Best Infrastructure Partnerships Australia Podcasts (2025)

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Season 3 Episode 1: Bede Noonan – on productivity and procurement, the shifting national infrastructure pipeline, and one of the industry’s most unique professional career trajectories 1:12:20

3M ago1:12:20

1:12:20

In our launch episode for season three, Adrian and Janice host Bede Noonan, Chief Executive Officer of ACCIONA, unpacking his journey from family to corporate business, how ACCIONA is navigating the shift from transport to energy, and productivity in construction.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Episode 59 – The risks and challenges of climate change for major infrastructure assets 22:36

7M ago22:36

22:36

In the latest episode of Corrs High Vis podcast, Trevor Thomas, Harry Frith and Amy Catanzariti delve into the many risks and challenges that climate change presents to major infrastructure assets.By Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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Episode 58 – Expanded UCT regime: implications for construction industry 23:01

8M ago23:01

23:01

In this episode of Corrs’ High Vis podcast, Jey Nandacumaran, Cameron Inglis and Larissa Broadbent discuss recent reforms to the unfair contract terms regime and the implications for the construction industry.By Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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Episode 57 – Projects and infrastructure in 2023 and what the future may hold 27:24

1+ y ago27:24

27:24

In the latest episode of Corrs High Vis podcast, Joseph Barbaro and Urszula Altson reflect on the challenges for construction and infrastructure in 2023 and what the future may hold.By Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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Lorie Argus - on navigating the pandemic, the future Melbourne Airport and sustainable aviation 1:03:49

1+ y ago1:03:49

1:03:49

In our latest episode, Adrian and Janice check in with Lorie Argus, Chief Executive Officer of Melbourne Airport, to unpack her career to date, the experience of navigating an airport during the pandemic, the development of the Melbourne Airport precinct and how ‘Lorie’s bugs’ are making aviation more sustainable.…

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Peter Shergold AC - on transforming Western Sydney, education as an asset class, COVID and migration 1:18:28

2y ago1:18:28

1:18:28

In our first episode for 2023, Adrian and Janice sit down with Professor Peter Shergold AC to discuss transforming Western Sydney through using higher education as an asset class and the impacts of the Aerotropolis as well as Professor Shergold’s time in the public service and his views on recent government decisions on topics like COVID and migrat…

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PharmOnline with Anna Barwick 32:52

2+ y ago32:52

32:52

Anna Barwick is an award-winning pharmacist and entrepreneur. Her innovative new business PharmOnline was brought to life at the beginning of the COVID lockdowns to help people remotely access the advice and services of pharmacists. As well as running the business, she is also conducting research into how telehealth services such as PharmOnline are…

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How Kids Use Technology with Dr. Jo Bird 34:26

2+ y ago34:26

34:26

How much children are exposed to technology, and in particular how long they spend looking at screens and devices, is a heated topic. Dr. Jo Bird from the University of New England studies how young children interact with technology and how imaginative play can incorporate technology just as any other object in their environment. By working with ea…

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Episode 56 – Trailing Liability for Asset Decommissioning (Part 1) 8:50

2+ y ago8:50

8:50

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Trevor Thomas and Tom Milner discuss the legislative framework and legal issues relating to the decommissioning of major assets in Australia.By Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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Omelia with Kate Armstrong-Smith 34:21

2+ y ago34:21

34:21

Omelia is a new digital story-telling tool being developed by entertainment industry experts that is being developed right here in Armidale. In this interview we chat with Kate Armstrong-Smith, one of the co-founders of Omelia, to hear about how this new story-telling technology works. With a background in science and the entertainment industry, th…

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Andrew Barr – on his approach to reform and the infrastructure opportunities ahead for the ACT 1:12:21

2+ y ago1:12:21

1:12:21

Adrian and Janice sit down with ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr to discuss his approach to reform, the modern approaches and opportunities that exist to deliver the ACT Government’s infrastructure pipeline and whether it could elevate the Territory’s status on the world stage, and what’s on the horizon as the ACT Government implements its decarbonis…

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Actinogen Medical with Tamara Miller 35:13

2+ y ago35:13

35:13

Welcome to Season 2 of Stories of STEM Q! James has put together a fantastic show for the first episode of the brand new season - Tamara Miller is a Moree local who left her hometown to study and build a career in biotechnology in the pharmaceutical industry. She has recently returned to Moree where she continues to work remotely for Actinogen Medi…

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Professor Linda Agnew's April 2022 Graduation Address 15:13

3y ago15:13

15:13

Professor Linda Agnew is the Head of the School of Science and Technology at the University of New England. This special bonus episode of Stories of STEM Q is a recording of her speech given as the occasional address to students during the Autumn graduation ceremonies in 2022. As one of the first round of graduation ceremonies to be held on back on…

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Episode 10: The Poultry Hub with Dr Tamsyn Crowley 25:22

3y ago25:22

25:22

The Poultry Hub, situated on campus here at the University of New England, is a world renowned research centre working to improve practices in the livestock industry. Dr Tamsyn Crowley is the Director of the Poultry Hub, and a researcher at UNE with a focus on improving animal wellbeing by using molecular markers to quantify stress levels in livest…

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Episode 9: The University Experience with Aurora Howland 34:04

3y ago34:04

34:04

Aurora Howland is the Schools Liaison Officer for the University of New England. She works with local schools and communities to introduce high school students to university life. This can include introducing them to the courses and career pathways available, but also looks at what kind of lifestyle awaits students on a university campus. In this i…

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Episode 8: Archaeology at the University of New England with Melanie Fillios 37:26

3y ago37:26

37:26

Associate Professor Melanie Fillios is an archaeologist that specialises in human-animal interactions throughout history, and is currently the Director of Place Based Education and Research at the University of New England. In this interview we chat about the changing role of universities and the expectations that students and society place on univ…

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Episode 7: Moss Environmental with Shonelle Gleeson-Willey 35:06

3y ago35:06

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Shonelle Gleeson-Willey is the founder and CEO of Moss Environmental, an environmental consultancy based in Tamworth, NSW. She is also the President of the International Erosion Control Association and hosts her own STEM podcast ‘Beyond the Green Line’. In this interview we chat about how she made the decision to move from being an employee of othe…

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Episode 6: The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration with Andrew McConville 40:06

3y ago40:06

40:06

Andrew McConville came from an agricultural background, having originally studied at the University of New England, to go on to become the CEO of the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration (APPEA). As an advocacy organisation APPEA represents the interests of oil and gas producers in Australia. In this interview we chat about the enormous …

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Episode 5: Agronomy in Practice with Casey Budd 24:33

3y ago24:33

24:33

Casey Budd is a graduate of the University of New England who was named Agronomist of the year at the Australian Summer Grains Conference in 2019. She was previously a Young Farming Champions youth ambassador and now works as an agronomist at B&W Rural in Moree. As an agronomist she works with farmers and growers to manage their businesses, with a …

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BONUS EPISODE | Adrian & Janice - What's your favourite type of infrastructure? 32:17

3y ago32:17

32:17

Regular listeners of the Inside Infrastructure Podcast will know the episode always ends by asking guests what their favourite piece of infrastructure is. In this bonus episode, Adrian and Janice turn the spotlight back on themselves and discuss what their favourite piece of infrastructure is.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Sally Capp – on debunking the death of the city and how Melbourne can rebound from COVID 1:17:20

3y ago1:17:20

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In the first episode of Inside Infrastructure for 2022, Adrian and Janice speak with Lord Mayor of Melbourne City Council Sally Capp about her journey to the top job, debunking the death of the city, rebounding from COVID, and how the Council is decarbonising Melbourne.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Episode 4: The Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit with Dr Steve Miller 41:57

3+ y ago41:57

41:57

Dr Steve Miller is the Director of the Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit (AGBU) at the University of New England. AGBU works to understand how to breed better animals and plants using information on the genetics of individuals and animal populations. This can include everything from breeding desirable traits to managing disease susceptibility withi…

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Episode 3: The New England Virtual Health Network with Leanne Nisbet 32:29

3+ y ago32:29

32:29

The New England Virtual Health Network (NEViHN) was an emerging idea from the University of New England that was spurred into action at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. The need for remotely delivered medical services has always been an issue for remote and regional towns, now the world has been faced with the need for such services and it is…

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Peter Achterstraat - on reigniting productivity in NSW 1:04:45

3+ y ago1:04:45

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In the last episode of Inside Infrastructure for 2021, Adrian and Janice spoke with NSW Productivity Commissioner Peter Achterstraat about the origins of his family name, his love of tax, igniting a new productivity boom out of COVID, and how we reform the way pay and use infrastructure.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Jacinta Allan – on Victoria’s Big Build and the state’s most complex infrastructure project 1:05:10

3+ y ago1:05:10

1:05:10

Adrian and Janice sit down with Victorian Minister for Transport Infrastructure and the Suburban Rail Loop, Jacinta Allan, to talk about her experience as Victoria’s longest serving female Minister, the major COVID challenges facing Victoria's Big Build program, and the story behind one of the nation's biggest and most complex rail projects, the Su…

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Minister Paul Fletcher – on the power of markets and the state Federation 57:14

3+ y ago57:14

57:14

Adrian and Janice sit down with Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, Paul Fletcher MP to discuss why he believes in the power of markets and the role for government intervention. The Minister also shares his reflections on the policy rationale behind the sale of Telstra, the next big capital phase for the NBN, and…

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Roch Cheroux – unpacks our urban water system and how we can have a more resilient water system 1:16:17

3+ y ago1:16:17

1:16:17

Adrian and Janice interviewed Managing Director of Sydney Water Roch Cheroux to shed light on how our complex urban water system actually works, the state of urban water reform in Australia, and what we need to do to combat increased climate variability and drought.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Episode 2: The UNE SMART Region Incubator with Dr Lou Conway 27:43

3+ y ago27:43

27:43

On this episode of Stories of STEM Q Dr. Lou Conway introduces us to the University of New England SMART Region Incubator (SRI) and its mission to grow local start-ups and small businesses. Spanning the North West New England Region the SRI and its partners aim to create an ideas network where locals can find support and collaboration to help them …

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Deanne Stewart – on the infrastructure M&A boom and ESG investment in Australia 1:00:49

3+ y ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Adrian and Janice sit down with Aware Super CEO Deanne Stewart to talk about her journey from Bathurst kid to Fulbright Scholar, how Australia's infrastructure market competes internationally, the boom in infrastructure M&A, and the challenges and opportunities for ESG investment in Australia.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Episode 1: The vision and the economic, environmental and social transformation of the New England North West 24:23

3+ y ago24:23

24:23

The University of New England’s STEM Quarter (STEM Q) is a platform for regional partnerships. It seeks to become an engine of innovation by connecting industry & investment with research & education through mutually beneficial projects. By providing local industries and communities with a pathway to engage in research specifically focused on local…

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Episode 55 – WA Security of Payment legislation update 10:22

4y ago10:22

10:22

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Brianna Dos Santos and Spencer Flay discuss the new Building and Construction (Security of Payment) Act 2021 (WA).By Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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Episode 54 – COVID-19 and the construction industry: challenges and opportunities (Part 2) 16:40

4y ago16:40

16:40

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Alice Hayes and Samuel Woff continue their discussion with guests Kiri Parr and Kevin Pascoe on the challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry as a result of COVID-19.By Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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Episode 53 – COVID-19 and the construction industry: challenges and opportunities (Part 1) 22:51

4y ago22:51

22:51

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Alice Hayes and Samuel Woff sit down with guests Kiri Parr and Kevin Pascoe to discuss challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry as a result of COVID-19.By Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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Rebecca Wark - on leadership and the future of health 1:03:17

4y ago1:03:17

1:03:17

Adrian and Janice sit down with NSW Health Infrastructure CEO Rebecca Wark to talk leadership, building hospitals through COVID, and how technology and uncertainty is shaping the future of health services in Australia.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Episode 52 – Corrs Projects Update 12:11

4y ago12:11

12:11

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Brianna Ryan, Andrew McCormack and Wayne Jocic discuss two recent court decisions, one with guidance for the Queensland security of payment legislation and a Victorian case dealing with the prevention principle.By Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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Episode 51 – Public Private Partnerships in the Australian construction industry 15:46

4y ago15:46

15:46

Our latest Corrs High Vis podcast looks at the risks and benefits of Public Private Partnerships in large scale infrastructure projects.By Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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Graeme Newton – on lessons from the 2011 QLD floods and building Brisbane's new underground 1:01:38

4y ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Adrian and our new co-host Janice sit down with Cross River Rail Delivery Authority CEO Graeme Newton to talk about the lessons from the 2011 Queensland flood in managing the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges of building Brisbane's new underground beneath the Brisbane River and CBD, and what's required to make Queensland's 2032 Olympic Bid a succes…

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Episode 49 – Lacrosse Tower dispute: the appeal 18:20

4y ago18:20

18:20

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, David Hastie and Mitchell Francis discuss the Victorian Court of Appeal’s resounding affirmation of VCAT’s decision in the Lacrosse cladding dispute.By Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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Episode 48 – The health of the Australian construction industry: part one 13:28

4y ago13:28

13:28

Our latest Corrs High Vis podcast is the first of a two-part series looking at the Australian construction industry. Ben Davidson, Wayne Jocic and Julia Korolkova consider the key takeaways from a recent study into the health of the industry.By Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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Episode 47 – Commonwealth Government framework for offshore clean renewable energy projects 10:42

4+ y ago10:42

10:42

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Jane Hider and Sophia Georgeff discuss the proposed framework for the delivery of offshore clean renewable energy projects in Commonwealth waters. This podcast was recorded in December 2020.By Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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Mike Mrdak AO – on 30 years in the public service and the new frontier for digital infrastructure 1:07:41

4+ y ago1:07:41

1:07:41

In the last episode for 2020, Adrian and Ilya sit down with former Secretary of the Department of Communications and the Arts, Mike Mrdak AO to discuss his 30 year career in the public service, the infrastructure market reform agenda of the 1980s and 90s, and the evolution of the telco sector and new frontier for digital infrastructure investment.…

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Episode 46 – Corrs Projects Update Q4 2020 21:48

4+ y ago21:48

21:48

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, David Hastie, Lachlan Tassell and Wayne Jocic discuss three recent cases concerning rectification, delay and the assessment of damages and unlicensed building work.By Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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Nicole Lockwood – on independent infrastructure advice and the growing freight task in WA 55:55

4+ y ago55:55

55:55

Adrian and Ilya talk with Deputy Chair of Infrastructure WA Nicole Lockwood about the infrastructure advisory body model, the trends and chief drivers behind the freight system overhaul in the WA, and why we need a focus on rational pricing and social licence in infrastructure provision.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Rita Saffioti – on WA’s infrastructure response to COVID and path to recovery 41:55

4+ y ago41:55

41:55

Adrian and Ilya sat down with WA Minister for Transport and Planning, the Hon. Rita Saffioti MLA, to discuss the WA Government's infrastructure response to COVID-19, the pathway to recovery, and the nexus between land use planning and transport infrastructure.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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Episode 45 – Corrs Projects Update Q3 2020 20:06

4+ y ago20:06

20:06

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, David Hastie, James Arklay and Wayne Jocic discuss three recent cases from Victoria, South Australia and Queensland.By Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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Episode 44 – Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Bill 2020 (WA) 22:43

4+ y ago22:43

22:43

Corrs High Vis podcast, Chris Campbell, Michelle Dean, Belinda Wong and presenter Michael Barnes discuss a new Bill with implications for security of payment laws in Western Australia.By Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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Episode 43 – common issues involving major developments above and near existing rail corridors. 10:11

5y ago10:11

10:11

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Daryl Clifford, Sarah Roettgers and presenter Rhys Lloyd-Morgan discuss common issues involving major developments above and near existing rail corridors.By Corrs Chambers Westgarth

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Episode 42 – COVID-19: Lessons for the Australian construction industry from the UK experience 14:45

5y ago14:45

14:45

In our latest Corrs High Vis podcast, Todd Spiller from Macfarlanes LLP in London and David Hastie of Corrs discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the UK construction industry, the push for a more collaborative approach to dispute resolution, and a number of potential lessons for Australian jurisdictions.…

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Michael Brennan – on Australia’s reform opportunities and the future of productivity 1:12:27

5y ago1:12:27

1:12:27

Adrian and Ilya sat down with Chair of the Productivity Commission, Michael Brennan to discuss Australia’s reform opportunities, how the economy might evolve coming out of COVID-19, and what the future of productivity growth may look like in a services-based economy.By Infrastructure Partnerships Australia

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John Pickhaver – on the evolution of infra financing, decarbonisation, and digital disruption 1:12:18

5y ago1:12:18

1:12:18

Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, Adrian and Ilya sat down with Co-Head of Macquarie Capital, Australia and New Zealand John Pickhaver to discuss his journey from civil engineering to private finance, the evolution of infrastructure financing in Australia, and the opportunities of technological disruption.…

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