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

Council curfews accused of fueling panic buying

Councils are being asked to waive supermarket delivery curfews to help minimise panic buying.

19 March, 2020

Heavy vehicle law ‘prioritises box ticking over safety’

National heavy vehicle laws are inconsistent and onerous, a Productivity Commission inquiry has heard.

11 November, 2019

Councils call out transport funding shortfall

Councils want funds to improve the condition of local roads and comply with heavy vehicle laws.

24 July, 2019