Archived News for Industry Professionals
International shipping giant Maersk has announced more cuts to its Asia-Europe trade, citing falling demand for the trading route.
Norbuilt wins Goyder River project
The Federal Government has announced Darwin-based construction company, Norbuilt, as the winning bidder for upgrading to the Central Arnhem Road and other major local infrastructure upgrades.
Oil and gas labour demand still strong
Demand for skilled labour in the oil and gas industries is continuing to show growth, according to Hays’ Oil and Gas Global Job Index.
QMC commences copper drilling
Queensland Mining Corporation has announced it has commenced mining at the company’s Young Australian copper project in Queensland’s northwest.
Rio breaks Pilbara iron record
Mining giant Rio Tinto has released its third quarter 2012 operations review, showing it has posted a record quarterly Pilbara iron ore production.
Tasmania joins rail safety system
The Tasmanian Parliament has passed legislation that will see the state join the country’s first National Rail Safety Regulator.
$30 million for Qantas' Queensland operations
Qantas’ CEO, Alan Joyce, has announced it will invest $30 million to upgrade its heavy maintenance facilities in Brisbane.
ACCC approves coal train transition
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has agreed to an arrangement that will see the transition to more efficient train services proposed by the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) for its rail network in the Hunter Valley.
BP begins terminal expansion
Oil and petroleum giant BP has announced it has started work on the construction of the $20 million expansion of its Largs North Terminal.
Gas a double-edged sword finds AI Group
More should be done to ensure the emerging gas boom in Australia benefits the general population, according to a new report into the benefits and potential costs associated with the boom, according to a report released by the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) and the Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association (PAICA).
Government announces apprenticeship reforms
The Federal Government has announced a major overhaul of the country’s apprenticeship system, with Minister for Skills, Senator Chris Evans, saying as much as 21,000 apprentices will be recruited under the reform.
NSW opens more road to higher productivity trucks
The New South Wales Government has announced additional access for farm freight trucks east of the Newell Highway in the state’s northwest.
Queensland to recommence uranium mining
The Queensland Government has announced it will convene a three-member implementation committee to oversee the recommencement of uranium mining in the state.
SANTOS shale gas operations begin
Santos has commenced commercial operations of its first shale gas well in South Australia, with unconventional gas now set to be used in homes around the state.
Tasmania outlines ambitious infrastructure scheme
The Tasmanian Government has announced it is seeking almost $900 million for 22 strategic infrastructure projects in its latest submission to the Federal Government’s Nation Building 2 Program (NB2).
Choose wisely urges NCVER
Students should always keep in mind their end goal when choosing between associate degrees or advanced diplomas, according to new report released by the National Centre for Vocational Education and Research (NCVER).
WA moves to protect subcontractors
The Western Australian Government has announced a suite of initiatives aimed at protecting subcontractors working on building sites run by Building Management and Works (BMW).
Alpha's EIS released
The Queensland Coordinator-General has announced the release of an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the $4.2 billion South Galilee thermal coal project as part of the Alpha coal mine in Central Queensland.
Side airbags get safety nod
The Victorian Government has released the results of a study into the effectiveness of side airbags at the Australian Performance Vehicles (APV) Tech Centre in Melbourne.
CSG Scientific Committee to form
The Federal Government has passed legislation that will establish the Independent Expert Scientific Committee that will provide advice on coal seam gas and large coal mining to the Government.
Discovery Metals rejects Chinese bid
Minerals explorer Discovery Metals has announced it has refused the $830 million unsolicited joint bid from Chinese private equity groups Cathay Fortune and China-Africa Development Fund.