Archived News for Industry Professionals
Queensland’s proposed Abbot Point coal loading expansion has moved into the next phase of planning, with the Government announcing a shortlist of companies to deliver the coal handling infrastructure piece of the project.
ABS tracks booming mining towns
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has unveiled new analysis about towns of the mining boom using data from the 2011 Census.
BHP Billiton offloads diamond business
Mining giant BHP Billiton has announced it has completed the sale of its diamonds business to Dominion Diamond Corporation.
Forbes joins Talon Petroleum
Texas focused oil exploration company Talon Petroleum has announced the appointment of Jeff Forbes as the company’s new Non-Executive Director, effective immediately.
High-speed rail a 'game changer'
The Federal Government has released the first study into connecting the nation’s East Coast capital cities by a High Speed Rail (HSR) network, with Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese describing it as a ‘game-changer’.
Mt Carlton mine open for business
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has officially opened the new $200 million Mt Carlton gold, silver and copper mine.
ARA hits out at Opposition's road obsession
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has hit out at the Federal Opposition’s transport policies, saying that Tony Abbot’s preoccupation with roads shows that ‘he simply does not understand public transport’.
China First SEIS released
The Queensland Coordinator-General has released the first supplementary environmental impact statement (SEIS) for Waratah Coal’s China First galilee Coal project.
Gold miners merge
Southern Cross Goldfields and Polymetals have announced the long-speculated merger will go ahead, creating what both companies describe as a ‘significant diversified Australian gold company’.
Light rail construction starts
The New South Wales Government has announced that construction of all nine stops of the $176 million Inner West Light Rail Extension has started.
New chief for V/Line
The Victorian Government has announced the appointment of Theo Taifalos as the new Chief Executive of V/Line, Victoria’s regional rail public transport body.
Queensland seeking input for electrical safety law changes
The Queensland Government has announced it is seeking community input on the proposed changes to electrical safety laws that it says will reduce the costs of doing business while maintaining the standards of electrical safety.
Transport industry calls for carbon tax exemption
The Australian Trucking Association has called for a blanket carbon tax exemption for the nation’s trucking sector, saying that the industry has little room to maneuver or offset its emissions.
WorkSafe ACT launches height safety blitz
WorkSafe ACT has kicked off an inspection program focusing on work safety at height in the residential housing industry throughout the Territory.
Builder sentiment up finds MBA
Despite a dismal March period for that nation’s construction sector, a national survey of more than 500 builders and contractors has revealed that sentiment is starting to pick up amongst the country’s builders.
Construction sector slips in March
The nation’s construction sector has recorded a steep decline in the March, according to the Australian Industry Group’s (Ai Group) Australian Performance of Construction Index (PCI).
NT forms ministerial growth group
The Northern Territory has announced the formation of a new Economic Development Cabinet Sub-Committee, charged with overseeing the Territory’s ‘next big economic advance’.
$110 million to fast-track Port of Hastings
The Victorian Government has announced a further $110 million in funding to progress the Port of Hastings development.
Dwelling approvals reverse fortunes
ABS Building Approvals show that the number of dwellings approved rose 3.1 per cent in February 2013, in seasonally adjusted terms, after falling for two months.
Shell to sell Geelong refinery
Petroleum giant Shell has announced it is putting its 120 kb/d Geelong refinery on the market as the company looks to concentrate its efforts on large scale projects.
Victoria approves South-East Water complex
The Victorian Government has announced it has approved the construction of a new $70 million office complex that will see a significant jobs boom in the area.