While much of the attention has focused on tax changes and cost-of-living relief, there are several measures that have a direct impact on Australia’s infrastructure, transport and energy sectors. The 2026-27 Budget highlights that productivity, supply chain resilience and long-term investment remain national priorities. Fuel Security and Freight One of the biggest headline items is the Government’s $14.8 billion fuel security package. The plan includes $10 billion for immedia

Australia’s largest freight rail project has hit a major turning point. The federal government has confirmed that the Inland Rail project will no longer run through to Queensland, with funding now cut beyond Parkes in New South Wales. For an initiative once positioned as a 1,600km freight backbone linking Melbourne to Brisbane, it’s a significant change. What’s Changed? Originally designed to transform freight movement along the east coast, Inland Rail promised faster transit

With Brisbane 2032 on the horizon, stadiums are firmly back in the spotlight. We’ve seen what’s been delivered globally over the past decade, from Adelaide Oval and Optus Stadium here in Australia, to major international venues like Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, all designed to do more than just host sport. They’re built to drive tourism, activate precincts, and operate year-round. But what does it actually take to deliver one? We caught up with E