Australia may be recording decade-high apprentice completions, but the number of new apprentices entering blue-collar trades is still far too low to meet industry demand. Hunter Valley tradie, Brad Harold, says his own story shows exactly what young people stand to gain by choosing the path to logistics and construction through an apprenticeship. Brad began [...]
Austroads and TCA have released their Annual Report for 2024–25, showcasing a year of strong performance, innovation, and collaboration across Australia and New Zealand’s transport sector. The report demonstrates how Austroads continues to work closely with its members, governments, and industry partners to deliver safer, more efficient, and sustainable transport systems. Austroads’ research and guidance [...]
ITS Australia is proud to announce that it will serve as the official host of the 5th International Symposium on Free and Tollway Operations (ISFO), taking place from 25 to 27 May 2027 in Melbourne, Australia. This landmark event will bring together world-leading experts, innovators, policymakers, and industry leaders to collaborate on advancing road infrastructure, [...]
A new report examines how existing Austroads guidance addresses the geometric design requirements needed to accommodate large freight vehicles (LFVs). The report focuses on the physical space and layout required for safe and efficient LFV operations, rather than vehicle mass. “Innovation in vehicle design has delivered major productivity gains for the road transport industry in [...]
The Electric Vehicle Council said delaying the introduction of EV charging provisions for new residential buildings such as houses and townhouses under the National Construction Code (NCC) undermines Australia’s efforts to electrify transport and reach climate targets. Commonwealth, State and Territory Building Ministers recently agreed to pause and streamline the NCC until at least mid-2029. [...]
Geotab, a global leader in connected vehicle and asset solutions, and Vitality, have formed a joint venture to improve driver safety and well-being, reduce risk and support better road safety. Following its beta launch in Canada, US and in Europe earlier this year, Geotab Vitality is now available in Australia, rewarding drivers for safer behaviours. [...]
As industries such as construction and mining strive to prevent costly on-site incidents and strengthen operator awareness, Speedshield – a global leader in industrial connectivity and safety solutions – is expanding its AI-powered ecosystem with the launch of Optix, a cloud-based digital platform designed to give operators, fleet managers, and safety leaders a 360-degree view [...]
In the constantly evolving construction sector, standing still is not an option. New materials, methods and sustainability requirements are transforming how projects are designed and delivered. For engineers, this means upskilling is no longer a “nice to have” – it is an essential part of staying competitive, compliant and sustainability-conscious. Engineering Education Australia (EEA), the [...]
Remediation works are complete on the Kidman Bridge over the River Torrens, ensuring its lifespan well into the future. Located on Henley Beach Road in Lockleys, in suburban Adelaide, the Kidman Bridge was first constructed in 1936 and was named to commemorate Sir Sidney Kidman, who was known at the time as Australia’s largest landholder [...]
Rolls-Royce and Duisburger Hafen AG have opened a CO2-neutral and self-sufficient energy system for the new Duisburg Gateway Terminal, located in the Rhine-Ruhr industrial region of Germany. The core components are two mtu combined heat and power units designed for operation with 100 percent hydrogen, which are being used here for the first time worldwide. [...]
