Council alliance takes collaborative approach to waste management

Three South East Queensland Councils have formed an alliance to push for a new regional recycling facility.

23 September, 2021

The greening of government fleets

Government fleets are going green. We take a look at some of the latest initiatives.

20 September, 2021

Milestone contracts awarded for major NSW infrastructure projects

The NSW government has awarded three significant contracts for major infrastructure works

20 September, 2021

Dumped contractor disappointed over nuclear subs decision

Global defence contractor Naval Group says it’s a major disappointment that it has been dumped as the builder of Australia’s next fleet of submarines after the Prime Minister announced a deal with the UK and US to build a nuclear fleet.

16 September, 2021

More than half Commonwealth procurement non-competitive

Despite its competition policy more than half of the Australian government’s procurement is via limited tender, an inquiry has heard.

14 September, 2021

Interactive map helps stakeholders plan EV infrastructure

The NSW government has released an EV charging masterplan to help providers and planners develop future fast-charging infrastructure.

12 September, 2021

State govt assets worth $120b facing climate risks

NSW state government agencies aren’t being supported to manage climate risks like floods, bushfires and extreme weather that could affect billions of dollars worth of assets.

9 September, 2021

Sustainability at centre of Infrastructure Australia 2021 plan

Infrastructure Australia has released a 15-year vision of what it thinks infrastructure investment and delivery should look like in a post pandemic, climate-compromised world.

6 September, 2021

WA develops road safety rating tool for local government

WALGA is developing a safety rating tool to help councils prioritise investment in road works

30 August, 2021

Council to produce tiles from dumped mattresses

Shoalhaven City Council is building a green ceramics ‘micro-factory’ that will turn discarded mattresses and glass waste into tiles.

25 August, 2021

Queensland adds five hydrogen vehicles to government fleet

QFleet has added five zero-emission fuel cell electric vehicles, the first in the state, to the Queensland government fleet.

23 August, 2021

Councils form procurement partnership for sustainable roads

Sixteen NSW councils have joined together in what they’re calling a game-changing procurement partnership to build sustainable roads.

12 August, 2021

Way cleared for SA radioactive waste dump

Australia’s resources minister has issued a formal notice of intent to establish a radioactive waste site on the South Australian Eyre Peninsula, clearing the way for land acquisition to begin.

11 August, 2021

Transporting urban mobility into the future

There’s a lot of hype around Mobility as a Service, but what is it and what does government neeed to do to get there?

9 August, 2021