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Austroads issues guidance linking road design & safety
The new framework aims to stop safety being considered too late by keeping design, traffic and planning decisions aligned from the outset.
Austroads to update intersection sight distance guidance
Designers will get clearer rules on visibility at junctions, as Austroads moves to reflect buses, cyclists and signal failures.
Austroads revises batter slope guidance for road design
Drivers may face safer roadside recovery and easier upkeep, as revised advice broadens batter slope decisions beyond geotechnical stability.
HERE & NSW Rural Fire Service expand fire trail routing
More than 60,000km of fire trails have been added to emergency routing, helping NSW Rural Fire Service crews reach remote incidents faster.
Hatch launches LayerSense for inspecting ageing assets
Operators of ageing heavy industrial assets could spot hidden corrosion and cracks earlier, reducing the risk of failures and unplanned outages.
Australian logistics workers eye exit amid labour strain
Long hours, compliance pressure and mental strain are prompting many Australian logistics staff to consider quitting within five years.
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AU manufacturing sector faces robotics investment shortfall
Australia's manufacturing push could stall unless public and private funding closes the gap with rivals investing heavily in AI and robotics.
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SiteHive gains traction with unblinking eyes on the job
Construction firms can now monitor dust, noise and weather remotely, helping avoid delays and environmental breaches across hundreds of sites.
Tue, 7th Jul 2026
Data-driven transport: The future is here
Australia's truck driver shortage is set to triple by 2029, pushing fleets towards data tools that could make autonomy viable.
Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Geotab using telematics and AI to reshape fleet management
Rising fuel costs and safety risks are pushing fleet operators to use Geotab telematics to cut idling, reroute trips and monitor fatigue.
Fri, 5th Jun 2026
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Data integration isn't enough: why healthcare data quality comes first
Incomplete records can lead to missed allergies, duplicate tests and wrong billing, making data quality more urgent than connectivity.
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Tomorrow's cities rely on connecting infrastructure today
As climate shocks intensify, cities can cut outages and delays by linking water, power and transport into one view.
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Your organisation is not managing psychosocial risk, it just thinks it is
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Greenstone adds eight Volvo haulers to Philippines fleet
Fuel savings and reliability are driving Greenstone Resources' push to lift hauling capacity as mining operators face tighter cost pressure in the Philippines.
Why Hamilton has so many speed bumps
Safety gains from raised road platforms in Hamilton are outweighing complaints, as councils review costly fixes for faulty installations.
Avetta unveils Sydney summit series with new format
Businesses across Asia-Pacific will hear fresh research and customer awards as Avetta shifts its Sydney summit towards hands-on supply chain risk collaboration.
Singapore safety show launches smart cities initiative
The programme targets buyers seeking integrated urban systems as Asia's cities race to link safety, data and emergency response.
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Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion
Employers are boosting spending on digital tools and training as safety moves from compliance to a driver of productivity and retention.
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Australian fleets could improve audit trails and incident response by tying safety events to verified worker identities across vehicles and field sites.
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Gartner sees finance talent shift towards digital skills
Automation could shrink entry-level finance roles as Gartner says 20% of firms will pour all talent spend into advanced digital skills by 2028.
Fri, 3rd Jul 2026
Sphera named Verdantix leader in process safety software
Verdantix's latest ranking underscores buyer demand for integrated systems, as AI and broader risk management weigh more heavily in software selection.
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