Archived News for Industry Professionals
The Queensland Coordinator-General’s has released the terms of reference for the environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed upgrade to the Port of Cairns.
Queensland moves to unlock mineral bounty
The Queensland Government has announced it will begin investigating ways to unlock as estimated $4 billion worth of natural mineral resources in the north west of the state.
Queensland releases CSG/LNG compliance plan
The Queensland Government has released a compliance plan to regulate the Coal Seam Gas to Liquefied Natural Gas industry in 2013.
Dwelling approvals drops
ABS Building Approvals show that the number of dwellings approved fell 7.6 per cent in October 2012, in seasonally adjusted terms, after rising for two months.
Government launches Kickstart initiative
The Federal Government has officially launched its $57.5 Kickstart initiative aimed at encouraging Western Australian employers to take on new apprentices to help address the State's growing trade skill shortage.
Italian Infrastructure delegation arrives
The largest ever official Italian delegation to visit Australia has landed in country to explore infrastructure investment opportunities.
NSW review of rail access begins
The New South Wales Government has called for industry feedback for the first review of the current NSW Rail Access Regime – the regulatory framework which enables third party passenger and freight operators to use the State’s rail network.
SAFC unveils key infrastructure projects
The South Australian Freight Council (SAFC) has called for the South Australian Government to immediately investigate the viability of introducing toll roads to assist in funding of a number of key transport infrastructure projects vital to the State’s growth.
Government announces funding for Defence logistics bases
The Federal Government has welcomed Parliament’s approval of a $752 million upgrade of Defence logistics bases around Australia.
Manufacturing continues freefall
The country’s manufacturing sector is continuing to struggle, with an ongoing fall in new orders keeping the industry in the red this November, according to the latest Australian Industry Group’s (AI Group) latest Australian Perfoemrnace of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI).
New home sales bounce
New home sales have recorded a bounce following a protracted weak period mid this year, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA).
Queensland outlines VET vision
The Queensland Government has outlined its planned revitalisation of the State’s Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector.
Victoria outlines building industry regulation reform
The Victorian Government has announced it introduce sweeping reforms to the oversight of the state's building industry regulation to meet 21st century requirements.
WA releases skills report card
The Western Australian Government has released its first comprehensive report card for the State's workforce development plan, finding that record numbers of Western Australians are enrolled in Government-funded training positions.
ABS releases higher education report
Nearly 60 per cent of Australians now have a non-school qualification such as a degree or certificate, a report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows.
GE opens new oil and gas skills centre
Global giant General Electric has opened its new technology and learning centre in Perth, which is designed to support the growing oil and gas industry in the region.
Government announces research funding overhaul
The Federal Government has announced a new coordinated, whole-of-government approach to research funding, which it says will ensure that Australians will continue to reap the rewards of unprecedented investment in science and research.
Princes Highway work reaches milestone
The Victorian and Federal Governments have hailed the progress being made on the ongoing duplication work of the Princes Highway with the opening of a new section between Wurruk and Sale.
Queensland passes mining reforms to boost certainty
The Queensland Government has passed legislative reforms through State Parliament that it says will provide greater certainty for the mining and exploration sectors.
Rio Tinto announces cuts to 'unsustainable' costs
Mining giant Rio Tinto has announced it will take ‘tough action’ to roll back unsustainable costs as the company faces an increasingly volatile international commodity market.
Adelaide approves 10 year transport plan
The Adelaide Council has approved a new ten-year transport and movement strategy that it claims will make the city’s streets safer, more connected and easier for people use.