Archived News for Industry Professionals
Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET) has advised that construction of its eponymous coal terminal in Queensland at Wiggins Island has stalled owing to contraction in the construction market, with estimated timing for completion of Stage 1 of the terminal being revised from late 2014 to March 2015.
Australia to sign up to Kyoto 2.0
The Federal Government has announced it is set to join the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol.
Queensland moves to reassure TAFE sector
The Queensland Government has moved to reassure prospective TAFE students that it’s ‘business as usual’ for the state’s vocational education and training provider.
Construction contracts at slower rate
The latest figures released by the Housing Industry Association (HIA) and Australian Industry Group (AI Group) show that the rate of construction in the housing industry has begun to soften, posting 35.8, up 4.9 points, where any recording below 50 is a contraction and the distance from 50 indicates the rate of contraction.
EOIs to be called for new cruise ship terminal
The Queensland Government and Gold Coast Council have announced they are planning to call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to develop an international cruise ship terminal and associated development on the Gold Coast.
Feds back NT Gove pipeline
The Federal Government has backed a plan by the Northern Territory Government to construct a gas pipeline to Gove.
Government releases Energy White Paper
The Federal Government has released it’s long awaited Energy White Paper, which is due to form the centrepiece of the country’s future energy policy.
Queensland outlines red tape reduction plan
The Queensland Office of Best Practice has handed down its Interim Report on ways the best ways to cut onerous red tape and regulation by 20 per cent.
Schubert to step down from Qantas
Long serving director of Qantas John Schubert has announced he is to retire from his position of Director of Qantas after serving 12 years in the role.
Skills and Training Taskforce releases final report
The Queensland Skills and Training Taskforce has handed down its final report, identifying key strategies to be used to improve the match between training and job outcomes for individuals and employers.
Transfield wins $200 million CSG contract
Transfield services has announced it has been awarded the $200 million contract to provide maintenance and operations services to QGC’s upstream coal seam gas (CSG) assets in Queensland.
Victoria seeking EOIs over gas plan
The Victorian Government has announced it is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOIS) in delivering Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) technologies to expand access to natural gas throughout the state.
WA signs gas JV
The Western Australian Government has signed the Natural Gas (Canning Basin Joint Venture) Agreement with JV partners Buru Energy and Mitsubishi Corporation.
Asciano completes C3 acquisition
Rail and port operator Asciano has finalised its acquisition of New Zealand ports and stevedoring operator C3 for a reported $55.3 million.
Cardno acquires Hard & Forester
International infrastructure services group Cardno has announced that it has acquired Sydney based surveying firm Hard & Forester.
HIA tracks modest housing price rise
Housing prices have only risen modestly in the September quarter, according to the latest ABS Index of Established House Prices.
New CFO for Asciano
Asciano has announced the appointment of Roger Burrows as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer.
New head of mining for Damco
A.P Moller – Maersk Group subsidiary Damco has announced the appointment of Ivan Thuysnma as Global Head for the Mining Vertical, having responsibility for the global development of customers in and around the mining industry.
New health standards for rail workers to go ahead
Australia will soon have updated rail safety worker medical standards after Commonwealth, State and Territory Transport and Infrastructure Ministers unanimously agreed to the reform.
Parafield airport gets the nod
The Federal Government has approved the Parafield Airport’s 2012 Master Plan, which sets out its strategic direction and intended uses over the coming 20 years.
QR National announces executive appointments
Rail services giant QR National has announced the appointment of two globally-significant executives from leading North American railways to the company’s senior management team.