Archived News for Industry Professionals
Fortescue Metals has celebrated its first ore shipment through the second train unloader in Port Hedland.
LNG Precinct legislation before WA Parliament
The Western Australian Government has introduced legislation before State Parliament that will ensure the Browse LNG Precinct is the only site that will process Browse Basin gas on the Kimberly coast.
MBA hits out at Migration Amendment
Master Builders Australia has hit out at a bill introduced before Parliament aimed at cracking down on illegal workers, saying it has the potential to create unnecessary legal risk for all employers, specifically those in the building and construction industry.
SA reopens Iron Baron mine
The South Australian Minister for Mineral Resources, Tom Koutsantonis, has officially reopened Arrium Mining’s Iron Baron iron ore mine in the Middleback Ranges.
New CEO for Macmahon as Bowen tenders resignation
Mining company Macmahon has announced that Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Nick Bowen has resigned from the company, effective immediately.
Tasmania hails VET progress
The Tasmanian Government has hailed the progress being made in the state’s vocational education system, with data showing strong growth above the national rate.
New iron ore facility opens in WA
The Western Australian Governmnt has hailed the opening of a new iron ore export facility at Geraldton Port in the state’s Mid-West Region.
Newlands EIS open to public
The Queensland Government has invited communities and stakeholders to view the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the expansion of Xstrata Coal’s Newlands Coal Mine.
WA successfully tests algae biodiesel
The Western Australian Government has announced the successful demonstration of Aurora Algae’s algae production facility in Karratha, calling it a major development in the process towards using algae as a future biodiesel source in the state.
CCCU to investigate Victoria's construction industry
The Victorian Government has handed the terms of reference to the Construction Code Compliance Unit (CCCU) to undertake an extensive investigation and report on the current state of compliance with the law and codes of practices in the Victorian building and construction industry.
High Court gives ACT the final call on rail access
The High Court of Australia has announced it will remit its rail access application back to the Australian Competition Tribunal (ACT), meaning it could now declare relevant railways open for third party access.
Reform now or pay the cost warns MCA
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has published a new report that warns Australia’s attractiveness as an investment destination is rapidly deteriorating.
Asciano and Linfox sign rail freight agreement
Asciano and Linfox have announced the continuation of the provision of intermodal rail freight.
Clean ship legislation passes Parliament
The Federal Government has passed legislation that will force ships to reduce their pollution levels.
Fulton Hogan wins Majura Parkway project
The Federal Government has awarded Fulton Hogan the construction contract for the $288 Majura Parkway project.
Government grants new offshore exploration leases
The Federal Government has announced the grant of seven new offshore petroleum permits as part of the second round of the 2011 Exploration Acreage Release.
Grocon agrees to talks
Building giant Grocon and the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) have announced an agreement to return to talks under the conditions of a settlement reached with Fair Work Australia.
Housing finance continues to fall
Master Builders Australia has bemoaned the disappointing housing finance results published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, saying it shows little sign of an imminent recovery.
NABERS launches new look
The New South Wales Government has launched a new suite of websites for the ongoing NABERS to cater for the increasing use of the program.
New home building in the doldrums
New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that the country’s new home building sector slipped into recession in the 2011/12 period.
NSW outlines grail rail upgrades
The New South Wales Government has provided an update on the ongoing maintenance and upgrade work on the state’s grain rail lines.