Federal Election

Fast internet graphic. | Newsreel

Billions to upgrade entire NBN to FTTN by 2030

An extra $3.8 billion will be invested in the National Broadband Network (NBN) to ensure the entire network is fibre-to-the-node (FTTN). Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Read more 14 January 2025
Federal opposition leader Peter Dutton. | Newsreel

Dutton’s election year “launch” short of answers

By Michelle Grattan Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s Sunday “soft launch” of his campaign for election year was carefully calibrated to pitch to the party faithful
Read more 13 January 2025
Road works in new development. | Newsreel

$100m infrastructure boost to housing developments

Almost 5000 homes will be built in Queensland through an injection of $100m in Federal funding. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said 10 projects would be allocated
Read more 9 January 2025
First Avenue Streetscape at Maroochydore. | Newsreel

$25 million to fast-track Sunshine Coast projects

The Sunshine Coast region has secured more than $25 million in Federal funding to fast-track two major projects. The allocation came from a $159 million commitment to
Read more 8 January 2025
Bruce Highway sign. | Newsreel

$9 billion three-star plan for a safer Bruce Highway

Nine billion dollars will be invested to bring the entire length of Queensland’s Bruce Highway up to a minimum three-star safety rating. Prime Minister Anthony
Read more 6 January 2025