New freight council launched in NSW

A new NSW Freight Transport Advisory Council will replace the Freight and Logistics Advisory Council and the Road Freight Industry Council.

14 March, 2022

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

Inland Rail consultation ‘a joke’, councils say

A report says the ARTC needs to work more closely with local government to garner support for the Inland Rail.

16 August, 2021

Report calls for end to ‘sugar-hit’ infrastructure investment

The expansion of Townsville Port is an example of courageous nation building, a think tank says.

10 June, 2021

Early CSIRO results back economic case for Inland Rail

A CSIRO analysis suggests an Inland Rail could save around $170m in transport costs a year.

31 May, 2021

Budget pours $15b into infrastructure projects

The federal budget contains a $15.2 billion cash injection for infrastructure projects.

11 May, 2021

NSW govt plans Blue Mountains mega tunnel

The NSW government wants to build an 11 km tunnel through the Blue Mountains.

3 May, 2021

UGL wins $1.5b country rail contract with TfNSW

Transport for NSW has awarded a $1.5 billion contract to operate and maintain the Country Regional Network.

15 February, 2021

Council cries foul over nation’s biggest freight rail project

A regional Queensland council is standing up against plans for the Inland Rail.

28 January, 2021

Boost for train stations, road safety in NSW budget

The NSW budget which will focus on job-creating infrastructure projects.

15 November, 2020

Budget infrastructure spend targets COVID recovery

The federal budget will contain major funding for road upgrades in the NT and WA.

5 October, 2020

More council stimulus funding expected in budget

Councils are banking on next week’s budget to deliver an extension of Commonwealth stimulus measures.

1 October, 2020

Stamp out slavery by seeing further into your supply chain

Many government agencies and businesses don’t have the tools required to keep track of the risks in their extended supply chains.

16 September, 2020

Councils get $4m for regional road upgrades

NSW councils will get $382 million to help repair, maintain and seal regional roads.

29 June, 2020