Archived News for Industry Professionals
The Victorian Government has announced it will increase funding to improve the state’s highest risk roads and intersections to $1 billion over the next 10 years.
$82 million for truck safety
Federal, State and Local Governments and the trucking industry have announced a new $82 million spending initiative aimed at upgrading the safety of the country’s road network.
Boral announces restructuring
Construction materials specialist Boral has announced the company will merge its construction materials and cement divisions into a single integrated division, with the appointment of Joseph Goss as the new Division Managing Director to preside over the new body.
Gulf Spencer action plan announced
Billions of dollars worth of investment stands to be unlocked in South Australia’s Spencer Gulf following the announcement of a Federal, State and Local government collaboration.
HIA releases Trades Report
The Housing Industry Association’s (HIA) Trades Report for the December 2012 quarter has painted a gloomy picture of the residential construction sector.
NTC calls for charges input
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released the heavy vehicle charges review discussion paper, which it says is aimed at building a fairer and improved system of managing the charging system.
Queensland seeking code feedback
The Queensland Government has announced it is seeking industry feedback on guidelines for the building and construction code of practice in a bid to prevent unnecessary time delays and cost blow-outs on major infrastructure projects.
Report finds housing shortage
A new report released by the National Housing Supply Council (NHSC) has concluded that Australia continues to be dogged by an on-going housing shortage and chronic affordability issues.
SA to undertake transport plan for SA
The Commonwealth has provided $2 million to the South Australian Government to undertake an Integrated Transport and Movement study in Adelaide to help the city develop an aligned transport plan.
Signs of life in Australian manufacturing
The Australian manufacturing sector has posted some ‘tentative signs of improvement’ according to the latest report released by the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group).
New CFO for Rio
London-based mining giant Rio Tinto has announced the appointment of Chris Lynch as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer, replacing outgoing CFO Guy Elliot in mid-April this year.
ABS tracks delicate home building recovery
The latest figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that residential construction activity continued to improve in the final quarter of 2012.
QRC to conduct dust monitoring
The Queensland Rail Council (QRC) has announced it will conduct a comprehensive coal dust monitoring program along the length of the western and metropolitan rail systems running through to the Port of Brisbane.
REX takes a swipe at Government
In declaring its annual results, Regional Express’ Executive Chairman Lim Kim Hai has slammed the Federal Government, saying its policies are ‘decimating regional aviation’.
AWU launches energy security campaign
The Australian Workers Union (AWU) has launched a new campaign aimed at securing the country’s energy future, arguing that Australia has no safeguards to ensure that domestic supply is protected.
Maldon to Dombarton studies underway
The Federal Government has announced teams of specialist engineers and environmental advisers have begun work on identifying and investigating the design, safety and conversion issues associated with the proposed Maldon to Dombarton Rail Link.
NTC releases annual adjustment for consultation
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released the proposed annual adjustment of heavy vehicle charges for the 2013-14 tear for public consultation.
Chevron ups onshore gas efforts
International gas giant Chevron has announced it has reached an agreement with Beach Energy to acquire two onshore gas blocks covering an estimated 810,000 acres in the Cooper Basin.
Geelong Ring Road completed
Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the Victorian Minister for Transport, Terry Mulder, have officially opened section 4B of the Geelong Ring Road, marking the completion of the project.
Government grants floating facility major status
The Federal Government has announced it has granted Major Project Facilitation (MPF) status to the National Port Corporation’s Field Support Hub (FiSH).
Leighton wins more Gorgon projects
Leighton Holdings has been awarded a further $975 million in contracts to deliver civil and underground works for the Chevron-operated Gorgon Project.