Media releases

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.

Federal funding activating local priorities in Parramatta The Albanese Labor Government continues to partner with the City of Parramatta to deliver high-priority local transport and community infrastructure projects across Parramatta.

Federal funding activating local priorities in the Blue Mountains Road and infrastructure projects underway across the Blue Mountains, funded by the Albanese Government, have been the focus of a visit by Federal Minister for Regional Development and Local Government, Kristy McBain MP.

Funding local priorities in the Hawkesbury Road and infrastructure projects underway across the Hawkesbury funded by the Albanese Government, have been the focus of a visit by Federal Minister for Regional Development, and Local Government, Kristy McBain MP.

New era for the National Capital Authority The Australian Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Doran as the new Chief Executive of the National Capital Authority (NCA).

Apex Park inclusive playspace construction underway The Albanese and Malinauskas governments continue to partner with local governments across South Australia to get high-priority community infrastructure off the ground – with construction of a new playspace in Apex Park

Federal funding for 52 projects to help local groups rebuild their regions The Albanese Labor Government continues to invest in the liveability, sustainability and resilience of regional, rural and remote communities – with over $811,000 in grants flowing to 52 local-led projects across the cou

2024 National Awards for Local Government open Entries are now open for the 2024 National Awards for Local Government, which recognise outstanding innovation implemented by councils that have enhanced local communities.

Works begin on Derwent Valley Bridge projects Work will begin on improving three bridges on key transport routes in Tasmania’s Derwent Valley this week.