Archived News for Industry Professionals
A new study released by the National Broadband Network (NBN) claims that the service is already having a significant and positive impact on education.
New Safety Commissioner appointed
Alan Edwards has been appointed as the country’s new Federal Safety Commissioner, following the recent departure of Jeff Willing from the role.
Queensland to issue first reconstruction tenders
The Queensland Government has put industry on notice after it announced the first round of contracts to begin repairs to the state’s road and transport infrastructure are being drawn up for tender later this month.
Global factors driving petrol prices finds ACCC
Global factors such as the ongoing unrest in the Middle East and the continued depletion of conventional crude oil supplies have been identified as key factors in determining petrol prices, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
Major road project kicks off
The Western Australian Government has announced the start of work on major road works around Perth, in a bid to ease congestion and improve flow to the State’s capital.
NT appoints new Darwin Harbourmaster
The Northern Territory Government has announced the appointment of decorated Royal Australian Navy veteran Tony O’Malley as the new Darwin Harbourmaster.
Great Eastern works to be completed six months early
The Federal Government has welcomed the recent announcement that the $280 million Great Eastern Highway widening project will be completed in June, six months ahead of schedule.
Heavy vehicle crash rate down
The Federal Government has welcomed recently released statistics that show a 20 per cent decline in road fatalities involving heavy vehicles in the last five years.
Laramide moves to list on ASX
Canadian mining company Laramide has announced it has lodged a prospectus with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) ahead of the company’s planned listing on the ASX in March.
Moreton Bay field narrows
The Federal and Queensland Governments have announced that the shortlist for the construction of the Moreton Bay Rail Link has been reduced from four to two.
New chief for WA minerals research
The Western Australian Government has announced Mark Woffenden as the new Chief of the Western Australian Minerals Research Institute (WAMRI).
Queensland reopens major freight routes
The Queensland Government has confirmed that the majority of the state’s major freight routes have reopened following widespread flooding.
WA approves multi-billion Pilbara plan
The Western Australian Government has announced it has granted approval to a number of proposals by Rio Tinto to expand its iron ore operations in the Pilbara.
Approvals fall in December
The number of dwellings approved fell 4.4 per cent in December, according to the recently released ABS Building Approvals figures. The fall comes after a 3.4 per cent rise in November.
Gateway WA work starts
The rollout of the $1 billion Gateway WA project has officially begun, with work beginning on the new on-ramp which will give trucks travelling from the Kewdale/Forrestfield industrial estate access to the Tonkin Highway for the first time.
Hays details construction workforce demand
Recruitment specialist Hays has released its quarterly report into skills and workforce demand, concluding that the construction sector is currently awash with high-level candidates on the market.
Hays tracks energy skills demand
Recruitment specialist Hays has released the first Quarterly Report into skills demand for 2013, concluding that demand for energy professionals is continuing to grow, bolstered by major mining and resources project in Western Australia and Queensland.
Master Builders hits out at fair work transition
Master Builders Australia has hit out at the ongoing transition from Fair Work Australia to the Fair Work Commission, saying that businesses are facing an inundation of red tape.
NT ups Gove gas efforts
Northern Territory Chief Minister, Terry Mills, has left for a round of high-level negotiations in Canberra, Singapore and Europe in a bid to secure the future of the Gove refinery.
Report defends mining and resources sector practices
Education is up and employment is growing in the nation’s mining and resource regions thanks to the activity of mining companies and their mobile workforce, according to a new report released by the Minerals Council of Australia.
Uranium committee set to hand down recommendations
The Queensland Government appointed Uranium Mining Implementation Committee is set to hand down its recommendations on best practice of the development of the state’s uranium assets.