Archived News for Industry Professionals
A consortium of some of the nation’s most influential groups has publicly expressed its concern over the nation’s energy policies, saying that a clear, evidence based policy platform must be developed in order to cater for the nation’s energy demand.
Queensland sells down Aurizon holding
The Queensland Government has announced it will sell $806 million worth of shares in rail logistics giant Aurizon, saying the deal will ‘maximise benefits’ for Queensland taxpayers.
SA releases economic statement
The South Australian Government has released an Economic Statement which Premier Jay Weatherill has described as a ‘full and candid’ picture of the State’s economy.
TAFE NSW seeking industry feedback
TAFE New South Wales has announced it is seeking input from stakeholders to form a new strategy which will guide how the sector operates in the future.
Victoria announces preferred rail route
A rail line along Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway, connecting the Doncaster Park-and-Ride with the Hurtsbridge line at Collingwood is the most viable option, according to a new report.
Victoria starts $1.6 billion port redevelopment
The Victorian Government has announced that construction has commenced on the $1.6 billion Port Capacity Project at Melbourne’s Webb Dock.
ACCC green lights coal port bargaining
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it has granted collective bargaining rights to a cabal of coal producers for access to the new coal terminal at Dudgeon Point, and with Aurizon Network for access to rail infrastructure for transport to the terminal.
Australia to lend a hand to Mozambique mining
Australian expertise will be used to develop Mozambique’s mining and resource sector following the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
QBE quits SA building insurance
QBE Insurance has advised the South Australian Government that it will be withdrawing from the Building Indemnity Insurance (BII) market from the beginning of July.
Queensland secures $80 million 'betterment' fund
The Queensland Government has announced the formation of an $80 million 'betterment' fund aimed at ending the 'madness of replacing vulnerable infrastructure' with replicas that are destroyed in flooding.
Victoria confirms airport rail link
The Victorian Government has confirmed the planned route for the construction of the new Melbourne Airport rail link after assessing 80 proposals for the project.
Government pledges water protection
The Federal Government has announced it will implement greater environmental protection for water resources impacted by coal seam gas and large coal mining developments.
Victoria outlines TAFE funding
The Victorian Government has released the Independent TAFE Review Panel’s final report on vocational education and training, as well as the Government’s response.
457 applications skyrocket
Applications for the skilled migrant 457 visa have jumped by 9.5 per cent in the last year, while approvals are up by 6.6 per cent.
AMMA hits out at workplace reform
The Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) has hit out at the Federal Government proposed workplace reform, saying it will reinforce union right of entry provisions to Australian workplaces, giving unions an unfair level of influence.
ARA rolls out worker system
Railways workers will now have their competency assessed on site after the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) launched the new Rail Industry Worker competency management system and the complementary Rail Industry Worker Card.
Briety wins $15 million Atlas contract
Civil and mining engineering company Briety has been awarded a $15 million contract to deliver an access road project for Atlas Mining’s Abydos Mine Project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
CSR sheds 150 jobs from Viridian operations
Building materials company CSR has announced it will shed 150 jobs as it urgently seeks to stop the profit hemorrhaging from its Viridian glass manufacturing subsidy.
Great Eastern widening project completed early
The Federal Government has announced the Great Eastern Highway widening project has been completed nine months ahead of schedule.
Hayman shares her tips for women in the industry
One of Coffey’s most senior geotechnical engineers, Laura Hayman, has shared her top tips for helping women succeed in the mining industry.
Leighton wins ETTT project
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has announced it has awarded a Leighton Contractors/Abigroup alliance the $265 million Epping to Thornleigh Third Track (ETTT) contract.