Vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIED) are a constant and very real threat in today's society. Because of this, hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) is fast becoming more and more important in preventing such events from occurring. Without these protective mechanisms put in place, it leaves people without the protection they deserve. Nicholas Marasco, the General Manager of Australian Bollards believes that safety is paramount when it comes to protecting people, a belief that is too shared by the Israeli government.  ...read more

As a plan to make Melbourne the premier bicycle city of Australia, Lord Mayor Sally Capp has released a 10-year draft transport strategy. The plan is to expand the six kilometres of protected bike lanes to more than 50 kilometres by the year 2030; creating more space for pedestrians and cyclists in the CBD. The council will remove some of the city’s off-street parking, clearing the equivalent of 30 MCGs or 20 Burke St Malls of space. Our esteemed ‘Little Streets’ of Melbourne’s CBD (Little Collins, Little Burke, Little Lonsdale, Little La   ...read more

The NJM Group would like to welcome José Alvarez Moro as a non-executive director. We greatly value the experience and insight that he brings to our organisation. José has a Bachelor and Master’s in social work, and started his career working in child protection. He then went to work for the Department of Immigration, providing settlement services to migrants and refugees from Indochina, Latin America and Burma. He then advanced to a management role, and has been the State Director of Victoria and Western Australia, as well as the Deputy Director of Ne  ...read more

'Blockage by Nina Sanadze is a temporary exhibit - running from March 28th till April 28th - portraying and examining concrete bollards in our public areas. There are three public sculptural installations throughout the South-East Melbourne area. This exhibit playfully changes our views on bollards, encouraging thought-provoking ideas about safety and security. The three sculptures are: 'Bollard up a Tree' 'Building Blocks' 'Safeguard' Here at Australian Bollards, we want to reframe your association with bollards. We have a range of bollards that enhance public safe  ...read more

Using a crow bar to pry open the entrance of an independent Lego retailer last night, two thieves forced entry into the premises before emptying and destroying its shelves- and getting away with almost $30,000 worth of Lego. With only three weeks until Christmas, it’s a shame this small business must suffer before what is probably their busiest business period of the year. While it’s unknown if the two robberies are connected, it’s clear the thieves knew what they were looking for, as only valuable and collectable items were targeted durin  ...read more

Two men are wanted for questioning after an armed robber wielding a knife held up a Murray Road service station in Preston on October 23. CCTV vision shows the armed robber escaped with cash and cigarettes around 9:15 PM and appears to have been with another male before entering the service station. Investigations are still underway, and police are asking the public for information to assist their investigation. Meanwhile, a staff member at a Mobil service station in Hamilton escaped injury recently after thieves smashed their way inside. Police will obtain CCT  ...read more

The Hamad International Airport in Qatar is a popular stopover and destination neighbouring the United Arab Emirates. Since its opening in 2014, it’s received over 120 million passengers and handled more than 1.9 million tonnes of luggage. Visitors from all over the world arrive daily at Qatar airport, often seeking entertainment, hotels and food during their layover. This means the staff at Hamad International Airport must stay on track of the health and safety of their passengers, and without the right amenities and safety solutions in place, it can prove quite a diff  ...read more

Accor Hotels in Melbourne recently upgraded their underground parking facilities by installing Ned Kelly Bike Racks in the car park of their Southbank location. By giving guests the option to ride around and enjoy the various bike paths in and around the city, Accor Hotels has ensured their guests can reduce greenhouse emissions while also seeing the best of what Melbourne has to offer. The NK2000 by Ned Kelly Bike Racks provides space-saving parking solutions to businesses and councils Australia-wide. With a range of sizes and installations available, Ned Kel  ...read more

A high number of shoppers and pedestrians are expected to be walking around Melbourne in the months leading up to and during the holiday season. Yarra Trams counted over 3.5 million passengers using Melbourne’s tram services each week. They say weekends are even busier, calculating over half a million passengers each day. That is why Australian Bollards is proud to introduce Australia’s benchmark bollard- the Impact Absorbing PAS68 bollard. These energy absorbing bollards are used throughout Melbourne’s CBD and can absorb the impact of a 1  ...read more

The Village Food Market in Andergrove, Queensland, was ram-raided in the early hours of the morning on October 14th. A nearby resident heard a “loud bang” from the direction of the store at 4:30am before the store’s owner found CCTV footage of a vehicle ram-raiding into the glass side door of the shop. How much and of what was exactly stolen is still unknown, and police investigations are underway. The store owner is now checking his stock to establish how much was taken and to assess the damage to his glass sliding door, shelving and a large amount of stock.   ...read more