‘There should be hundreds of people’ on light rail works

Transport minister challenges builder’s denials of a go-slow on Sydney light rail construction and insists the project can still be completed on schedule. 

10 October, 2018

Take the politics out of infrastructure: analysts

A growing chorus of experts and policy makers are calling on governments to introduce more robust and transparent processes for selecting major public works.

8 October, 2018

Waste water plagued by ‘longstanding issues’

An audit shows Victorian councils are not managing problematic domestic waste water systems, which an expert says reflects a national problem in need of reform.

24 September, 2018

Urban development at a ‘critical juncture’

Australia needs a national plan for the growth of cities and regions overseen by a minister, national chief planner and a new COAG council, parliamentary committee says.

20 September, 2018

Climate change a challenge to infrastructure, assets

Governments at all levels are facing mounting costs from a range of climate-related threats to infrastructure and transport, according to a Senate inquiry.

16 August, 2018

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

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