Cycling infrastructure becomes economic imperative

Cycling infrastructure is becoming an economic imperative for local government areas and businesses in their district.

10 August, 2022

TfNSW seeks expressions of interest for automated bus trial

TfNSW is seeking expression of interest from local and international businesses to participate in an on-road trial of automated buses.

7 August, 2022

Report argues case against Melbourne’s suburban rail loop

A likely slowdown in Melbourne’s population growth means one of state’s biggest transport infrastructure projects won’t be needed, a report says.

5 August, 2022

Predictive tech helps council manage assets

SA’s smallest metropolitan council says using predictive technology to monitor infrastructure has made asset management less costly and more efficient.

3 August, 2022

Council says integrated camera network boosts security

City of Hobart Council has upgraded the city’s legacy security system and reinstated it as a single, citywide integrated network.

1 August, 2022

Infrastructure grants ‘not based on merit’

The national audit office has found that grants from a federal fund designed to support regional communities favoured areas in Nationals-held seats.

1 August, 2022

Aussie smart parking company looks to expand in US

An award-winning Sydney-based smart parking and urban mobility startup is hoping to grow its US market.

25 July, 2022

SEQ councils in deal to develop autonomous air taxi service

Councils have entered a partnership with a global company for an electronic self-flying air taxi service.

21 July, 2022

MP found corrupt for trying to influence councillors

The ICAC has found John Sidoti engaged in serious corrupt conduct by trying to influence councillors to benefit his family’s property interests.

20 July, 2022

Queensland faces dire social housing shortage, audit finds

Queensland is failing to effectively manage its social housing register amid a growth in demand that’s threatening to outstrip supply.

18 July, 2022

Report finds wind, solar cheapest for energy

Analysis finds wind and solar are the cheapest source of energy generation and storage in Australia.

14 July, 2022

Smart tech helps identify potholes before they form

New predictive AI technology that can be installed on buses and garbage trucks to improve road maintenance will soon be available to NSW LGAs.

13 July, 2022

Airport land sale ‘breached social contract’

A report says the $30m purchase of land for Sydney’s second airport highlights the need for a federal ICAC.

13 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