Queensland’s infrastructure plan looks to the future of the state – what’s in the works?
Future industry, renewable energy and asset management are all priorities in Queensland’s annual infrastructure plan update, announced last week.
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2019-20 state budgets deliver big for infrastructure
Four Australian states released budgets recently, with most announcing major investments in infrastructure. Here’s a snapshot of some of their ...
Green concrete trial puts a more sustainable spin on some of the world’s most used materials
The streets of a Sydney suburb will serve as a testing ground for a new geopolymer concrete made from recycled ...
Autonomous cars will drive a new philosophy in road design
Engineers need to start thinking now about how to cater for a new wave of transportation that’s coming to Australia’s ...
From country to city: How can better connectivity help people enjoy the best of both?
What should Australia’s transport networks look like in 30 or 50 years? There is no crystal ball to give us ...
Federal Budget 2019-20: Infrastructure and STEM windfall should come with a grain of salt
The Federal Budget 2019-20 has been revealed, and here’s the state of play for areas that will most affect the ...
Are trackless trams here to help solve our light rail problems?
It's not a bus and it's not a light rail – trackless trams are a mix of both, and they ...
Swarms of pipe-mending robots could keep roadworks from slowing us down
Roadworks can be frustrating and time consuming. The UK is researching microrobotic tech that could carry out underground maintenance without ...
Better road safety will come down to one factor: designing for humans
Creating truly safe road environments involves a deeper understanding of human factors and a less robotic approach to standards.
Old tyres are being recycled into new pavement for racetracks
An Australian company could save thousands of old tyres by recycling them into a novel paving material.
