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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 to invest billions in transit infrastructure
Smart Cities

Australia to invest billions in transit infrastructure

Growing cities will need more than USD $55 billion in priority transport works over the next 15 years, Infrastructure Australia says.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018
Deadly reminder that lead exposure kills – even years later
University of Otago

Deadly reminder that lead exposure kills – even years later

Even low blood lead levels may drive a third of premature cardiovascular deaths in the US, a new study suggests.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 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
The Victorian government’s $11 billion Metro Tunnel project is expected to reach completion a year early
Construction

The Victorian government’s $11 billion Metro Tunnel project is expected to reach completion a year early

Melbourne commuters could see relief a year sooner, with the Metro Tunnel’s tunnels and stations now slated for completion in September 2024.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
Faster internet bringing more cyberattacks
Malware

Faster internet bringing more cyberattacks

Rising digital dependence is exposing businesses and households to more phishing scams, malware and other attacks, NZTech warns.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
Kiwi company spearheads legalisation of self-driving vehicles in Australia and New Zealand
Cartech

Kiwi company spearheads legalisation of self-driving vehicles in Australia and New Zealand

A Kiwi company is establishing itself at the front of the pack in the race to help legalise self-driving vehicles...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
Global entrance solutions leader expands Down Under
Data centers

Global entrance solutions leader expands Down Under

Australian customers will gain 24/7 support and a wider choice of entrance systems after Boon Edam teamed up with Auto Ingress.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017

Global Stories

Melbourne stories

Construction begins on Cato Square parkland in Stonnington
Smart Cities

Construction begins on Cato Square parkland in Stonnington

The 10,000-square-metre Cato Square will add urgently needed open space in Prahran, with underground parking opening before the parkland is finished.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018
DXC to launch first Aussie digital transformation centres
Digital Transformation

DXC to launch first Aussie digital transformation centres

DXC says the centres will deliver digital solutions by drawing on their global experience in digital transformations.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2017
China's DHgate launches Digital Trade Centre in Melbourne
Marketing Technologies

China's DHgate launches Digital Trade Centre in Melbourne

DHgate says the launch of the DTC will streamline the process of bringing the world's top brands to Australia.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2017
Aura Information Security boosts leadership team as consulting demand grows
Kordia

Aura Information Security boosts leadership team as consulting demand grows

Aura Information Security appoints Tom Moore as new Practice Manager for Australian and New Zealand operations due to increased demand for consulting services.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Melbourne stories

Venn IT kicks off 2018 with new Melbourne branch
Commvault

Venn IT kicks off 2018 with new Melbourne branch

Heading up the new Melbourne branch is Ashley Diffey who joins Venn IT Solutions with more than 15 years of experience.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
Photo gallery: Panasonic's top Australian channel partners crowned
EduTech

Photo gallery: Panasonic's top Australian channel partners crowned

Total Communications has taken out Panasonic and CommsPlus Distribution's top partner awards, with Nexgen and Commander Centre among the winners.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
The Missing Link takes on Melbourne with new expansion
Microsoft

The Missing Link takes on Melbourne with new expansion

Sydney-based The Missing Link has spread its wings, expanding into Melbourne as it sees rapid growth and high demand from clients in the region.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2017
Interconnected systems work towards vision of a smart Melbourne airport
TIBCO

Interconnected systems work towards vision of a smart Melbourne airport

Operators, planners, managers and external providers will be supplied with real-time information to support collaborative decision-making.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2017
$2.5m transaction sees Cirrus snap up NGage
Shares

$2.5m transaction sees Cirrus snap up NGage

Cirrus has acquired Melbourne's NGage Technology Group for $2.5 million expanding the Perth-based IT solutions provider's footprint into Victoria.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017