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Automated traffic cone truck hits the road
Robotics

Automated traffic cone truck hits the road

Trials on Melbourne roads have led to a truck that deploys and retrieves cones automatically, cutting worker exposure to traffic risks.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Dec 2022
Time and planning for tunnel projects is the key to functional cities
Risk & Compliance

Time and planning for tunnel projects is the key to functional cities

Poor planning for tunnels can leave cities facing congestion, cracking and water ingress that may take years to surface.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2022
Probuild’s failure a ‘wake-up call’ for construction industry
Supply Chain

Probuild’s failure a ‘wake-up call’ for construction industry

Rising costs and supply chain strain have left owners and subcontractors facing delays, overruns and wider disruption after Probuild's collapse.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 27th Feb 2022
Insolvencies hit Australian construction sector – is New Zealand next?
Supply Chain

Insolvencies hit Australian construction sector – is New Zealand next?

Construction firms are under pressure as insolvencies account for a quarter of all business failures, with New Zealand now watching closely.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jan 2022
Is technology the key to a sustainable future in construction?
Data Analytics

Is technology the key to a sustainable future in construction?

Technology could cut waste and carbon emissions in construction as firms tackle delays, labour shortages and rising budget blowouts.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
‘No jab no job’ brings out riot police – shuts down construction
Power / Energy

‘No jab no job’ brings out riot police – shuts down construction

Victorian builders now face a two-week work halt after a vaccine protest turned violent and police made arrests in Melbourne.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Sep 2021
Australian cities rank better for remote work
Hybrid & Remote Work

Australian cities rank better for remote work

Melbourne has topped Nestpick’s global work-from-home survey, with Sydney third and Auckland 37th amid visa and cost gaps.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
Australia’s rail manufacturing capabilities must be recognised
Supply Chain

Australia’s rail manufacturing capabilities must be recognised

A Victorian train order is expected to protect 100 manufacturing jobs and bolster calls for a national rail procurement framework.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2020
How timber construction is transforming Australian development
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
Are stone kitchen benches the new asbestos?
Health and Safety

Are stone kitchen benches the new asbestos?

Doctors warn a surge in silicosis cases among stonemasons could overwhelm lung transplant services as Queensland intervenes.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Nov 2018
Australian projects win major infrastructure awards
Smart Cities

Australian projects win major infrastructure awards

Australian projects have been recognised among 57 finalists from 420 nominations in Bentley Systems’ global infrastructure awards.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Nov 2018

Global Stories

Victoria stories

Macquarie Telecom appoints Marika Fiorini as Chief Customer Officer
Unified Communications

Macquarie Telecom appoints Marika Fiorini as Chief Customer Officer

Australian telco Macquarie Telecom appoints Marika Fiorini as Chief Customer Officer to drive business growth and foster internal career development.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2023
i-PRO appoints Rafal Loretz as new BDM for Aus & NZ
Digital Entertainment

i-PRO appoints Rafal Loretz as new BDM for Aus & NZ

Experienced security pro Rafal Loretz joins i-PRO as Business Development Manager for Australia and New Zealand.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2022
Whispir powers reporting tool for unsafe behaviour on public transport
Software-as-a-Service

Whispir powers reporting tool for unsafe behaviour on public transport

Victoria police launch discreet reporting service for unwanted behaviour on public transport using Whispir technology.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Victoria stories

Space research centre announces innovative, funding-backed projects
EduTech

Space research centre announces innovative, funding-backed projects

Australia's SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre has invested AU$1.1m into four space research projects, bringing total investment to over AU$10m.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2023
Megantic partners Deakin University to drive eCommerce
Marketing Technologies

Megantic partners Deakin University to drive eCommerce

Megantic partnership with Deakin will give Victorian businesses the upper hand in driving growth amidst an eCommerce renaissance.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2023
Gallagher Security makes five new appointments
Small Business

Gallagher Security makes five new appointments

Gallagher Security appoints 5 new members to their Australian sales and marketing teams in preparation for growth in the region. #security #Australia.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Feb 2023