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Veritec appoints Aus general manger to boost company growth

Veritec has named Chris Greatrex as general manager for NSW to drive growth and expand its Microsoft capabilities, enhancing its presence in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2019

Cybersecurity

NSW to give cybersecurity SMEs R&D gift cards

SMEs in NSW can apply for a 'cyber voucher' which will connect them with cybersecurity research teams from one seven universities.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2019

4G technology

Vodafone boosts its 4G network in New South Wales

As a result of the upgrades, some older devices that are only compatible with 3G 2100MHz spectrum will no longer work.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2019

Cybersecurity

NSW government's new cyber security strategy

The NSW government launches new cyber security strategy to boost public sector capability and combat cyber threats.

By Simon Eid • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Sep 2018

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Human Capital Management

Historic bullying by employee costs Allianz more than A$1.3 million

A NSW court has ordered Allianz to pay damages after a manager’s bullying and physical abuse left an employee with severe psychiatric injury.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2019

Risk & Compliance

Duty of care ruling raises concerns about occupier liability

Occupiers of busy premises may need tighter inspections after a NSW court ordered Star Pty Ltd to pay A$150,000 over a slip injury.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2019

Customer Experience

Sydney to construct new world-class airport

The $5.3 billion project will ease pressure on Sydney’s aviation network, with earthworks due to begin next year at Badgerys Creek.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2019

Smart Cities

Sydney’s and Adelaide’s ‘liveable city’ urban plans have one big flaw

Researchers say both plans favour congestion relief and global image over health equity, leaving outer suburbs short-changed.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019

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

Migration

Will Auckland’s house prices crash like Sydney’s?

Auckland owners face weaker values for longer, but CoreLogic says the city lacks Sydney’s apartment glut and crash risk remains limited.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019

Oil and Gas

What can New Zealand learn from the Australian budgets?

Sydney and Brisbane are set for a wave of transport works, as state budgets channel billions into roads, rail and hospitals despite softer revenues.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019

Manufacturing

New trends in engineering plastics signpost the future of automation, processing and construction

Manufacturers are gaining cheaper, safer and lighter parts as advanced plastics replace metal in machinery, buildings and bulk handling.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2019

Agricultural Technology

Processing food waste saves money, the environment and boosts production

Businesses are cutting landfill charges and transport costs as a Sydney plant turns commercial food waste into fertiliser and green energy.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 26th May 2019

Construction

The world’s top upcoming projects

The awards highlight a pipeline of unbuilt schemes with the potential to reshape city skylines, including a GBP £1 billion Sydney tower.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2019

Smart Cities

Discover the city beneath Barangaroo

Shared services beneath Barangaroo South help cut costs, save 60,000 litres of water a day and keep nearly 20,000 visitors moving.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Dec 2018

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

Data Protection

Blockchain about to revolutionise housing

Councils could soon use digital planning tools to cut delays and paper work, while blockchain may also reshape property settlements and rentals.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018

Smart Cities

Australia’s $70 billion infrastructure boom and the value capture model

Value capture could help fund more projects as Australia’s infrastructure pipeline swells, with nearby landowners, businesses and taxpayers set to gain.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 15th Oct 2018