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Workplace wellness rises up the agenda

Health and hygiene measures are likely to become permanent fixtures as the COVID-19 outbreak pushes employers to rethink office design and indoor air quality.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2020

Supply Chain

How timber construction is transforming Australian development

Mass timber is opening up faster, cheaper projects across Australia, with new code changes and local supply widening its use beyond niche builds.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019

Smart Cities

Emerging challenges in Australia’s infrastructure

Australia faces a 1 percent of GDP infrastructure gap as rapid city growth, labour shortages and slower productivity strain new projects.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 15th Oct 2019

Smart Cities

The urban mobility ‘revolution’ is closer than you think

Passengers could soon book flying taxi trials in Melbourne or Sydney, as Uber prepares to name its first international test city on Monday.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2019

Productivity

Why New Zealand cities can’t keep up with Australia’s

Auckland households are now $96 a week worse off than a decade ago, as soaring housing and transport costs drag New Zealand's cities behind Australia’s.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 5th May 2019

Smart Cities

How the Australian water industry is transforming the world from down-under

With population growth and climate change mounting, utilities are rolling out new operations, reuse and safety measures to secure future supply.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 3rd Mar 2019

Local Government

Ten lessons from cities that have taken the affordable housing challenge

The Victorian government could speed up delivery by copying policies from Vancouver and Portland, a new report says.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Oct 2018

Smart Cities

Melbourne road to be built with recycled plastic waste

Craigieburn motorists could soon drive on a 300-metre test road made from 200,000 plastic bags and 63,000 glass bottles.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 21st Oct 2018

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

Agricultural Technology

Iconic Melbourne project takes prestigious global award

The Arts West Building’s louvred facade won global recognition, boosting the University of Melbourne project’s profile after 36 entries from 13 countries.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018

Auckland Transport

Digging in for tunnel durability

Durable materials and careful route planning are becoming central to 100-year tunnel designs as cities push more infrastructure underground.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018

Sustainability

Melbourne plan to remove cars from the city

Space, safety and pollution concerns are driving a rethink in central Melbourne, where streets may be narrowed and parking repurposed.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Aug 2018

Global Stories

Melbourne stories

Public Cloud

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Zscaler?

Zscaler's cloud-based cybersecurity solutions and response to COVID-19 are discussed in TechDay's latest IT Jams interview.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2020

Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Who is Aussie Broadband?

We speak with Aussie Broadband's general manager of sales, Aaron O'Keeffe, about Aussie Broadband and key business milestones.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2020

Data Analytics

City of Melbourne announces financial package for SMEs to migrate online

The City of Melbourne unveils a AUD $5 million support package to help SMEs enhance eCommerce capabilities and adjust to remote working demands.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2020

COVID-19

Coronavirus: City of Melbourne outlines $10m support package

City of Melbourne announces over $10 million stimulus package to support businesses and jobs amid COVID-19 outbreak.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2020

Cloud Services

Oracle opens new Melbourne Cloud region

Oracle opens its second Australian Gen 2 Cloud Region in Melbourne, enhancing business continuity and compliance capabilities for local enterprises.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020

Gaming

An esports gamer's dream: Fortress Melbourne to open in 2020

Fortress Melbourne, the Southern Hemisphere's largest gaming and esports venue, will launch in early 2020, spanning over 2700 square metres across two floors.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2019