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Work underway on final stage of $36 million Snowy Mountains Highway safety upgrades

Crews will today start work on the Snowy Mountains Highway between Cooma and Yarrangobilly.

14 September 2026

Media release

News24 with Jaynie Seal
SUBJECTS: Keeping family members out of politics, Energy, Delivery of election commitments

13 September 2026

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$7.2 million upgrade signals safer streets for Port Lincoln

A key Port Lincoln intersection has been upgraded, improving safety for motorists and pedestrians, and boosting freight efficiency through the nation’s seafood capital. 

10 September 2026

Media release

ABC Radio South East New South Wales - Breakfast with Eddie Williams
SUBJECTS: Delivery of election commitments, federal funding programs for regional community infrastructure, politicians disclosing membership of sports clubs receiving government funding, National Preparedness Summit

09 September 2026

Transcript

ABC Radio Canberra - Breakfast with Ross Solly
SUBJECTS: National Preparedness Summit, Digital Duty of Care, Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program grants, delivery of election commitments, politicians disclosing membership of sports clubs receiving government funding

09 September 2026

Transcript

Seeking a new Chief Magistrate for Norfolk Island

The Australian Government has commenced recruitment for a new Chief Magistrate and Coroner for Norfolk Island, with the upcoming retirement of current Chief Magistrate and Coroner, Ms Wendy Cull.

09 September 2026

Media release

Pye Hill Reserve highlights ongoing investment in Liverpool public spaces

The revitalised Pye Hill Reserve in Cecil Hills has been officially reopened to coincide with the second instalment of Liverpool City Council’s Block Party event series.

05 September 2026

Media release

Work begins on a new overtaking lane on the New England Highway

Motorists travelling along the New England Highway, between Tamworth and Willow Tree, will soon benefit from safer and smoother journeys with work now underway on a new overtaking lane.

04 September 2026

Media release

Next milestone for new Norfolk Island Aged Care Facility

The Norfolk Island Residential Aged Care facility project has reached an important milestone, with the Australian Government referring the project to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works

04 September 2026

Media release

Yarrabah retail and commercial precinct to boost economy and bring services to residents

The Albanese Government is supporting the delivery of Yarrabah’s first retail and commercial precinct, providing $10 million funding from the latest round of the $400 million regional Precincts and Partnerships…

03 September 2026

Media release

Bungendore Sports Hub now open

The upgraded Bungendore Sports Hub is now open, providing the community with much-needed facilities for multiple sports, including netball, rugby union, rugby league, soccer and Oztag.

02 September 2026

Media release

Recruitment begins for new chair of the National Capital Authority

The Australian Government is seeking a new chair of the National Capital Authority, with the current chair's term concluding in January 2027.

02 September 2026

Media release

$45 million to support regional precinct development across Australia

The Albanese Government is supporting eight projects across regional, rural and remote Australia with $45 million in funding through the latest round of the regional Precincts and Partnerships Program.

02 September 2026

Media release

Cannonvale Community Hub building for a growing community

Construction is underway on the $30 million Cannonvale Community Hub, delivering essential infrastructure to support one of the Queensland North Coast region’s fastest growing communities.

01 September 2026

Media release

Restoring Gympie Civic Centre

The Albanese Government is supporting the restoration and upgrade of the Gympie Civic Centre, providing $11 million of funding from the latest round of the $400 million Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program (rPPP…

31 August 2026

Media release