Archived News for Industry Professionals

The latest figures released by the Housing Industry Association (HIA) and Australian Industry Group (AI Group) show that the rate of construction in the housing industry has begun to soften, posting 35.8, up 4.9 points, where any recording below 50 is a contraction and the distance from 50 indicates the rate of contraction.

EOIs to be called for new cruise ship terminal

The Queensland Government and Gold Coast Council have announced they are planning to call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to develop an international cruise ship terminal and associated development on the Gold Coast.

Feds back NT Gove pipeline

The Federal Government has backed a plan by the Northern Territory Government to construct a gas pipeline to Gove.

Government releases Energy White Paper

The Federal Government has released it’s long awaited Energy White Paper, which is due to form the centrepiece of the country’s future energy policy.

Queensland outlines red tape reduction plan

The Queensland Office of Best Practice has handed down its Interim Report on ways the best ways to cut onerous red tape and regulation by 20 per cent.

Schubert to step down from Qantas

Long serving director of Qantas John Schubert has announced he is to retire from his position of Director of Qantas after serving 12 years in the role.

Skills and Training Taskforce releases final report

The Queensland Skills and Training Taskforce has handed down its final report, identifying key strategies to be used to improve the match between training and job outcomes for individuals and employers.

Transfield wins $200 million CSG contract

Transfield services has announced it has been awarded the $200 million contract to provide maintenance and operations services to QGC’s upstream coal seam gas (CSG) assets in Queensland.

Victoria seeking EOIs over gas plan

The Victorian Government has announced it is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOIS) in delivering Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) technologies to expand access to natural gas throughout the state.

WA signs gas JV

The Western Australian Government has signed the Natural Gas (Canning Basin Joint Venture) Agreement with JV partners Buru Energy and Mitsubishi Corporation.

Asciano completes C3 acquisition

Rail and port operator Asciano has finalised its acquisition of New Zealand ports and stevedoring operator C3 for a reported $55.3 million.

Cardno acquires Hard & Forester

International infrastructure services group Cardno has announced that it has acquired Sydney based surveying firm Hard & Forester.

HIA tracks modest housing price rise

Housing prices have only risen modestly in the September quarter, according to the latest ABS Index of Established House Prices.

New CFO for Asciano

Asciano has announced the appointment of Roger Burrows as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer.

New head of mining for Damco

A.P Moller – Maersk Group subsidiary Damco has announced the appointment of Ivan Thuysnma as Global Head for the Mining Vertical, having responsibility for the global development of customers in and around the mining industry.

New health standards for rail workers to go ahead

Australia will soon have updated rail safety worker medical standards after Commonwealth, State and Territory Transport and Infrastructure Ministers unanimously agreed to the reform.

Parafield airport gets the nod

The Federal Government has approved the Parafield Airport’s 2012 Master Plan, which sets out its strategic direction and intended uses over the coming 20 years.

QR National announces executive appointments

Rail services giant QR National has announced the appointment of two globally-significant executives from leading North American railways to the company’s senior management team.

Queensland stays the course with exploration

The Queensland Government has moved to reassure resources companies that it will continue to pursue policies and initiatives aimed at encouraging growth and exploration in the sector across the State.

South Australia opens new APY trade training centre

The South Australian Government has officially opened the new $7.3 million Anangr Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjtjara (APY) Trade Training Centre at Umuwa, aimed at providing opportunities for skills training and career pathways for young people living in remote Aboriginal communities in the State’s north-west.