Archived News for Industry Professionals - November, 2012
The Federal Government’s Austrade-led mining mission to Ghana and Burkina Faso has begun earlier this week, which the Government says will give businesses a unique opportunity to explore opportunities in the region.
Australia leading the carbon accounting pack
Two innovative Australian methods of carbon accounting in the architecture and engineering sectors have been established to be leaders in the global field according to recent research of international conducted by Curtin and Murdoch Universities.
Energy markets in transition finds IEA
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its 2012 World Energy Outlook, concluding that the global energy map is changing in a ‘dramatic fashion’ and that changes will recast expectations about the role of different countries, regions and fuels in the global energy system over the coming decades.
SA extends Olympic Dam expansion plan
The South Australian Government has announced it will grant the extension to the indenture for the BHP Billiton Olympic Dam expansion works.
Youth results baffle COAG
New results released by the Council of Australian Governments’ (COAG) Reform Council show a ‘baffling gap’ in the engagement of young Australians in work and study.
Brighton Bypass open to traffic
The Tasmanian Government has officially opened the $191 million Brighton Bypass to motorists, months ahead of schedule.
Hopley takes the reins at VTA
The Victorian Transport Authority has announced that Brendan Hopley, its current Chief Operating Officer, has been electred president of the Association following the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting last week.
Melbourne leads CCS innovation
A team of researchers from the Cooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Technologies (CO2CRC) based out of the University of Melbourne have developed a novel method of capturing carbon capturing carbon dioxide that promises to reduce the cost of separating and storing the gas.
More should be done to accommodate air freight says ALC
The country’s major airports should do more to facilitate the efficient movement of freight, according to the Australian Logistics Council (ALC).
RSA delivers first rail track safety workshop
Rail Skills Australia (RSA) has successfully delivered the first Rail Safety Workshop to industry leaders in Brisbane, aimed at assisting industry with familiarising themselves with the Rail Safety Act’s recent changes.
Smart vehicles could cut road toll says NTC
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released a new discussion paper that suggests the uptake of new technology that would allow vehicles to ‘talk’ to each other could cut the road toll by as much as 25 per cent.
Surat Basin legislation passes Queensland Parliament
The Queensland Parliament has passed the Surat Basin Rail (Infrastructure Development and Management) Bill, enabling the delivery of large scale rail infrastructure in the area.
Tasmania to host NRS Forum
The Tasmanian Government has announced the State will be hosting the National Road Safety Forum next year following a meeting of Australian Infrastructure and Transport Ministers in Pert last week.
Victoria flags major Regional Rail Link works
The Victorian Government has announced the summer works program for the Regional Rail Link, which is due to include new tracks, new signals and tunnel strengthening will be carried out over the quieter summer holiday period, Minister for Public Transport Terry Mulder said.
Victoria releases training report
The number of Victorians in training has increased 31 per cent over the last year, with almost 680,000 students reenrolled in training positions.
WA boosts mine safety team
The Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum has moved to boost safety practices in the Goldfields following the appointment of two new Mines Safety Inspectors.
WA cracks down on ventilation safety
The Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum has ramped up efforts to ensure that the safety of the state’s 11,000 underground mine workers are ensured through proper ventilation practices.
WA to cut red tape for road transport
The Western Australian Government has announced Main Roads WA has consolidated its existing Prime Mover, Trailer Combination and Truck Trailer Combination Period Permits – the two most commonly issued permits for restricted access vehicles – into a single Gazette Notice.
Wiggins Island Terminal stalls
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.