Three contractors shortlisted for final Victorian Inland Rail projects

CPB Contractors, John Holland and McConnell Dowell have been shortlisted to build the final eight Inland Rail projects in Victoria.

13 August, 2023

New company to oversee delivery of Inland Rail

The government has announced a new subsidiary company and board of directors to take over delivery of the inland rail project from the ARTC.

11 July, 2023

Victorian public servant to head inter-jurisdictional transport body

A new boss has appointed been appointed at the National Transport Commission.

3 July, 2023

High Speed Rail Authority set to start work as board announced

The new HSRA, tasked with overseeing development of the high-speed east coast rail network, will start work on June 13.

5 June, 2023

Port of Melbourne joins global Green Ports Forum

Port of Melbourne has joined a global forum of cities and ports that aim to advance maritime decarbonisation.

2 June, 2023

Council hails ‘David v Goliath’ victory against Inland Rail

An independent review has found the Inland Rail is behind schedule, over budget and in need of a reset.

12 April, 2023

New appointments address ‘capability gaps’ in ARTC after critical report

New appointments will help address ‘capability gaps’ in the ARTC following a critical report on the Inland Rail.

12 February, 2023

New CEO to steer WA Southern Ports through capital renewal

Keith Wilks has been appointed CEO of the Southern Ports Authority.

26 January, 2023

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