Archived News for Industry Professionals

Hunter Valley Coal Chain Coordinator’s (HVCCC) Chief Executive, Jonathan Vandervoort, has announced he will be stepping down from the role in January next year.

North Strathfield Rail Underpass contract winner announced

The New South Wales Government has announced it has awarded Macmahon Holdings/Bouygues Travaux Publics Australia the $260 million project to deliver the North Strathfield Rail Underpass project.

QR National rebrands

The nation’s largest rail freight company, QR National, has officially adopted Aurizon as the company’s new trading name.

Researchers team up with industry to promote mine safety

A team of researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) have teamed up with a group of coal industry experts to develop an online database to deliver a ‘contemporary body of knowledge’ on managing mine site risks.

State of the Cities released

The Federal Government has released the annual State of the Cities report card, concluding that while the nation’s major cities remain among the world’s most liveable, they are increasingly affected by extreme weather events.

Volatile resources prices a global threat finds report

Fluctuating resources prices will set in motion a chaotic chain of events unless governments and businesses ‘get to grips’ with a new world order defined by resource politics, according to a new report released by Chatham House.

Commission to examine major projects approval process

The Federal Government has requested that the Productivity Commission conduct a study to benchmark the country's major project development process against international best practice.

Construction downturn eases finds report

The ongoing downturn in construction in Australia has eased in November, with activity declining at a slower rate in the month - up 1.2 points to 37.0 (readings below 50 indicate a contraction in the industry with the distance from 50 indicative of the strength of the decline).

NCVER publishes student outcomes

More and more students are taking up vocational education and training (VET) as a response to the requirements of pre-existing employment, according to new research published by the National Centre for Vocational Education and Training (NCVER).

New CEO for Newmont

International miner Newmont has announced its President and Chief Operating Officer, Gary Goldberg, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer and join the Board in March after current CEO, Richard O'Brien, steps down.

SA releases VET satisfaction rates

Over 90 per cent of South Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) are satisfied with their training studies, according to recent research released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).

NT commits to biggest ever road work

The Northern Territory Government has reiterated its commitment to the $103 million Tiger Brennan Drive duplication work, which will bt the largest road project ever undertaken in the Territory’s history.

Port of Cairns EIS detailed

The Queensland Coordinator-General’s has released the terms of reference for the environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed upgrade to the Port of Cairns.

Queensland moves to unlock mineral bounty

The Queensland Government has announced it will begin investigating ways to unlock as estimated $4 billion worth of natural mineral resources in the north west of the state.

Queensland releases CSG/LNG compliance plan

The Queensland Government has released a compliance plan to regulate the Coal Seam Gas to Liquefied Natural Gas industry in 2013.

Dwelling approvals drops

ABS Building Approvals show that the number of dwellings approved fell 7.6 per cent in October 2012, in seasonally adjusted terms, after rising for two months.

Government launches Kickstart initiative

The Federal Government has officially launched its $57.5 Kickstart initiative aimed at encouraging Western Australian employers to take on new apprentices to help address the State's growing trade skill shortage.

Italian Infrastructure delegation arrives

The largest ever official Italian delegation to visit Australia has landed in country to explore infrastructure investment opportunities.

NSW review of rail access begins

The New South Wales Government has called for industry feedback for the first review of the current NSW Rail Access Regime – the regulatory framework which enables third party passenger and freight operators to use the State’s rail network.

SAFC unveils key infrastructure projects

The South Australian Freight Council (SAFC) has called for the South Australian Government to immediately investigate the viability of introducing toll roads to assist in funding of a number of key transport infrastructure projects vital to the State’s growth.