Archived News for Industry Professionals
The Federal Government has announced it will invest a further $15.1 million to assist the Ford employees who will be effected by the recent announcement that the motor giant will be cutting all manufacturing works in the country.
Capital expenditure booms in SA
Over $1.5 billion in capital expenditure has been invested in South Australia in the first quarter, according to the latest figures released by the State Government.
F3-M2 proposal progresses
The New South Wales Government has announced the proposed motorway linking the F3 with the M2 has progressed to Stage 3 under the state’s unsolicited proposals assessment process.
First stage of M80 done
The Victorian Government has announced the first stage of the billion dollar upgrade of Melbourne’s M80 has been completed, connecting Sydney Road and the Calder Freeway.
Government announces Australia Post appointments
The Federal Government has announced a series of major appointments to the board of Australia Post.
Government passes Jobs Bill
The Federal Government’s Australian Jobs Bill has cleared the House of Representatives earlier last week, clearing the next hurdle to delivering $500 million worth of funding
Manufacturing muddles in May
The country’s manufacturing industry has continued to struggle in its malaise in May, despite a small upswing over the month according to the latest Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index by the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group).
New rig to join hunt for oil off SA
The South Australian Government has welcomed the announcement that a new $775 million offshore drilling rig has been commissioned to join in the hunt for oil off the state’s coast.
Telstra moves on asbestos crisis
Telstra has announced it will move to immediately implement a range of initiatives aimed at countering the threat of asbestos in its copper trenches.
Dwelling approvals records slight April rally
National dwelling approvals have recorded a slight upswing in April, recording the first rally in 2013 according to the latest figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Government introduces infrastructure tax incentives
The Federal Government has introduced legislation before Parliament that will aim to provide incentives for infrastructure projects.
Queensland opens up new land for exploration
The Queensland Government has announced it has opened up a further 8700 square kilometres for petroleum and gas exploration at the recent annual Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) conference.
VAGO hands down TAFE report
The Victorian Auditor General’s Office has handed down a report into the financial state of Victoria’s TAFE and Higher Education providers.
Victoria begins East West Link impact assessment
The Victorian Government has released the framework for assessing the environmental impacts of the proposed East West Link between the Eastern Freeway to the Port of Melbourne.
Changes on the cards for Infrastructure NSW
The New South Wales Government has outlined a ‘new era’ for Infrastructure NSW as the agency now adopts an official advisory capacity for the delivery of key infrastructure projects.
Commission challenges regulated access
The Productivity Commission has released a draft report into the access of national significant infrastructure, saying that legislation governing regulated third party access should be changed.
Crompton named new Virgin's new COO
Virgin Australia has named Judith Crompton as the company’s first Chief Commercial Officer.
Government announces gas study
The Federal Government has announced a major new study into the ‘rapidly changing’ eastern Australian gas market.
Government announces petroleum management reform
The Federal Government has flagged its intention to reform the way major petroleum activities in Commonwealth waters are assessed and approved.
Government announces resources management assistance
The Federal Government has unveiled a new plan of how it intends to assist developing nations sustainably develop their mineral and energy resources.
Government broadsides Green's gas plan
The relationship between the Federal Government and their erstwhile political allies the Greens has deteriorated even further after Minister for Resources and Energy, Gary Gray, blasted the Green’s proposed blanket ban on all new coal seam gas exploration and production.