Media releases

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

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.

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

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.

Ribbon cut at Northern Aquatic and Community Hub The brand new Northern Aquatic and Community Hub in Norlane has been officially opened during a ceremony on Friday 9 February.

Tails are wagging for Port Lincoln's first dog park at Puckridge Place High impact projects continue to be delivered through the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) program, with Port Lincoln’s first-ever dog park now open at Puckridge Place.

Improving access to Disaster Ready funding for the Indian Ocean Territories The Indian Ocean Territories (IOT) will have greater access to funding opportunities for disaster resilience actions, following the extension of the Albanese Government’s Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) to Christmas Island and the Coco

New RDA Chair to energise Gippsland's future As part of the Albanese and Allan Governments’ commitment to elevating local expertise to activate regional communities, Kellie O’Callaghan has been appointed as the new chair of Regional Development Australia (RDA) Gipp

New Geelong Convention Centre unveils iconic brand The official brand for the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCEC) has been unveiled, with the new logo honouring the culture and heritage of the Wadawurrung First Nations people.

State of Australia's Regions Report released The Australian Government has today released the 2024 State of Australia’s Regions report.

Waroona's Railside Park bringing the community together The transformation of the Waroona town centre has reached a new milestone, with Stage 1 of Railside Park now complete – bringing the inland community located between Mandurah and Bunbury together like never before.