Budget to deliver $17.9b for road, rail projects

The federal budget will contain $17.9 billion for infrastructure projects, boosting the investment pipeline to more than $120 billion.

28 March, 2022

NSW announces net zero shore power plan for shipping precinct

The NSW government plans to build a shore-powered shipping precinct in Sydney that will allow berthed ships to plug into renewable energy.

21 March, 2022

Report finds almost 500 regional infrastructure gaps

A key report by Australia’s infrastructure advisory body has identified almost 500 regional infrastructure gaps.

17 March, 2022

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

Queensland ramps up bus driver safety

Queensland is stepping up protection for frontline workers on the state’s public transport network.

14 March, 2022

WA trials first zero-emission buses

WA is trialling its first battery-electric bus in a northern Perth suburb.

3 March, 2022

Qld invests $1b for faster Brisbane to Gold Coast rail

South East Queensland Mayors says a faster Brisbane to Gold Coast rail will be a boon for the region.

24 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

NSW takes step towards green bus fleet with $70 million contract

The NSW government has ordered $70 million worth of electric buses from a local company.

14 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

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

Gold Coast to trial on demand transport

The Queensland government will launch a two-year trial of on demand transport.

20 December, 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

Reporting on major projects needs to improve: auditor

Victoria’s government agencies need to do better in the way they report on how the state’s major projects are being managed.

27 September, 2021