Addressing the affordable housing crisis

Local government can support affordable housing by requiring new developments to include affordable and low-cost dwellings, a new report says.

7 July, 2022

Cyberwarfare ‘here to stay’ as threat to critical infrastructure

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shows that cyberwarfare is a factor that must be taken into account in future cyber security strategies, a forum has heard.

6 July, 2022

Sustainability, housing, top list for western Sydney councils

Sustainability measures and affordable housing are priorities for Western Sydney’s councils over the next four years.

4 July, 2022

New online land use tool for NSW developers

The NSW government has launched a new land use tool to help developers and is also working on a new gravity model to assist with infrastructure projects.

27 June, 2022

MAV, CHIA release new affordable housing resources for local government

The Municipal Association of Victoria has teamed up with CHIA to produce a set of resources to help councils increase affordable housing.

20 June, 2022

Council to increase rates for Airbnb properties

Home owners who put their properties on Airbnb will face higher rates in a bid by Brisbane City Council to free up long-term rentals.

20 June, 2022

Decarbonising the transport sector

A new report by three peak road, rail and infrastructure bodies provides a roadmap for decarbonising the nation’s transport sector.

6 June, 2022

Work begins on Australia’s biggest wind farm

Construction has started on Queensland’s mega MacIntyre Wind Farm precinct.

2 June, 2022

Premier ignores infrastructure NSW recommendation on light rail project

The NSW government will invest more than $600 million to progress work on the Parramatta light rail, ignoring the advice of its own infrastructure advisory body.

2 June, 2022

Looking after the hidden heroes of infrastructure

Flood events may increase the strain on a culvert’s passable hydraulic capacity, resulting in many culverts being reclassified as undersized and increasing the risk of damage to roads, rail, and other critical infrastructure.

23 May, 2022

Romilly Madew to leave Infrastructure Australia

Romilly Madew is departing Infrastructure Australia at the end of July to take up a new role at the helm of Engineers Australia.

19 May, 2022

UK expert offers perspectives on infrastructure reform

Australia faces similar infrastructure challenges to the UK but is less ready to embrace reform, a visiting expert says.

19 May, 2022

Research finds Aussie cities fail to meet health and sustainability thresholds

Australian cities may be less likely to promote healthy and sustainable lifestyles than some lower-income global counterparts, research suggests.

12 May, 2022

Shortlist announced for Central West REZ

A shortlist of potential operators has been announced for Australia’s first renewable energy zone in the NSW central west.

9 May, 2022