NSW transport plan responds to challenges of growing Illawarra-Shoalhaven region Wednesday August 11, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The plan aims to promote walking, electric vehicles and public transport as attractive alternatives to the car for residents in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven region.
Transport for NSW unveils NAIDOC-themed transport, maritime safety resources Monday July 5, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The NSW government’s transport agency has marked NAIDOC Week with the launch of new maritime safety resources and art-covered public transport.
NSW flags net-zero emissions rail plan Sunday June 13, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Energy & Environment New South Wales transport minister Andrew Constance has revealed plans for the state’s rail network to slash emissions to net zero by 2025.
Questions raised about sacking of NSW transport boss and state budget cover-up Wednesday June 2, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry A former NSW auditor-general has accused the state government of using an ‘accounting gimmick’ to artificially inflate its budgets by tens of billions over six…
Camellia land deal: auditor-general can’t rule out corruption Wednesday May 19, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales An audit into Transport for New South Wales’ purchase of land at Camellia cites poor probity, corruption risks and questionable decision-making.
NSW government appoints new transport agency bosses Friday March 26, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales Ex Virgin Australia Airlines group executive Rob Sharp will lead Transport for NSW, while public servant Peter Regan will head Sydney Metro. Sharp replaces Rodd…
Sydney Metro boss to depart as questions are raised over Staples’ termination Friday February 26, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The New South Wales government is now on the hunt for two transport agency bosses, after Sydney Metro chief executive Dr Jon Lamonte announced he…
NSW transport secretary sacked without reason Tuesday February 9, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales Department of Premier and Cabinet secretary Tim Reardon had notified Staples of his termination on November 17, with no stated reason.
Transport for NSW looking for new secretary Friday November 20, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The NSW government will launch a local and international search for a new secretary, with a successful candidate to be appointed in early 2021.
Melbourne Water, Transport for NSW named IAP2 award winners for 2020 Wednesday November 18, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The International Association of Public Participation has named Melbourne Water as Australasian organisation of the year for its innovative community engagement program.
Transport for NSW estimated toxic land was worth minus $7m months after purchase Tuesday November 17, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales NSW Labor will introduce a motion to parliament to refer the state government's $53.5 Sydney land purchase to the Independent Commission Against Corruption.
Transport for NSW to trial AI in security cameras to increase women’s safety Monday August 31, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The New South Wales Transport department plans to trial a range of ideas to prevent violence against women travelling at night in Greater Sydney, including…
Transport for NSW boss proposes further restructures Monday June 29, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The New South Wales government’s main transport department could absorb corporate roles from two smaller organisations just months after the agencies experienced a major restructure.
SA trials Uber-style bus service Tuesday January 14, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales Mount Barker and the Barossa are the first regions in South Australia to test a state-funded on-demand bus service. The six-month trial — which began…
Premium Case studies How NSW’s Smart Innovation Centre stayed on the right side of cutting edge technologies to deliver a whole-of-government electric vehicle plan Tuesday January 14, 2020 By Victoria Draudins New South Wales One of the last things a government wants to do is to stop markets from innovating. But figuring out what role government should play when…
