The Hon Michael McCormack MP, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development
- New era for water infrastructure: applications open for $500 million in funding
State and territory governments are urged to apply for a share of $500 million for new water infrastructure projects, which have the potential to transform regional communities and economies.
18 January
- South Hobart Football scores $1 million goal
The Liberal and Nationals' Government has today committed $1 million to help fund facility upgrades for one of the oldest football clubs in Australia—The South Hobart Football Club.
18 January
- Works begin to replace old Lochaber Creek Bridge
Work to replace a 78-year-old bridge on the Burnett Highway near Eidsvold began last week.
18 January
- Design underway for Bruce Highway safety upgrade north of Glenwood
Detailed design is underway for upgrades to the Bruce Highway near Gootchie, in the growing area north of Glenwood, Queensland.
17 January
- Landholders to share Inland Rail's economic gains
Farmers and other landholders have an opportunity to share in the broader economic benefits of the Inland Rail’s construction, by supplying suitable materials direct from borrow pits and quarries.
17 January
- National reduction in road deaths
A notable decline in 2018 nationwide road deaths with 78 fewer fatalities has been welcomed—but the drop should not be seen as a green light to trigger complacency.
17 January
- New arts project to tell stories of convict women and orphan children in Tasmania
The Liberal & Nationals Government has today committed $100,000 to help fund From the Shadows—an important arts project which tells the stories of convict women and orphan school children in Tasmania through sculpture.
15 January
- New Kilcoy Creek bridge won't be so creeky
An 85-year-old timber bridge carrying the D’Aguilar Highway over Kilcoy Creek will be replaced later this year with a new 15-metre-long, two-lane concrete bridge.
14 January
- Infrastructure Australia appoints new CEO
The Australian Government has welcomed Infrastructure Australia’s (IA) announcement of Romilly Madew as its new Chief Executive Officer, to continue important independent work analysing and assessing infrastructure projects to provide strategic advice and guidance, to State and Federal decision-makers.
14 January
- North Hobart Football Club upgrade
The Liberal and Nationals' Government has today committed $830,000 to upgrade the North Hobart Football Club.
11 January
- Work starts on Bruce Highway upgrade at Chatsworth
The New Year brings more safety upgrades on the Bruce Highway, with roadworks now under way on a 4.7-kilometre stretch of highway at Chatsworth, north of Gympie.
11 January
- Red tape culls aids agri-efficiency
Modernised heavy vehicle access – backed by the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government, to slash agricultural industry red tape and boost business efficiencies – are a significant step closer to reality.
10 January
- Doorstop interview at Wagga Wagga NSW
With: Mr Scott Whiteman, CEO, Riverina Oils and Bio Energy Pty Ltd
10 January
- Interview with Chris Kenny, 2GB Sydney
Subjects: Driverless vehicles, Fraser Anning
07 January
- New lights for Southern City BMX club
The Liberal and Nationals' Government has today committed $60,000 to the installation of new lights at the Southern City BMX Club in Berriedale.
10 January