Council taps Minecraft for airport design

A Sydney council and its Swedish counterpart are sharing notes on airport urban planning.

13 November, 2019

Council takes up arms against homelessness

Shoalhaven council has taken action to tackle homelessness in the region.

7 November, 2019

Rubbish in roads to tackle waste crisis

Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council will trial using recyclables in asphalt to improve road quality and reduce landfill.

4 November, 2019

‘Ocean gardening’ better than seawalls

A new framework for building coastal infrastructure calls for a shift in thinking.

12 September, 2019

High-tech bins to tackle Sydney’s beach rubbish

Smart bins that alert collection teams when they need emptying are being trialed at a Sydney beach.

2 September, 2019

Apps target social housing, homelessness

The NSW and NT governments are developing apps to respond to housing and homelessness.

19 August, 2019

Finalists named in civil contractor awards

A Queensland infrastructure rehabilitation project is in the running for an award.

19 August, 2019

Darwin hopes e-scooters will boost economy 

Darwin’s new e-scooters will mine users’ data in the hope of delivering economic returns to local businesses.

19 April, 2019

Home share initiative targets isolated seniors

Two Sydney councils have helped launch a home share initiative that brings together ageing home owners and younger community members.

11 March, 2019