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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’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
Firefighting foam starts a blazing row
Massey University

Firefighting foam starts a blazing row

Residents near contaminated defence bases say barriers to free PFAS blood tests are leaving them in the dark about exposure risk.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 29th Apr 2018
Quitting Facebook can reduce stress
Data Privacy

Quitting Facebook can reduce stress

A five-day break from the social network lowered cortisol in a Queensland study, though participants also felt less satisfied with life.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 15th Apr 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
Australia’s property industry has overtaken the health care and social assistance industries to become the country’s biggest job creator
Taxation

Australia’s property industry has overtaken the health care and social assistance industries to become the country’s biggest job creator

Property now supports more than 1.4 million Australian jobs, with AEC Group saying its GDP contribution hit USD $202.9 billion in 2015-16.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
Australian supermarkets phasing out plastic bags
Sustainability

Australian supermarkets phasing out plastic bags

The move could stop billions of bags reaching waterways and marine life, as Greenpeace urges NSW and Victoria to follow suit.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
Tailgating causing many crashes, research reveals
Self-driving cars

Tailgating causing many crashes, research reveals

One in two drivers fail to leave a safe gap, raising rear-end crash risk and pointing to a need for clearer road safety messaging.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017
Siemens acquires leading rail data company
Data Analytics

Siemens acquires leading rail data company

It boosts Siemens’ predictive maintenance push, as the deal with MRX Technologies aims to cut rail delays and lift asset availability.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
Airborne viruses live for longer than expected
Health and Safety

Airborne viruses live for longer than expected

Hospital infection controls may need updating after researchers found some cough-borne bacteria can stay airborne for up to 45 minutes.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Sun, 25th Jun 2017
Are drivers being told too much?
Road Safety

Are drivers being told too much?

A QUT simulator study found triple overhead signs on freeways do not impair driving, easing safety concerns and helping road authorities cut costs.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
Hard helmets for horsey kids?
Data collection

Hard helmets for horsey kids?

A Queensland study says headgear for children should be mandatory around horses after finding helmets cut traumatic brain injuries and hospital stays.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017
What to do in a disaster – a guide for health professionals
Disaster Recovery

What to do in a disaster – a guide for health professionals

A new guide aims to help doctors and nurses share a common language as disasters push health systems to respond and recover faster.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017
Meridian Energy abandons QLD hyrdo plans on 'puzzling' Australian stance
Power / Energy

Meridian Energy abandons QLD hyrdo plans on 'puzzling' Australian stance

Meridian Energy, the partially privatised electricity generator and retailer, has abandoned plans for a Queensland hydro power project, blaming the.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2014

Global Stories

Queensland stories

New Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise leadership team set to grow channel ANZ success
Health Technologies

New Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise leadership team set to grow channel ANZ success

Alcatel-Lucent bolsters Enterprise team in Australia and New Zealand amid growing demand for cloud-based collaboration and network solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2014
NZ-owned Fronde acquires Aussie OnlineOne
IT services

NZ-owned Fronde acquires Aussie OnlineOne

Wellington-based ICT company says deal will allow leverage of NetSuite capability into the New Zealand market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st May 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Queensland stories

Two Telstra hires as Brennan IT looks to new channel to market
Partner Programmes

Two Telstra hires as Brennan IT looks to new channel to market

Brennan IT is eyeing up new paths to market with the appointment of former Telstra executive, Andrew Borthwick as head of partners and channels.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017