Cat unveils new updated 350 excavator

Featuring powerful digging force and strong swing torque, the new fixed-gauge Cat 350 excavator can be equipped with large buckets up to 3.2 cubic metres of capacity for higher productivity. This month, Caterpillar has released its new 350 excavator in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. According to the company, the new 350 excavator consumes up …

The government’s new vision for Infrastructure Australia

A reform of the Infrastructure Priority List, more consistency in infrastructure assessment and a more active role in the post completion stage of projects are part of a new vision set for Infrastructure Australia, following an independent review of the advisory body.  In July, the federal government commissioned a review of Infrastructure Australia, which was …

2022 Women in Industry Award winners

The 2022 Women In Industry Awards presentation night was held on September 8 in Sydney. A big winner of the night was idoba chief executive officer Sarah Coleman, who took home the Excellence in Mining award. The Excellence in Mining award recognises an individual who has made a positive contribution to one of the many …

Consortium selected for Sydney’s Circular Quay renewal

CQC Partners, a consortium comprising Lendlease Construction, Capella Capital and BESIX Watpac, has been chosen by the New South Wales government as Planning and Design Partner for the revitalisation of Sydney’s Circular Quay.  Transport for NSW Director, Eastern Harbour City, Julie Sundqvist said the announcement of CQC Partners as the Planning and Design Partner was …

Green-tick crushing equipment and renewable energy

Supplying in-demand equipment to the crushing and screening market, Wirtgen is a proud supplier of Kleemann technology that has proved invaluable in the Snowy 2.0 project. Supporting the renewable Snowy 2.0 Hydro project, the Wirtgen Group is making its impact in a development that is set to supply sustainable energy to New South Wales. The …

John Deere secures electric future with Kreisel Electric battery tech expansion

John Deere is investing in electric propulsion with the announcement that it is funding an expansion of the company Kreisel Electric with regards to the company’s battery production capacity. With a focus on moving towards electric propulsion, John Deere has announced that it will be investing in expanding Kreisel Electric’s battery production capacity to expand …

Victoria’s new cabinet will promote transport integration, RA says

The Andrews ministry’s cabinet for Victoria was announced on 5 December, with a focus placed on developing public infrastructure and road projects. As part of the announced ministers, leading the Department of Transport and Planning, Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan will remain Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop and Minister for …

Polo Citrus helps to effectively control dust on site

Polo Citrus is continually listening to its customers, to better service their needs and improve solutions. With service a priority, Polo values developing personal relationships with customers and come to the discussion with a wealth of industry knowledge.  Each installation is different – the material, the weather, the machinery and the staff. Polo Citrus looks …