The South Australian Government has announced its Low Emission Vehicle Strategy at the Rio 20 Conference. Developed in consultation with industry partners, the strategy promotes the use and development of…
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Federal budget takes care of local government
By Lilia Guan The Federal Government is determined to return budget to “surplus”. In its 2012-2013 budget, the government’s National Health Reforms will provide an additional $19.8 billion in Commonwealth…
Rail link eases freight transport
More freight loads will be transported via rail through a Sydney south-west link constructed to ease road traffic. Constructed from Sydney’s Port Botany to a freight terminal and warehousing facilities…
Queensland Rail’s Logica IT contract
By Lilia Guan Queensland Rail has signed a managed services contract with Logica Australia – an IT business services provider. The five year contract with Queensland Rail (QR),…
Ring Road rounds off to completion
Commuters will see less congestion and extra lanes as building will continue on a freeway upgrade in Melbourne’s north. Jointly funded from the Australian and Victorian Governments, the M80 Ring…
Flooded interstate train tracks rehabilitated from rain effects
By Paul Hemsley Ballast and drainage systems along the North South rail line connecting Sydney to Melbourne will be refurbished following rain downpour, causing the tracks to be flooded. The…
Canberra acting on sustainable public transport
Canberra residents will be encouraged to use public transport to prevent road congestion over the next two decades, according to the Transport for Canberra draft. The ACT Government has invested…
NSW releases metropolitan plan for Sydney
The Metropolitan Plan incorporates a funded $50.2 billion Metropolitan Transport Plan and to ensure the sustainable growth of Sydney. According to the NSW Government the plan sets the housing…
Smart infrastructure awards
The second annual Australian Smart Infrastructure Awards recognise technology-driven solutions to national infrastructure challenges. Hosted by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia and presented alongside the awards will be presented alongside the National…
Commonwealth assistance for NSW flood victims
Attorney-General, Robert McClelland has announced the Commonwealth Government will provide financial assistance to New South Wales communities affected by recent flooding. Commonwealth assistance is being provided through the Natural…