Media releases

Kempsey has secured funding from the Australian and NSW Labor Governments to kickstart work on one of the largest water infrastructure projects on the Mid North Coast that will future proof the drinking supply of Kempsey, Frederickton, Smithtown and...

The Albanese Labor Government is today announcing $80 million for two new programs to improve the quality of water flowing onto the Great Barrier Reef.

The dedication of the Central Western Desert Indigenous Protected Area has this week been marked – meaning better land management and jobs for locals.

The Albanese Government has now approved enough new renewable energy to power the equivalent of nearly every single household in Australia.

The Albanese Labor Government is better protecting Australia’s precious places with $5.3 million to restore rare, exceptional and outstanding heritage sites.

Construction is underway on two major infrastructure projects that will help to boost environmental outcomes for critical waterways in Southern NSW while minimising impacts to private landholders.

The Albanese Labor Government has today released the first set of National Ecosystem Accounts which will help Australians better understand the value of nature to our economy and our wellbeing.

The Albanese Labor Government is investing $700,000 to save five species of galaxias fish which are at imminent risk of extinction.

The Federal Government’s icebreaking research vessel, the RSV Nuyina, will depart next week with 60 scientists on board heading to conduct globally important science in Antarctica’s Denman Glacier region.

The CEO of the Bureau of Meteorology and Director of Meteorology, Dr Andrew Johnson PSM, has advised me of his intention to conclude his term in early September 2025, after nine years at the helm.