Australia's defence spending this year is set to include infrastructure projects at five military bases in the Philippines. The bases are all located on the island of Luzon, in proximity to the contested South China Sea and self-governing Taiwan — two major flashpoints in regional relations. The investments come as Australia and the South-East Asian nation are expected to sign a new pact to increase collaboration between their defence forces. Experts say these agreements are clears signs of how

Here are five of the most impressive Australian infrastructure projects to be unveiled in 2025. Spanning engineering, ecology and heritage, the award-winning Bridgewater Bridge has set new standards for bold urban infrastructure. Then there's the Melbourne Metro, which is set to transform the city’s rail network. Catch the full list: https://brnw.ch/21wYhWg | Engineers Australia

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