Archived News for Industry Professionals
A new report released by global recruitment specialists, Hays, has found that supply chain coordinators, transport managers and supply chain managers are all enjoying a boom in employment demand.
Survey predicts gloomy 2013
A new survey of over 400 builders and contractors conducted by Master Builders Australia (MBA) shows little confidence that 2013 will see a lift from the sector’s downturn.
Tarrawonga expansion gets the nod
Whitehaven Coal has welcomed the announcement by the New South Wales Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) that it has approved the proposed expansion to the Tarrawonga Coal Mine Expansion Project in north west New South Wales.
Western Interstate terminal receives planning funding
The Federal and Victorian Governments have announced planning funding will be made available for the proposed western Interstate Freight Terminal (WIFT), a facility that has the potential to take over 700,000 trucks off the city’s rouads.
WorkSafe Victoria flags housing blitz
WorkSafe Victoria has called on the state’s housing construction industry to make sure their sites and work practices are up to scratch ahead of a safety blitz due to start early next month.
Apprentice Kickstart expanded for engineering trades
Nine additional key engineering trades are now eligible for Kickstart payments, which triple the incentives made to employers in the first year of taking on an apprentice.
National transport safety regulators open for business
The new National Heavy Vehicle Regulator located in Brisbane and the new, Adelaide-based National Rail Safety Regulator, are both open for business.
New agreements for Ranger Uranium Mine
The Federal Government has signed off on a suite of new agreements with Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) for the Ranger Uranium Mine.
WA report shows strong minerals performance for 2011-12
The Western Australian Government’s 2011-12 Mineral and Petroleum Statistics Digest has been released showing that WA returned resources sales of $106 billion during the year.
NT enjoys building surge
The Northern Territory is enjoying a surge in building as the benefits from major projects feed the local economy, according to the NT Chief Minister, Terry Mills.
Productivity Commission inquires into barriers to exploration
The Productivity Commission has released an issues paper on Mineral and Energy Resource Exploration as part of its inquiry into the non-financial barriers to mineral and energy resource exploration in Australia.
Synnex to construct new logistics centre in Sydney
Synnex Australia has commenced construction of its new logistics centre in Lidcombe.
SA finalises unconventional gas road map
The South Australian Government has finalised its road map to developing its unconventional gas resources, saying that it will chart the way for the State to tap into its ‘vast gas potential’.
Victoria pledges action on building industry report
The Victorian Government has promised action following a report into the governance and administration of the Victorian Building Commission.
IMOS hits millionth milestone
Australian researchers and scientists have achieved a major milestone in the Argo ocean-monitoring program after completing one million profiles of ocean observations in the program.
Aurizon secures Rio Tinto coal deal
Freshly rebranded rail haulage company Aurizon has announced it has secured a new performance-based contract with Rio Tinto Coal Australia.
HVCCC chief steps down
Hunter Valley Coal Chain Coordinator’s (HVCCC) Chief Executive, Jonathan Vandervoort, has announced he will be stepping down from the role in January next year.
North Strathfield Rail Underpass contract winner announced
The New South Wales Government has announced it has awarded Macmahon Holdings/Bouygues Travaux Publics Australia the $260 million project to deliver the North Strathfield Rail Underpass project.
QR National rebrands
The nation’s largest rail freight company, QR National, has officially adopted Aurizon as the company’s new trading name.
Researchers team up with industry to promote mine safety
A team of researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) have teamed up with a group of coal industry experts to develop an online database to deliver a ‘contemporary body of knowledge’ on managing mine site risks.
State of the Cities released
The Federal Government has released the annual State of the Cities report card, concluding that while the nation’s major cities remain among the world’s most liveable, they are increasingly affected by extreme weather events.