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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.

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.

Queensland stays the course with exploration

The Queensland Government has moved to reassure resources companies that it will continue to pursue policies and initiatives aimed at encouraging growth and exploration in the sector across the State.

South Australia opens new APY trade training centre

The South Australian Government has officially opened the new $7.3 million Anangr Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjtjara (APY) Trade Training Centre at Umuwa, aimed at providing opportunities for skills training and career pathways for young people living in remote Aboriginal communities in the State’s north-west.

Tamworth TTC open for business

The Federal Government has announced the opening of the $8.9 million Tamworth and Districts Trade Training Centre (TTC).

BG Group announces China deal

LNG giant BG Group has announced it has signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA with China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) for the sale of its Curtis LNG project for $1.93 billion.

Building approvals on the rise

Building approvals have improved for a second consecutive month this September, according to a recent report released by the Housing Industry Association (HIA).

Manufacturing continues to slide

Lingering softness in new orders and a lower than average selling price is seen the manufacturing sector enter tis eighth consecutive month of contraction, according to the Australian Industry Group’s Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI).