The Hon Michael McCormack MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development
- Renewed bridges lead to safer, stronger communities
Local businesses and communities are set to benefit through enhanced transport connectivity, from the latest roll-out of the Australian Government’s $480 million Bridges Renewal Program.
15 February
- Heywire and Trailblazers an inspiration: Deputy PM
Inspiring stories from young leaders across regional Australia were a focus of Federal Parliament this week, as 48 winners of the ABC Heywire and Trailblazer programs attended the inaugural ABC Heywire Youth Summit, Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals’ Leader Michael McCormack says
15 February
- New Sport and Recreation Hub for Eynesbury
Sports enthusiasts across a range of codes will be able to play in front of a home crowd thanks to new, state-of-the-art facilities to be built at Avoca Street, Eynesbury.
15 February
- Announcement of Infrastructure Australia Priority List 2019
Subject: Infrastructure Australia Priority List 2019
14 February
- Infrastructure Australia 2019 Priority List Welcomed
The Australian Government welcomes today’s release of Infrastructure Australia’s (IA) annual Infrastructure Priority List, to assist with the strategic delivery of nation-building infrastructure.
14 February
- Extra $75M Safety Investment in Warrego Highway
More than $75 million is being invested by the Australian and Queensland governments in a safer Warrego Highway from Oakey to Miles over coming months.
13 February
- Freight Network improvements in focus
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack has reminded stakeholders that the second intake of the Government’s Trials Business Case Program closes soon.
12 February
- Bruce Highway upgrade powers into 2019
Big changes are coming for motorists in 2019 as construction on one of the Sunshine Coast’s largest projects moves ahead.
11 February
- More Bruce Highway safety works underway North of Gin Gin
Safety upgrades have started along a 2.4-kilometre section of the Bruce Highway located about 1.5 kilometres north of Gin Gin in the Bundaberg region.
07 February
- Doorstop - Giffard, Victoria
Subjects: Drought in Gippsland; Future Drought Fund; communications during emergencies; water infrastructure; Aussie Farms' charity status; media coverage of live export ban
06 February
- Press Conference - Tinamba, Victoria
Subjects: Water infrastructure; Gippsland road infrastructure; drought; financial services royal commission
06 February
- Six-laning the Bruce Highway to Steve Irwin Way a step closer
Detailed design to widen the Bruce Highway to six lanes between Caboolture and Steve Irwin Way is about to start, setting the project up for a 2020 construction start date.
06 February
- Press conference, Temora NSW
Subjects: Newell Highway corridor strategy; Royal Commission into Banks; Trade with UK, Europe
05 February
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#NewellHighway will mean more competitive agricultural and mining sectors, thanks to a more reliable freight network through regional NSW. This will in turn support the growth of regional communities along the 1058km stretch of road.@PRIME7Wagga@SarahNavin05 February
- Local Communities Central in Newell Highway Study
Local expertise to boost freight efficiency and road safety, as well as flood preparation, are front and centre as the Australian Government’s Newell Highway Corridor Strategy gets under way, with PwC Australia selected to deliver the study.
05 February