Council weighs multi-million social housing land transfer

A regional Victorian council is considering transferring council-owned land worth for social housing.

21 February, 2022

Research finds $140b case for high-speed rail

A high-speed rail network could bring many benefits, including creating value uplift and increasing liveability.

21 February, 2022

Investors back renewables as power plant shuts down

Commercial interest in renewables is up as Australia’s largest coal-fired power plant announces its closure.

17 February, 2022

LGNSW Budget submission calls for more money for regional roads transfer

NSW councils want more money for the promised transfer of regional roads to state ownership.

7 February, 2022

Going underground – the future of planning?

In the future, buildings may be constructed underground to accommodate increasing population growth.

3 February, 2022

More than three quarters of regional NSW roads overdue for renewal

A government report rates about 2,000 kilometres of regional roads as poor or very poor.

3 February, 2022

Ministerial powers used to override council planning decision

The Qld government has enacted special ministerial powers to override a council planning decision.

31 January, 2022

Changes to NSW infrastructure contribution reforms package

The NSW Government has acted upon changes recommended by local councils and Local Government NSW on its infrastructure contribution reforms package.

25 November, 2021

Councils to receive $1b for infrastructure projects

Local councils across Australia will soon receive funding for priority community infrastructure projects.

15 November, 2021

Skills shortage in infrastructure a concern

Mini qualification courses could be key to addressing the skills shortage in infrastructure.

15 November, 2021

Turf wars see minister order guidelines for councils

NSW councils will get the state’s first guidelines on the use of artificial turf because of concerns about environmental and other impacts.

24 October, 2021

AI driving innovation in geographic information systems

Artificial intelligence is transforming the geographic information systems (GIS) industry.

21 October, 2021

Australia’s largest electric bus fleet to be deployed in Sydney

A depot in Sydney’s inner west will be retrofitted for 40 electric buses, 36 chargers, stationary batteries and rooftop solar PV.

21 October, 2021

‘Unprecedented wave’ of public infrastructure spending ahead

Investment in public infrastructure over the next five years will top $218 billion with annual spending set to hit $52 billion by 2023.

13 October, 2021