Tunnel boring machines (TBMs) Daphne and Beatrice have completed the first double tunnel breakthrough for the Sydney Metro West project.
NSW launches a campaign to protect workers in construction and tunnelling from silica dust
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The NSW Government has launched a six-month campaign targeting the risks of exposure to silica dust in the construction and tunnelling sector.
Major milestones reached for New Zealand’s ManawatÅ« Tararua Highway project
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The Manawatū Tararua Highway project in New Zealand continues to achieve milestones across earthworks, landscaping, and structure programmes.
Let’s Get Wellington Moving project cancelled
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As a result of the agreement between the New Zealand Government and Wellington Councils, the Let’s Get Wellington Moving project will be cancelled.
Victoria’s offshore wind energy sector enters next phase
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The Offshore Wind Implementation Statement 3 will give Victoria’s renewable industry the certainty required to establish operations locally.
Queensland set to lock in new emissions reduction target of 75% by 2035
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The QLD Government is set to lock in a new emissions reduction target of 75% by 2035, with emissions reductions already at 29%.
Strategies outlined to guide Western Australia’s pathway to net zero emissions
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The Western Australian government has released initiatives that will drive decarbonisation and underpin WA’s path to net zero.
Australia becomes first nation to ban engineering stone
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Engineered stone will be banned in Australia from 1 July 2024, becoming the world’s first nation to ban the product that causes silicosis.
Engineers Australia (EA) reveals escalating engineering skills crisis
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EA has released the Statistical Overview of the Engineering Profession report, shedding light on Australia’s engineering skills crisis.
90-day trial period extended to all New Zealand employers
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NZ will extend the 90-day trial period to all employers, giving businesses the confidence to hire people and increase workplace flexibility.
Infrastructure Partnerships Australia (IPA) proposes a fairer road funding approach
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IPA unveils ‘Completing Road Reform’ report to map out how Australian Governments can ensure a fairer road funding approach.
Migrants drive Australia’s population growth
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Australia’s population grew by 2.4% in the year to 30 June 2023, adding 518,100 people to the population from overseas migration.
