Archived News for Industry Professionals
Tasmania’s Tarkine region will become the 98th area protected under the National Heritage List following the Federal Government’s final ruling.
Housing prices on the rise
Seven of the country’s eight capital cities recorded a bump in housing prices for the December quarter, according to the latest figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Tasmania courts offshore oil and gas sector
Tasmania has rolled out a publicity campaign aimed at courting large-scale oil and gas industry players by selling the state as a prime base for offshore oil and gas operations.
Smart technology for West Gate Freeway
The Federal and Victorian Governments have announced it has selected Visionstream to install electronic freeway management technology along the West Gate Freeway, with work expected to commence mid this year.
ACCC calls for comment on Tiger acquisition
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has called for comment on the proposed acquisition of 60 per cent of Tiger Airways by Virgin Australia.
Government incorporates Koongarra into Kakadu National Park
The Federal Government has introduced a Bill before Parliament that will repeal the Koongarra Project Act – which allows uranium mining at Koongarra – and incorporate the region into the Kakadu National Park.
Mirvac reveals executive shuffle
Mirvac Group has announced a significant reshuffle of its executive team, in what it calls a move to ‘better leverage its integrated model and maximise expertise of the senior executives within the Group’.
NBN benefiting training and education finds study
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.