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Melbourne Airport’s $15 billion Rail Link gets private boost
Federal Government

Melbourne Airport’s $15 billion Rail Link gets private boost

The project’s funding gap has been narrowed after a consortium offered to match the governments’ combined AUD $10 billion commitment.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Sep 2018
Australian road construction to hit record levels in 2018
Australian Government

Australian road construction to hit record levels in 2018

Road spending is set to top AUD $20 billion this financial year, but rail projects may crowd it out after 2018 as costs rise.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2018
Australia’s infrastructure investment wave set to peak
National Broadband Network

Australia’s infrastructure investment wave set to peak

Australia’s public works boom is nearing its peak, with activity forecast to fall next year as LNG projects finish and government spending eases.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 20th May 2018
Bridge corrosion a costly problem
Federal Government

Bridge corrosion a costly problem

Corrosion is costing Australia A$8 billion a year in avoidable bridge and concrete damage, with traffic and salt speeds worsening wear.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
New street lighting guidelines will save millions
Smart Cities

New street lighting guidelines will save millions

Councils across Australia and New Zealand could cut street-light bills by USD $120 million a year as new specs ease LED procurement.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
Mega's legal guns shoot down claims of 'content theft'
Marketing Technologies

Mega's legal guns shoot down claims of 'content theft'

Mega, the file storage firm, has hit back at claims it profits from 'content theft' in a report calling the allegations 'defamatory'.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Fri, 15th May 2015
Trustpower committed to Australian renewables projects
Power / Energy

Trustpower committed to Australian renewables projects

Tauranga-based electricity company Trustpower says it remains committed to its renewable energy projects in Australia, in spite of the uncertainty.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Dec 2014
Lessons from America
Unified Communications

Lessons from America

The US Government's data.gov website is growing fast, with expectations of over 100,000 feeds by the end of the year.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2009

Global Stories

Federal Government stories

TechnologyOne wins $7 million federal contract for SaaS deployment
Software-as-a-Service

TechnologyOne wins $7 million federal contract for SaaS deployment

The Department of Industry, Innovation and Science (DIIS) is the second shared service hub to partner with TechnologyOne.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017
Kiwi company acquires $392M stake in Canberra Data Centres
Hyperscale

Kiwi company acquires $392M stake in Canberra Data Centres

Infratil captures a significant share in Canberra Data Centres, investing A$392m to bolster its tech infrastructure foothold.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2016
Datacom wins Aussie govt datacentre deal
Datacom

Datacom wins Aussie govt datacentre deal

Datacom, a New Zealand IT giant, secures a spot to provide datacentre services for the Aussie government, promising enhanced support and innovation.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2011

Stories from Other Regions

Federal Government stories

Australian Department of Treasury signs off on Expense8 SaaS implementation
Software-as-a-Service

Australian Department of Treasury signs off on Expense8 SaaS implementation

The Australian Department of Treasury is the latest to adopt the Expense8 SaaS platform that is steadily being implemented in many departments.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2016
DB Results to boost ACT Revenue Office IT infrastructure
Federal Government

DB Results to boost ACT Revenue Office IT infrastructure

A $30 million investment will boost tax and concession services after Australian company DB Results won the contract to work with ACT Revenue Office.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016
Unisys inks $74m Department of Defence extension
Unisys

Unisys inks $74m Department of Defence extension

The Australian Department of Defence has extended an IT support contract with Unisys for two years in a deal worth around $74 million.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016