Great expectations and how to manage them
It is important that the government works hand-in-glove with the private sector to manage expectations on projects.
17 April, 2019
Infrastructure
Auditor questions board members’ email use
A report has thrown into question the behaviour of board members at a $5 billion infrastructure lending facility.
15 April, 2019
Boost for regions in billion-dollar budget windfall
The Budget is being sold as good news for Australia’s struggling regions.
8 April, 2019
Darwin council’s smart city lessons from Taiwan
After visiting Taiwan,City of Darwin Council is representing the nation on a global smart city committee.
8 April, 2019
Why the Budget let us down: ALGA
The president of Australia’s local government peak tells Government News why councils feel let down by the federal budget.
4 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
Budget infrastructure splashout leaves councils underwhelmed
Local government has emerged with some wins out of the federal budget but the peak national body for councils says funding falls short.
3 April, 2019
Excavated light rail artefacts record first contact
A report has revealed the importance of an Aboriginal archaelogical find at the Sydney Light Rail construction site.
1 April, 2019
Local government promised $1.1 billion for roads in budget
Local councils have welcomed the announcement of a $1 billion regional road funding package to be included in Tuesday’s federal budget.
30 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
CSIRO finds Inland Rail a boon for agriculture
CSIRO research has found the nation’s largest rail infrastructure project connecting regional Australia could save agriculture up to $70 million a year.
21 March, 2019
Growing call for use of recyclables in roadworks
The recycling industry is urging the state government to mandate the use of recyclables in public roadworks.
21 March, 2019
VIVID to explore what drives cities’ success
Sydney’s Vivid festival will feature a series of events exploring how cities can boost visitation and transform their economies.
19 March, 2019
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