Darwin hopes e-scooters will boost economy 

Darwin’s new e-scooters will mine users’ data in the hope of delivering economic returns to local businesses.

19 April, 2019

Rates review announced for Victorian councils

The Victorian government will undertake a review of council rates and charges.

18 April, 2019

Government must steer the transport revolution: report

A parliamentary report has called for the creation of an ‘automated transport ecosystem’ for the transition to driverless buses, trains and cars.

4 April, 2019

AG slams management of troubled defence projects

Defence is failing to properly manage under-performing projects, an Auditor General’s report has found.

26 March, 2019

Seattle’s lessons on liveable localities

Seattle’s transport mastermind explains how the city is balancing unprecedented growth with a thriving, liveable locality.

25 March, 2019

Claims of ‘secrecy’, misused funds in transport projects

Melbourne and Sydney transport projects have been plagued by ropey estimates and lack of scrutiny, a conference has heard.

25 March, 2019

What new heavy vehicle regulations mean for councils

Whether council vehicles are operating in council depots or on public roads, new heavy vehicle laws have far reaching requirements for all involved.

22 March, 2019

Calls for strategic maritime fleet

Unions and industry have put forward the case for the creation of an Australian maritime fleet that would offer strategic national interest benefits.

18 March, 2019

City of Sydney CEO calls out “ideology” in city planning 

The CEO of Australia’s fastest growing city is urging city-makers to abandon ideology and herald a new era of stewardship.

14 March, 2019

Electric vehicle charging network a high national priority

Australia needs to get a nationwide charging network in place to respond to the expected increase in electric vehicles.

13 March, 2019

NSW councils say roads and bridges funding overdue

The State Government’s $1 billion pledge has been a long time coming, NSW councils say.

27 February, 2019

Department adopts smart fleet

Insurance claims reduced and $1 million in operational savings achieved with GPS tracking technology.

21 January, 2019

Audit finds gaps in councils’ asset systems

Local government must improve their asset management or risk increased management costs or lower service levels, auditor says.

14 January, 2019

Asset backlog needs ‘interconnected’ response by councils

As councils grapple with infrastructure decay, optimising asset management through an ‘interconnected’ approach is more important than ever.  

13 December, 2018