Smart fleet brings down cost of construction for council

A NSW council is installing smart surveying technology in its construction fleet.

11 October, 2019

Public transport’s greatest leap forward

On-demand services are making it easier and more convenient for commuters to get around without having to rely on pre-scheduled timetables.

10 October, 2019

Report wants ‘all options’ for water security

Water stakeholders want dams, desal, restrictions and recycling to be part of future planning.

6 October, 2019

Clearer policy needed on energy from waste

As landfills reach capacity, and waste disposal costs soar, the energy from waste alternative has gathered momentum over the last few years.

16 September, 2019

$2b worth of Qld infrastructure listed as national priorities

Infrastructure Australia has updated its list of national priorities.

16 September, 2019

Electric scooters are polluters, study finds

Electric scooters may not be as environmentally friendly as we’re being led to believe.

4 September, 2019

Call for inquiry to probe road transport industry ‘crisis’

Transport workers have launched a call for a Senate inquiry to probe the pressures pushing the industry to breaking point.

8 August, 2019

Defence’s botched air traffic program under scrutiny

A federal government plan for an overarching air traffic system has ended in delays and cost blowouts.

5 August, 2019

Councils call out transport funding shortfall

Councils want funds to improve the condition of local roads and comply with heavy vehicle laws.

24 July, 2019

Newcastle set to begin trial of driverless bus

Driverless transport is coming to Newcastle, with tests set to begin on an automated shuttle bus.

11 July, 2019

Australia Post fails cyber security test

Australia Post has failed to effectively identify and manage cyber security risks, an audit has found.

5 July, 2019

Warragamba Dam threat to Blue Mountains: UNESCO

Plans to modify Warragamba Dam could threaten the Blue Mountains’ World Heritage qualities.

4 July, 2019

Sewage-munching bugs save council $400k

An award-winning sewage treatment plant has ditched chemicals for sludge-eating bugs.

1 July, 2019

‘Ticking time bomb’ fire risk for 340 Sydney buildings

Government documents list hundreds of properties across Sydney as combustible cladding risks.

26 June, 2019