Media Releases

New Overtaking Lanes Provide Safer Passing Opportunities

Newly constructed dual overtaking lanes on the Peak Downs Highway are improving driving conditions for motorists travelling from Mackay to the Bowen Basin coalfields.

New Home For Queenslands Orchestra

The Australian and Queensland governments have come together to build a new, modern home for the Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

Gold Coast Stadium Project Gets Underway

The $126 million redevelopment of the Gold Coast Stadium is one step closer today as demolition gets underway at the site in Carrara.

Economic Stimulus: $145,000 For Lorn To Bolwarra Bike Path

Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would provide more than $145,000 towards the Lorn to Bolwarra bike path project in Maitland.

Economic Stimulus: $232,000 For Great Lakes Cycleways

Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would provide more than $232,000 for bike path projects in Forster and Nabiac.

Economic Stimulus: $113,000 For Natimuk To Mt Arapiles Bike Trail

Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would provide nearly $113,000 for the Natimuk to Mt Arapiles bike trail in western Victoria.

Economic Stimulus: $401,000 For Nambucca Bike Path

Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would provide more than $401,000 towards cycling infrastructure in Nambucca.

Economic Stimulus: Nearly $1 Million For Hervey Bay Cycleway

Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would provide nearly $1 million towards a new shared path for cyclists and pedestrians at Hervey Bay.

Economic Stimulus: $909,000 For Coffs Cycling Infrastructure

Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would provide $909,000 towards cycling infrastructure in Coffs Harbour.

Way Cleared For Multi-Purpose Community Centre At Cooktown

Airservices Australia has been completed the relocation of its navigation aid facility at Cooktown, paving the way for construction to start on the region's new multipurpose community centre.

Economic Stimulus: $260,000 For Gulf Savannah Cycleways

Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would provide more than $260,000 for bike paths in Normanton and Georgetown in the Gulf Savannah region of Queensland.

Economic Stimulus: $362,000 For Mission Beach Cycleway

Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would provide nearly $362,000 towards a cycleway project in Mission Beach.

Lismore Community Infrastructure Projects Officially Open

Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Anthony Albanese today joined with Page MP Janelle Saffin to officially open Goonellabah's new Youth Plaza and mark the completion of work at South Lismore's Nesbitt Park.

Back O'Bourke Exhibition Centre: 500 Years Of Stories

Today I had the pleasure of visiting Bourke to officially open Australia's newest tourism icon: the Back O' Bourke Exhibition Centre.

Economic Stimulus: $628,000 For Bike Paths In Kyogle And Lismore

The Rudd Labor Government is partnering with two local councils to invest $628,000 to upgrade and expand cycling infrastructure in Kyogle and Lismore.

$4.4 Million For Melbourne Cycleways

The Rudd Labor Government will invest $4.4 million in cycling infrastructure projects across Melbourne.

Record Road And Rail Spending Rolling Out On Schedule

Around the country construction work is currently underway on major road and rail projects worth $9.3 billion, supporting thousands of jobs and modernising the nations vital transport infrastructure following a decade of neglect.

Economic Stimulus: NSW Border To Acacia Ridge Rail Upgrade

The modernisation of the interstate rail network continues unabated, with work now underway on the significant upgrade of the line between the NSW border and the Brisbane suburb of Acacia Ridge.

Economic Stimulus: $154,000 For Warrnambool Cycleways

Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would provide more than $154,000 for cycling infrastructure in Warrnambool.

Economic Stimulus: $208,000 For Bike Paths In Gippsland

Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would provide more than $208,000 towards two bike path projects in the Gippsland region.

Economic Stimulus: $114,000 For Yarra Ranges Bike Paths

Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would provide $114,000 towards two bike path projects in the Yarra Ranges.

NSW Grain Review Report Released

The Australian Government has today released the final report from the NSW Grain Freight Review Taskforce an important milestone towards making sure farmers can continue to get their produce to markets both here and overseas.

Economic Stimulus: $521,000 For New England Bike Paths

Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would provide more than $521,000 towards three bike path projects in the New England region.

Economic Stimulus: $75,000 For Bike Paths In Hay

Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would provide $75,000 towards bike path projects in Hay.

Economic Stimulus: $440,000 For Bike Paths In Maranoa

Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would provide nearly $440,000 towards bike path projects in the electorate of Maranoa.

Economic Stimulus: $539,000 For Mornington Peninsula Cycleways

Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would provide more than $539,000 towards two bike path projects on the Mornington Peninsula.

Economic Stimulus: $125,000 For Bike Path In Thurgoona

Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would provide $125,000 towards the construction of a bike path in Thurgoona.

$558,000 For Southern Highlands & Tablelands Bike Paths

Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would provide more than $558,000 for two bike path projects in the Southern Highlands and Tablelands.

Economic Stimulus: $70,000 For Cobar Bicycle Path

Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would provide nearly $70,000 towards the construction of a new bike path in Cobar.

Contract Awarded for Regional Rail Link Design Services

The $4.3 billion Regional Rail Link project has reached another major milestone with the appointment of Kellogg Brown and Root (KBR) and Arup to complete the final planning and geotechnical work before construction starts in 2010.

Economic Stimulus: $1.2 Million For Canberra Bike Paths

The Rudd and Stanhope Labor Governments will provide more than $1.2 million for cycleways in Canberra.

Economic Stimulus: $850,000 for Bike Paths in Nowra & Ulladulla

The Rudd Labor Government is partnering with Shoalhaven City Council to invest $1.7 million to upgrade and expand cycling infrastructure in Nowra and Ulladulla.

Economic Stimulus: $5.4m for Cycling Infrastructure Across the Illawarra and South Coast

The Rudd Labor Government is partnering with five local councils to invest $4.1 million to upgrade and expand cycling infrastructure in communities across the Illawarra and South Coast.

$2.8 Million for Cycling Infrastructure in Western Australia

Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese, and Parliamentary Secretary for Western and Northern Australia, Gary Gray, today announced that the Rudd Labor Government would invest more than $2.8 million in 16 cycling infrastructure projects in Western Australia.

New Compensation Regime For Oil Tanker Spills

Australia has this week joined an international fund that provides substantial compensation in the unlikely event of oil tanker spilling its load off our coastline.

New Technology Will Make Australia's Country Roads Safer

New Australian-based research confirms the safety value of Electronic Stability Control (ESC), further vindicating the Governments decision to mandate this technology in all new models of cars, passenger vans and off-road vehicles from November 2011.

Maintenance Contract Awarded For North Coast Roads

A joint federal and state-funded maintenance contract worth $1.1 million has been awarded for work on North Coast roads.

Major Project Facilitation status granted to Hancock

I have granted Major Project Facilitation (MPF) status to three multi-billion mining proposals being progressed by Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd, underscoring the Governments efforts to support major new private investment during the global recession.

Visionary South Road Superway Unveiled

The Prime Minister and South Australian Premier today announced the design concept for a South Road Superway that will be the backbone of a dedicated north-south transport corridor for Adelaide.

Final Plans Announced For Anthonys Cutting Upgrade

Local access arrangements for the new Western Freeway route between Melton and Bacchus Marsh have been finalised with two new ramps included to reinstate direct freeway access at Hopetoun Park Road, Victorian Roads and Ports Minister Tim Pallas announced today.
(Media release issued by Tim Pallas Victorian Minister for Roads and Ports)

Upgrades Completed At Bencubbin Recreation Complex

Bencubbin sporting groups have a great new facility with the opening of the $55,000 upgrade to the Recreation Complex today.

Economic Stimulus: $3 Million For Cycling Infrastructure In South Australia

The Rudd Labor Government is investing more than $3 million in 35 cycling infrastructure projects in South Australia as part of our $40 million National Bike Paths Projects fund.

Molong Overpass Construction Underway

Construction of a new rail overpass at Molong on the Mitchell Highway is now underway.

Call for Tenders Brings Bulahdelah Bypass a Step Closer

Construction companies interested in building the Bulahdelah Bypass on the Pacific Highway have until 25 November to submit their best bid under the tender process being conducted by the NSW Road and Traffic Authority (RTA).

Economic Stimulus: $5.4m for Cycling Infrastructure in Sydney

The Rudd Labor Government will invest $5.4 million to upgrade and expand cycling infrastructure in communities across Sydney.

Economic Stimulus: $2.2 Million for New Cycling Infrastructure in Tasmania

The Rudd Labor Government is investing more than $2.2 million in six cycling infrastructure projects in Tasmania from our $40 million National Bike Paths Projects fund.

Work Underway On Capricorn Corner Upgrade

Work is now underway upgrading a dangerous section of the Barton Highway known as Capricorn Corner, located 28 kilometres north of the Australian Capital Territory.

University Building Approved At Gold Coast Airport

I have approved the construction of a second building at the Gold Coast Airport campus of Southern Cross University.

Applications Open For $220 Million In Community Infrastructure

The Rudd Labor Government has today opened Round Two of the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP), worth $220 million.

Funding To Improve Womens Participation In Local Government

The Rudd Labor Government will provide $490,000 for a range of projects to help improve the participation of women in the nations councils and shires.

Rudd Government Moves Ahead With $25 Million Local Government Reform Fund

Local government reform has moved a step closer with the release of guidelines and operating arrangements for the Rudd Labor Governments $25 million Local Government Reform Fund.

New Aged Care Facility Opened in Darwin's North

A new modern facility for disadvantaged elderly Territorians has opened its doors, helping to ease pressure on the Territory's existing aged care services.

Funding Boost for League's One Home One Community Project

The Federal and NSW governments have joined with the Australian and National Rugby Leagues (ARL-NRL) in a partnership to further grow the game at the grassroots level and ensure it continues to play a central role in Australia's national life.

Infrastructure Projects Completed in Mid-Western NSW

Today marks the official opening of two important community infrastructure projects in western NSW - the Kandos Skate Park and Glen Willow Sporting Facility.

Economic Stimulus: New Cycle Facilities For Geraldton

Geraldton in Western Australia has become the first community in Australia to benefit from the Rudd Labor Governments $40 million investment in cycling infrastructure, a key element of the Economic Stimulus Plan.