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  • Local councils across Australia and New Zealand are increasingly facing the problem of coastal erosion and land instability from rising sea levels. What was once a rare event, has evolved into a persistent trend that will likely continue to accelerate ...

  • Apartment complex with bioswale for rainwater collection.     Across Canada, communities are navigating   extreme weather, aging   infrastructure   and growing expectations around sustainability. These pressures are not theoretical. ...

  • Innovation knows no borders. Around the world, engineers are developing groundbreaking solutions to challenges that Australian and New Zealand communities face every day. From Copenhagen's revolutionary cycling infrastructure to Singapore's cutting-edge ...

  • When Armidale Regional Council was having difficulty recruiting for positions a few years ago there was one factor which stood out for Erin Smidt and her colleagues in the human resources area. “A lot of the roles we were recruiting for were ...

  • As public works rapidly evolves, digital fluency is no longer optional, it’s essential. From GIS platforms and IoT sensors to data analytics and cloud collaboration tools, the infrastructure sector is being reshaped by technology. For young professionals, ...

Upcoming Events


  • EV Transitions - Local Government Health Check

    May 6, 11:00 - 12:00 (Sydney time)

    This webinar will provide fleet, finance, and sustainability teams with a practical snapshot of how councils across Australia are progressing their transition to electric vehicles. 

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  • Lunch and Learn with IPWEA SA and SuperSealing Free Member Event

    May 7, 11:00 - 13:00 (ACST)

    Members only are invited to join IPWEA SA and SuperSealing for a practical Lunch & Learn on the latest in road maintenance technology.

  • Central and North Queensland Branch Conference

    May 12, 09:00 - 17:00 (AEST)

    This event is a key opportunity for public works professionals across Central and North Queensland to connect, learn and share ideas. The program will feature a wide range of technical presentations, case studies and discussions relevant to the challenges and opportunities in our regions.