Archived News for Industry Professionals
Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Cobmet, and the European Commissioner for Climate Action, Connie Hedegaard, have announced that Australia and Europe will be linking their emissions trading systems.
The agreement will see a full two-way link by means of mutual recognition of carbon units between the two cap and trade systems, with the combined emissions trading system (ETS) starting no later than mid 2018.
Under the scheme, businesses will be able to use either Australian or European carbon credits to conduct their businesses.
Government promises a bigger slice of the resources pie for SMEs
The Federal Government has promised to enhance the opportunities for small and medium sized enterprises to gain business from resources projects.
Linfox opens new 'super site'
Logistics giant Linfox has announced the opening of its new Perth ‘super site’, with Premier Colin Barnett officially opening the new facility.
New home sales nosedive
A new report released by the Housing Industry Association (HIA) shows a disappointing start to the 2012/13 financial year for new home sales.
Queensland passes NHVR law
The Queensland Government has passed legislation establishing Australia’s first National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, which is now due to commence operations at the beginning of January next year.
URS appoints new Capital Projects director
Engineering and construction group URS Australia has announced the appointment of Geoff Pereira as the new Director of Capital Projects, with responsibility for overseeing mining and mine infrastructure projects for the company’s Western Australian operations.
Boom has a few good years yet
A report published by BIS Shrapnel shows that the country’s mining boom still has a few years left to run, with mining investment continuing to underpin activity of coming years.
CBH launches new grain fleet
Grain handling giant CBH has launched its new $175 million fleet of locomotives and wagons to service the $5 billion Western Australian grain sector.
Chisholm TAFE wins infrastructure grant
The Victorian Government has granted Chisholm TAFE a $1.5 million grant to assist in the development of a master plan for existing and new infrastructure works on the Frankston campus.
Housing affordability continues to strengthen
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has found that housing affordability has continued to strengthen in the June 2012 quarter.
New data shows smaller than expected housing shortfall
New research conducted by housing researcher Macromonitor has found that the undersupply of housing in Australia is significantly smaller than previously thought.
Port Botany redevelopment crucial says ALC
The redevelopment of Asciano’s Port Botany operations is critical to improving efficiency and productivity Australian Logistics Council’s (ALC) Managing Director Michael Kilgariff has told a meeting of exports in Sydney.
Port Hedland completes productivity review
The Port Hedland Port Authority (PHPA) has completed its whole-of-port productivity and capacity utilisation review, identifying a number of areas for improvement.
Recapture Bradfield's vision urges IPA
A new report released by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia has called on Infrastructure NSW to release a strategy to provide a detailed, ambitious and long-term vision to protect and corridors and prioritise the right projects to ensure sustainable growth.
Roofing critical to household energy consumption
Recent research shows that the choice of roof material has a significant impact of household energy expenditure through its impact on the internal temperature of the home.
Tinkler Group aborts Whitehaven bid
Tinkler Group has announced it has pulled out of its $5.3 billion takeover bid for Whitehaven coal, ending a month of speculation over the future of the company.
Victoria announces fraccing moratorium
The Victorian Government has announced a moratorium on all hydraulic fracturing as part of a suite of reforms aimed at providing greater certainty on the impacts of the coal seam gas industry’s effects on the environment.
AI Group hits out at Victoria's TAFE cuts
The Australian Industry Group (AI Group) has spoken out against the Victorian Government's cut to the TAFE sector, saying the $300 million cuts could not come at a worse time as the demand for skilled workers continues to grow.
ABS releases diesel vehicle data
The number of registered diesel vehicles has increased by 60.6% from 2007 to 2012, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
ALGA to develop State of the Local Road Assets Report
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has commissioned Jeff Roorda and Associates (JRA) to develop the first State of the Local Assets Report, which will form the technical base for continued advocacy for increased government funding for local roads int the future.
BHP shelves Olympic Dam expansion
Mining giant BHP Billiton has announced it has elected to shelve the $30 billion expansion of its Olympic Dam expansion in South Australia.