Freight agency to coordinate government, industry
Shifting more freight to rail and working more closely with councils are key elements of the Victorian Government’s latest freight plan.
23 July, 2018 Infrastructure
Asset management: new guide supports continuous improvement
A lack of support and resources are among the key challenges facing asset managers, according to research that has informed new guidelines.
13 July, 2018
Council parks, play spaces take out top honours
The transformation of a sloped car park into a vibrant green community space and a project to increase public use of urban waterway corridors are among the local government initiatives recognised in recent awards.
10 July, 2018
Melbourne’s transport goes ‘backwards’ despite update
Proposals for an updated public transport strategy for Melbourne, which is leading the country in population growth, have come in for sharp criticism.
5 July, 2018
Smarter roads: report urges government on transport technologies
Intelligent transport technology like puffin crossings and mobile driving apps are governments’ key tools to unlocking safer, less congested roads, according to a major review.
28 June, 2018
Boost for health workforce, homeless services in NSW budget
Assertive outreach services and a new social impact investment are among the elements of a $1 billion homelessness package to be included in NSW’s budget today.
18 June, 2018
Councils leveraging technology to predict asset risk
New and emerging technologies are helping councils to predict risk within infrastructure assets and improve accountability and service delivery.
18 June, 2018
Governments must use procurement ‘muscle’ responsibly
Major Australian engineering and design firms are calling on Australian governments to adopt a new policy for ethical and fair dealings with private contractors.
18 June, 2018
Local government key to tackling public transport woes: expert
One of Australia’s foremost public transport experts has called for greater local government involvement in Australia’s public transport system.
15 June, 2018
How councils can optimise asset management, mitigate risks
Software that forecasts infrastructure deterioration and data analysis that reviews processes are among the tools helping local governments to improve asset management.
11 June, 2018
New framework guides governments on risks
Heatwaves pose the greatest threat to Sydney, followed by storms and bushfires, according to an international benchmark of cities’ capacity to handle shocks and stresses.
7 June, 2018
Growing cities face challenges of keeping the masses moving
Cities are expanding upwards and downwards, as well as outwards. With urban density also increasing, moving people efficiently around the city, often using ageing infrastructure, is quite a challenge, write Andrea Connor and Donald McNeill.
5 June, 2018
Freight investment turns on government regulation: CEO
Industry calls on government to encourage private freight investment by streamlining regulation and to make greater use of rail.
28 May, 2018
Integrated planning key to liveable cities: report
Consistent, evidence-based policies across state and local governments are essential to creating healthy communities, new research shows.
17 May, 2018
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