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Energy giant Santos has announced it has committed to a $100 million drilling and appraisal program over the coming 12 months in the onshore Mereenie field in the Northern Territory.
UQ to examine FIFO impacts
The social impacts of the emergent phenomenon of fly-in-fly-out (FIFO) work is set to be put under the research microscope after the University of Queensland announced a research initiative into the practice.
Apartment demand to stabilise finds report
The growing demand for apartment dwellings in Australia is set to stabilise, with demand for housing expected to grow as the 20-34 year old cohort enters the next stage of their domestic life, according to a new report from business research specialist BIS Shrapnel.
MBA blasts anti-457 campaign
Master Builders Australia has come out swinging at the Federal Government’s renewed campaign against apparent abuses of 457 working visas.
Skill training under threat says MBA
Master Builders Australia (MBA) has expressed grave misgivings over the proposed changes to compliance testing by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC).
Victoria to up first home owners grant
The Victorian Government has announced it will be upping the state’s first home owner’s grant from $7,000 to $10,000 from the beginning of July.
Swinburne opens new training centre
Local school leavers will soon be benefiting from a range of new services provided in the Knox Innovation, Opportunity and Sustainability Centre (KIOSC) after it’s official opening in Melbourne earlier this week.
Tourism in boomtime finds ABS
Tourism grew faster than the total of the economy last financial year, contributing over $112 million dollars a day to the Australian economy, outpacing industries such as agriculture, forestry and fishing, construction, and transport, postal and warehousing according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Aussies travel around the world 5.8 million times in 2012
Vehicles in Australia travelled 232.4 billion kilometres in 2012, enough to travel the circumference of the earth about 5.8 million times, according to figures from the ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use released today.
NSW releases response to insolvencies inquiry
The New South Wales Government has released its official response to the Inquiry Into Construction Industry Insolvency.
Act now on congestion warns auditor
A lack of any coherent, statewide management plan for congestion is contributing to increased costs and productivity loss, according to a new report released by the Victoria Auditor General’s Office (VAGO).
Australia notches up record growth in passenger numbers
86 million passengers flew domestically and internationally in Australia in 2012, recording a 4.5 per cent increase from 2011.
Avalon secures Philippine deal
Victoria’s Avalon Airport has taken another step towards becoming the state’s second international airport after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Australia and the Philippines securing the rights for international flights to Avalon.
Beijing greenlights Glencore/Xstrata merger
The Chinese Government has given the final seal of approval for the merger of Xstrata and Glencore, paving the way for the formation of a new international resources giant.
Government promises tax offset for big projects
The Federal Government has commenced public consultation of a new piece of legislation for a tax loss incentive for major infrastructure projects.
Rio posts record iron production
International mining giant Rio Tinto has posted record first quarter iron ore production, with Pilbara iron ore operations operating at full capacity of 237 tonnes per year.
SA and Victoria push for local car fleet
The South Australian and Victorian Governments have formed a united front at the recent Council of Australian Government meeting in an effort to get Federal and State governments to use a majority of Australian made vehicles in their fleets.
Tasmania announces search for riches
The Tasmanian Government has announced a major geophysical survey will be undertaken in the north west of the state to provide key information about Tasmania’s resources potential.
Tenders called for North West Rail link
The New South Wales Government has called for tenders for the construction of the skytrain section of the North West Rail Link.
Virgin given the all clear on Tiger bid
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it will not oppose Virgin Australia’s bid to take a 60 per cent stake in rival budget carrier Tiger Airways.
ABS tracks falling contractor rates
The number of people working as independent contractors in Australia decreased over the last two years, according to a report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.