Election promise broken as last stage of Sunshine Coast rail line cut
The Queensland government has broken a key election promise by scrapping the final stage of the Sunshine Coast direct rail…
More costs revealed for Hobart’s proposed Macquarie Point stadium
Upkeep and maintenance estimates for the proposed Macquarie Point stadium in Hobart have been revealed in addition to the construction…
New ‘high-performance centre’ set to be built at Australian Institute of Sport ahead of Olympic Games
In short: The federal government has committed $249.7 million in next week’s budget to upgrade the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.…
Brisbane won’t get a stadium to ‘rival the MCG’, so what will its Olympic legacy be?
What will the legacy be for Brisbane 2032 under the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) “new norm”? The Queensland government has…
Queensland government spent $6.4 million on now-scrapped Gabba rebuild
In short: The Queensland government this week announced it would axe plans to demolish and rebuild the Gabba for the 2032…
The main venues of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games have changed. Here’s the new plan
In short: The plans for a number of Olympic venues have changed following an infrastructure review led by former lord mayor Graham Quirk. …
Cambodia is still a long way away from a civil nuclear program
Cambodia, renewables will lead the way for the foreseeable future while nuclear technology and education remain on the back burner.…
Japan takes action on overtourism
Japan’s new initiatives to address overtourism demonstrate an openness to innovative and sustainable ideas, but balancing the economic benefits of…
Infrastructure diplomacy the key to China’s influence in Africa
China’s architectural gifts in Africa symbolise powerful diplomatic engagement and reinforce China’s role as a global player capable of shaping…
Japan’s compromised ridesharing fuelled by government failure
The shortage of taxi drivers is another symptom of Japan’s ageing population, leading to debate about ridesharing options as the…