Archived News for Industry Professionals - May, 2013
The Victorian Government has announced it will commit $72 million to boost transport and planning infrastructure in Melbourne’s west.
Victoria pledges $170 million for road works
The Victorian Government has promised a ‘radical change’ in roadwork with a $170 million package to address the state’s roads.
Housing Awards recognise nation's top builders
The annual HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards have been held in Brisbane last week, recognising the the nation’s top builders.
Queensland merger gets the go ahead
The Central Queensland University (CQU) and the Central Queensland Institute of TAFE will merge to form a single institution, marking the first tie-up of its type in Queensland.
$22 million for Tasmanian logistics capacity
The Federal Government has announced it will invest over $22 million to boost Tasmania’s freight capacity in the north of the state and improve the skills base of the state’s maritime workforce.
Boeing opens largest lab outside the US
Marking the company’s biggest research centre outside the United States, Boeing Research and Technology Australia (BR&T Australia) has opened the new centre in Port Melbourne.
SA training gets student tick of approval
More than 90 per cent of South Australian students accessing free or subsidised training through the State Government’s Skills for All program with private providers have said they are satisfied with the quality of training provided.
Smith named next chair of Shell Australia
Shell Australia has announced Andrew Smith will take up the role of chairman of its Australian operations after Ann Pickard steps down to take up the newly created position of Executive Vice President Artic, Upstream Americas from June.
WA ups mine safety ranks
The Western Australian Government has announced the appointment of seven new specialist safety inspectors to ensure the continued safety of the state’s resources industry.