Pacific infrastructure depends on strong social networks

A Griffith-led study has found that traditional and digital social networks are key to improving community water management and sanitation in the Pacific.

Arvanitakis on American politics: Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan – What is it all about?

Joe Biden has unveiled a $2 trillion ‘infrastructure plan’ to “Build Back Better”, but the scheme goes well beyond the usual aspects of transport and construction.

Protecting Australia’s critical infrastructure

Critical infrastructure is an area where the cyber and physical worlds are converging. Compromise of digital systems affects our physical world too and so the authorities must safeguard both to protect Australia from malicious attacks.

Good in parts – Science and the Federal Budget

Australian academics and scientists analyse the budget’s impact on research, health, infrastructure, education and the environment.

Australia’s booming population needs more transport infrastructure

The Federal Government has announced another $24.5 billion for roads and railways across Australia, but it may not be enough to handle the country’s rapid population growth.

New fixes for old traffic problems

Bringing transport systems into the 21st century means connecting all elements of the network – from the vehicles to the traffic lights, and even the pavements. To really create a safer, cleaner, smarter transport future we need to look at the network as a whole.

Solutions to Australia’s housing affordability woes

Housing affordability continues to be a key issue in Australian cities. Founding Director of BeFinancial and CPA ‘changemaker’ Derek Grima looks at action that government and individuals can take to face ongoing housing affordability challenges.

Is Australia’s infrastructure overrun by the ‘population ponzi’?

Infrastructure in our major cities is at or over capacity. William Bourke claims that this is a politically engineered crisis Australia needs to address by lowering immigration rates.