Defence ‘megaproject’ hit by delays, blowouts
The $80 billion Future Submarine program is already experiencing a nine-month design hold-up.
15 January, 2020
Assets & Fleet
Infrastructure, drought funds in MYEFO
The mid-year economic update has $4.2 billion in new and accelerated infrastructure spending.
16 December, 2019
Tas delegation meets with French sub partner
Tasmania’s Premier has held talks with defence firm Thales over a submarine technology deal.
20 November, 2019
Heavy vehicle law ‘prioritises box ticking over safety’
National heavy vehicle laws are inconsistent and onerous, a Productivity Commission inquiry has heard.
11 November, 2019
Postie bikes to become a thing of the past
The traditional postie bike will eventually be phased out, Australia Post says.
28 October, 2019
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
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