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Extending CHRMAP community consultation

The Australian Government will extend community consultation on the draft Coastal Hazards Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP) for Cocos (Keeling) Islands to 30 June 2025.

13 March 2025

Media release

Major boost for roadworks in the Canberra-Queanbeyan region

The Albanese Labor Government continues to partner with the Barr Government to improve the safety of highways in the Canberra and Queanbeyan-Palerang region, with $26.1 million in federal funding flowing to two priority upgrades.

07 March 2025

Media release

Delivering more road safety improvements in Goulburn

The Albanese Government is partnering with Goulburn Mulwaree Council to improve the safety of local roads, with $3.6 million in federal funding supporting the delivery of two new priority road upgrades.

04 March 2025

Media release

Transcript-radio interview-ABC South East NSW Breakfast

EDDIE WILLIAMS: Bega will become home to a new Medicare urgent care clinic, while the existing clinic at Batemans Bay will see its hours extended under an election promise from the Labor Government.

03 March 2025

Transcript

$10 million for Cascade Pier upgrades

The Australian Government is investing in Norfolk Island’s shipping needs, with a $10 million project to repair and raise the Cascade Pier apron, as well as supporting future freight containerisation.

03 March 2025

Media release

Sky News Regional Breakfast
SUBJECTS: Regional aviation, ASIO annual threat assessment, Community Energy Upgrade Fund

20 February 2025

Transcript

Solar pools and libraries with first $50 million for bill busting upgrades

Batteries to soak up excess solar at a council childcare centre, solar panels to cut bills for the local library and the community pool going all-electric are just some of the projects the Albanese Government is backing with its $100…

20 February 2025

Media release

Jamison Park netball courts renewed and ready to bounce into action

The Albanese Government continues to partner with Penrith City Council to build high-priority local community infrastructure – with the upgrades to the netball courts now officially complete at Jamison Park in South Penrith.

18 February 2025

Media release

Watergums Creek Bridge replacement complete

Wonboyn residents are benefitting from improved access, safety and resilience following the completion of the new Watergums Creek Bridge.

18 February 2025

Media release

Three new projects for Albury Wodonga

The Albanese Government is partnering with all levels of government to Build Australia’s Future, with $7 million in federal funding supporting the delivery of recreational, tourism and education projects in the Albury Wodonga region.…

18 February 2025

Media release

Manjumup's Rea Park lighting upgrade complete

The Albanese and Cook Governments continue to partner with the Shire of Manjimup to deliver high-priority local infrastructure – with a lighting upgrade complete at the Rea Park and Collier Street redevelopment in…

17 February 2025

Media release

Entries open for 39th Local Government Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2025 National Awards for Local Government, an annual celebration and recognition of locally-led innovation. 

10 February 2025

Media release

Job done on the Melrose Road Bridge replacement

The Albanese Government continues to partner with Toowoomba Regional Council to get high priority local infrastructure off the ground, with construction of the Melrose Road bridge now complete and open to traffic.

30 January 2025

Media release

Sky News Afternoon Agenda
SUBJECTS: Apprentice Incentives, Housing Support Program

24 January 2025

Transcript

Townsville buoyed by cruise ship arrival

Celebrations will be in full swing today, as Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth becomes the largest cruise ship to ever navigate the newly widened Port of Townsville shipping channel. 

14 January 2025

Media release