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Freight to the fore in Great British Railways

Simon Walton
September 10, 2024
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Great British Railways, the proposed new overarching body for infrastructure and train management, is to have a statutory requirement to promote rail freight. That much…

Russian influence campaign disrupted by US court

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September 5, 2024
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The US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has filed an affidavit (PDF) under seal in support of a seizure warrant targeting 32 internet domains allegedly used for “cybersquatting” by the Russian government to conduct malign influen…

UK launches ‘Tyche’ satellite to bolster military intelligence

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August 20, 2024
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The UK Ministry of Defence has successfully launched its first wholly-owned satellite, ‘Tyche’, designed to provide crucial Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. The satellite will be the bedrock of a planned co…

UK Government pledges £800M towards rural broadband upgrade

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August 13, 2024
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Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across rural Britain, long plagued by sluggish internet speeds, are set for a major connectivity upgrade as the UK Government pledges up to £800 million to modernise broadband infrastructure. For the first …

ELECTION: A new Independent Transport Authority for Queensland

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August 7, 2024
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Premier Steven Miles has announced his plan for a more integrated transport network in Queensland in the lead up to …

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Net neutrality rules suspended by federal appeals court

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August 3, 2024
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The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has dealt a significant blow to net neutrality advocates by blocking the recently reinstated rules from taking effect. This decision extends an earlier temporary pause, effectively putting net neutrality on hold until…

National Transport Commission appointments

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July 29, 2024
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Catherine King, minister for infrastructure, transport, regional development and local government has announced three appointments to the National Transport Commission …

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Lifting beams at Progress Street

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July 26, 2024
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Works continue in Dandenong South, with the new road bridge connecting Progress Street to Fowler Road taking shape. In late June, …

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5G and security: The dual telecoms challenges facing the new UK government

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July 6, 2024
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As the newly elected Labour government takes office in the UK after 14 years of Conservative rule, industry leaders are calling for urgent action on cybersecurity and digital infrastructure. The recent high-profile cyberattacks on critical organisation…

Mediator recommends the way forward for Airport rail link

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July 1, 2024
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airport infrastructure program — Image/Victorian Government

The mediator for the Melbourne Airport Rail Link has handed down his report for the project making a number of …

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