to improve road safety on the Hunter Coast of NSW, significantly increasing funding available to local councils to maintain and upgrade their local road network

New Keanes Bridge connecting the community Improved load capacity and safety for motorists are among the benefits the new Keanes Bridge on Keanes Road at Rosewood (southwest of Brisbane) will deliver for the community.

Significant boost for road safety The Albanese Government is strengthening its commitment to road safety with significant increases in funding and changes to programs to reduce the administrative burden on local councils.