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One year on, the Turnbull government is touting the economic benefits of an infrastructure agenda that neglects the other important functions of transport projects.
Ducking hard choices means avoiding change that could make a real improvement to the effectiveness of Australia’s infrastructure.
Droughts are much bigger and slower than other natural disasters that hit Australia - meaning that despite their huge impacts, we still haven’t figured out how best to protect ourselves.
Our infrastructure systems should promise what is worth having, and then deliver what is promised.
In a busy city like London, green space is a valuable commodity.
Here’s how social and political power can come together in cities, to counteract the focus on short-term profit.
As the U.S. braces for potential landfall of Hurricane Matthew, our experts weigh in on hurricanes, the need for resilient infrastructure and climate change.
While South Australia’s storm hasn’t yet been specifically linked to climate change, it’s a reminder of the challenge of delivering essential services in a more variable climate.
Although the Fed delayed raising rates this month, it has signaled it intends to wean the U.S. economy off its unprecedented monetary stimulus. Now the question is whether Congress will take the handoff.
Land value gains following the opening of stage one of the Gold Coast light rail project were worth around 25% of its cost.
What does the shuttering of traditional roadside motels say about America’s relationship with travel and freedom?
The lasting effects of Olympic Games are measured in more than just concrete stadiums.
Without data centres the world stops. We explored the inner Sydney suburb of Alexandria to learn more about these critical infrastructures.
A candid assessment of the impact of the games, from an academic on the ground.
With little state and federal leadership, regional planners in southern Florida try to prepare for the effects of climate change.
In coming decades many oil and gas platforms will have to be retired. Rather than being dismantled, they could be given a new lease of life as artificial reefs, helping industry and the environment.
An architect rides through the streets of Rio amidst a cacophony of drills and jackhammers. He wonders: Is it worth it? What will the legacy of all this construction be?
A five point plan to give Britain an approach which tackles climate change while fostering growth.
High-speed rail is now a well-established technology and Australia needs it, as long as the project ticks all the boxes needed to deliver both private and public benefits.
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