Local government has emerged with some wins out of the federal budget but the peak national body for councils says funding falls short.
Category: Rail
CSIRO finds Inland Rail a boon for agriculture
CSIRO research has found the nation’s largest rail infrastructure project connecting regional Australia could save agriculture up to $70 million a year.
Freight agency to coordinate government, industry
Shifting more freight to rail and working more closely with councils are key elements of the Victorian Government’s latest freight plan.
Melbourne’s transport goes ‘backwards’ despite update
Proposals for an updated public transport strategy for Melbourne, which is leading the country in population growth, have come in for sharp criticism.
Local government key to tackling public transport woes: expert
One of Australia’s foremost public transport experts has called for greater local government involvement in Australia’s public transport system.
Mind the gap: Melbourne looks for transport fix as pressure mounts
As Melbourne explores various options to meet unprecedented demand for public transport, leading experts point to road pricing and improved traffic signaling as key solutions.
Are we getting risk wrong in public-private partnerships?
As Australian governments and private enterprise partners on a multi-billion dollar infrastructure pipeline, it’s incumbent we reduce the likelihood of cost overruns, writes Paul Sullivan.
Freight investment turns on government regulation: CEO
Industry calls on government to encourage private freight investment by streamlining regulation and to make greater use of rail.
Federal Budget 2018: a state-by-state spending analysis
Government and public policy experts provide a state-by-state analysis of Budget 2018-19, handed down last night by Treasurer Scott Morrison.
Councils look to budget for funding boost
A new $300 million a year community infrastructure fund and a boost to grants are among the measures local government are hoping to see in tonight’s federal budget.