By Rob O'Brien An infrastructure report card for the state of Victoria has shown a worrying drift in vital areas due to bad planning and a short-term focus from governments….
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Project managers should take greater risks
Best-selling author and former Microsoft program manager, Scott Berkun. By Angela Dorizas Project managers in the public service require greater autonomy and more time to experiment, according to a leading…
NSW councils plead for transport committment
By Rob O’Brien NSW councils have asked the State Government to make a firm financial commitment to its latest plan to address transport infrastructure. Welcoming the announcement of the Metropolitan Transport…
Albanese hails historic ACELG launch in Sydney
By Rob O’Brien The Federal Minister for Local Government, Anthony Albanese, has launched the Australian Centre of Excellence in Local Government (ACELG) in Sydney. At a launch at the University of Technology…
Sydney mayors slam metro plan
Mayors against the Metro present a petition to the NSW Opposition Leader Barry O’Farrell and Shadow Tranpsort Minister Gladys Berejiklian. By Angela Dorizas Mayors from across Sydney have called on…
Transport ministers agree to single national regulators
Australia’s transport sector will undergo sweeping reforms, following the Australian Transport Council (ATC) announcement to introduce single national regulators in rail, maritime and heavy vehicles. State and territory transport ministers…
ICAC urgues more disclosures in Kiama
By Rob O’Brein The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) Commissioner, the Hon Jerrold Cripps QC, has called on local community leaders in Kiama to continue reporting suspected corrupt conduct….
Extra funds for Victoria’s fire-affected communities
By Angela Dorizas Victorian communities affected by the February bushfires will receive an additional $193 million for rebuilding and recovery efforts. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Victorian Premier John Brumby…
NSW Government considers light rail extension for Sydney
Artist's impression of George Street Sydney with the light-rail extension. Image: City of Sydney. The City of Sydney has welcomed the New South Wales Government’s announcement that George Street will be…
ICAC chief cites RailCorp scandal as landmark
By Rob O’Brien The Commissioner for the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has cited the RailCorp corruption scandal as a landmark investigation in his tenure at the helm of…