Archived News for Industry Professionals
The Federal Government has released a report aimed at assisting companies and local governments make informed decisions about where and how to build key infrastructure assets in the face of a changing climate.
The Economic framework for analysis of climate change adaptation options sets out ley adaptation techniques by using case studies concerning flood mitigation, long term water supply and the effects of heat waves on critical infrastructure.
"Infrastructure investors, owners and managers, as well as governments at all levels, need to find the most cost effective ways to prepare for the impacts of climate change in the future," Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Greg Combet said.
Government welcomes manufacturing report
The Federal Government has welcomed the release of the long awaited Manufacturing Taskforce Report, which has found that the sector can continue to prosper and grow if it takes advantage of key emerging opportunities in the Asian region.
Mining boom flows through to ICT
The mining sector’s continual growth is producing significant flow-on benefits for the country’s information and communication technology sector, according to a new report released by IDC.
New road trauma funding
The Victorian Government has outlined more funding under its flagship $55 million infrastructure investment aimed at reducing road trauma on the state’s roads.
Santos confirms Moomba shale well
Gas giant Santos has confirmed that the planned Moomba 191 dedicated shale well is commercially viable and will soon begin production of the country’s first dedicated shale well.
WorkSafe launches housing campaign
WorkSafe Victoria has announced a team of inspectors will be visiting housing construction sites across the state as part of the 12-month Operation SafeSite campaign.
WorkSafe Victoria hits out at construction safety
WorkSafe Victoria inspectors are increasingly finding high risk construction work being performed on sites without a suitable safety plan.
New CSG supply plant opens in Queensland
A new multi-million dollar coal seam gas (CSG) industry supply plant has been officially opened in Toowoomba, and will begin supplying pipeline systems to the state's growing industry.
New online service shows mining activity
The Queensland Government has launched a new service that will provide landholders and regional councils throughout the state with access to information about exploration and mining activity in their local area.
Queensland opens scholarships for women in male dominated industries
The Queensland Government has opened the first round of the new Supporting Women Scholarships, aimed at assisting women to enter traditionally male dominated industries.
Victoria TAFE battlelines drawn
The ongoing and increasingly public debate over TAFE funding in Victoria has descended into an unseemly brawl, with thousands of teachers descending on Central Melbourne to protest the cuts.
Builders named for New Norlane project
The Victorian Government has launched the next phase of its $80 million New Norlane project, announcing the builders who have won the tenders who will deliver the project aimed at revitalising the suburb.
NSW to conduct building inquiry
The New South Wales Government has announced the formation of an inquiry into construction industry insolvency to help safeguard the interests of sub-contractors in the sector.
ARTC signs 'historic agreement' over MFN
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) and the New South Wales Government have signed an agreement that will transfer management and operation of Sydney’s Metropolitan Freight Network (MFN) to the ARTC until 2064.
ATA slams tax working group plan
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has lashed out at the Business Tax Working Group’s proposal to remove the statutory effective life caps on trucks and trailers, saying that it would incentivise trucking companies to keep older trucks on the road for longer.
Bids for smart West Gate Freeway technology contract open
The Federal Government has urged companies keen to install electronic freeway management technology along the West Gate Freeway to register their interest with VicRoads before the 22nd of August.
Government to cut skill red tape
The Federal Government has proposed a streamlined, nationally consistent licensing scheme for plumbing and gas fitting, property refrigeration and air-conditioning occupational licensing with an aim to boost labour mobility, productivity and save an estimated $86 million.
NSL gets green light
Coal miner NSL Consolidated has received official approval of the first of four thermal coal exploration tenements for its Eromanga Basin operations in southwest Queensland.
Wilson becomes first Australian Chevron supplier
Chevron Australia has congratulated transformer producer Wilson Transformer Company on becoming the first Australian firm to become a qualified global supplier for Chevron.
Export confidence on the rise finds DHL
Logistics specialist DHL has published its 2012 DHL Export Barometer, showing a recovering business outlook for exporters, despite the strong Australian dollar.
Government seeks Moorebank facility board
The Federal Government has announced the process of appointing a board for the Government Business Enterprise to oversee the private sector delivery of the new freight handling facility at Sydney’s Moorebank has begun and is expected to be completed by the end of this year.