Pocket Project Manager

Project Management Planet was recently interviewed by New Energy Quarterly, Australia’s leading renewable energy publication, to discuss the state of renewable energy project management and training in Australia.

Work is now underway on a “once-in-a-generation” road infrastructure project designed to unlock access to one of Western Australia’s fastest-growing regions. The $1-billion Tonkin Highway Extension and Thomas Road Upgrade will deliver a new 14-kilometre highway connection and significantly expand capacity in Perth’s south-east corridor, with completion targeted for late 2028.

A vast section of BlueScope’s Port Kembla steelworks, comparable in size to Sydney’s CBD, is set for transformation after the NSW government approved the rezoning of 2 million square metres of non-operational industrial land. The proposal paves the way for a $10 billion employment hub spanning advanced manufacturing, clean energy, technology, education and logistics.

Melbourne’s middle suburbs are set for a transport revolution. The Victorian government’s Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) is an ambitious orbital train project designed to transform the city’s public transport network, connecting key health, education, retail, and employment precincts.

Australia’s commercial architecture is entering a new era. Atlassian Central in Sydney is set to become the world’s tallest hybrid timber commercial building.

Sydney Airport is set for its largest upgrade since the 2000 Olympics, with a major expansion linking the T2 and T3 domestic terminals.

After lying dormant for half a century, the “ghost” station at Woollahra, Sydney will finally come to life. The NSW government has confirmed plans to complete and open Woollahra train station by 2029, alongside a major rezoning that will unlock up to 10,000 new homes in Sydney’s inner east.

Australian data centre operator CDC is set to build its first major facility in Western Australia, responding to growing demand for high-density computing and artificial intelligence under the AUKUS security pact.

Australia’s most significant national monument is undergoing its largest transformation in decades.

Brisbane is transforming how people move around the city with the Cross River Rail

Discover how AI is revolutionising construction project management. From smarter budgeting to safer sites, explore 9 ways artificial intelligence boosts efficiency, reduces costs, and prevents delays.

Discover the essential role of project management in the construction industry. Learn how project management ensures timely and successful project completion through real-world case studies in Australia.

The NSW Labor government says the Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) is one step closer to transforming healthcare delivery, with statewide staff training now underway ahead of the system’s first rollout in 2026. When fully implemented, it will be one of the largest digital health programs ever undertaken in Australia.

Tasmania has reached a major infrastructure milestone, officially opening the $786 million Bridgewater Bridge after more than two-and-a-half years of construction.

In 2025, Treasury launched the Foreign Investment Portal project, a fully centralised platform that now manages every stage of the Foreign Investment Review Board process.

Australia’s digital infrastructure is reaching for the stars – literally. In a landmark deal, NBN Co has selected Amazon’s Project Kuiper to deliver satellite broadband to regional, rural and remote communities.

Australian data centre operator CDC is set to build its first major facility in Western Australia, responding to growing demand for high-density computing and artificial intelligence under the AUKUS security pact.

The Reserve Bank of Australia, in partnership with ASIC and major banks, has launched Project Acacia, which will test digital money at scale.

Feeling burnout? Discover how project management can help you get organised, reduce stress, and improve your work-life balance! Say goodbye to burnout today!

The 2025/26 Federal Budget includes significant investments in infrastructure, renewable energy, healthcare, and technology projects. This article explores key government initiatives and the crucial role of project management in their successful execution.

The NSW Labor government says the Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR) is one step closer to transforming healthcare delivery, with statewide staff training now underway ahead of the system’s first rollout in 2026. When fully implemented, it will be one of the largest digital health programs ever undertaken in Australia.

A major new health and education hub is on the way for Adelaide’s southern suburbs. Flinders University will build a $300 million, 10-storey Flinders HealthCARE Centre at Bedford Park, supported by a $150 million federal contribution

Feeling burnout? Discover how project management can help you get organised, reduce stress, and improve your work-life balance! Say goodbye to burnout today!

The 2025/26 Federal Budget includes significant investments in infrastructure, renewable energy, healthcare, and technology projects. This article explores key government initiatives and the crucial role of project management in their successful execution.

Learn how project management principles can help small business owners succeed. Discovery key strategies for planning, resource allocation, risk management, and communication in your business.

Discover why rooftop solar installers need project management skills. Learn how proper planning, budget control, and communication can ensure project success and avoid costly mistakes.