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Melbourne Airport has announced the preferred orientation of its forthcoming third runway, which will be included in the airport’s draft Master Plan to be published for public comment early next year.
Pacific National Coal Nebo expansion begins
Rail freight company Pacific National Coal has announced it has commenced work on the $20 million expansion works of its Nebo Train Maintenance Facility in Queensland.
Stanhope named new Australia Post Chairman
The Federal Government has announced the appointment of John Stanhope as the new Chairman of Australia Post.
Trainee start ups declining finds report
The number of people starting apprenticeships or traineeships have decreased in the September quarter, according to new findings released by the National Centre for Vocational Education and Research (NCVER).
WA approves Yandicoogina extension
The Western Australian Government has announced it has granted approval for the $1.8 billion proposal by Rio Tinto to increase and extend the life of its Yandicoogina Iron Ore project in the Pilbara.
Feds broadside Victorian TAFE cuts
The Federal Government has issued a dire warning to prospective Victorian TAFE students, saying that the State Government's $300 million in funding cuts to the sector amounts to sabotage to the state's education and training sector.
CDU opens new oil and gas training centre
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has an officially opened its $7 million North Australian Centre for Oil and Gas (NACOG), which it says is at the vanguard of research and training for the Northern Territory’s burgeoning oil and gas industry.
Deal locks in Victorian air hub
The Victorian Government has announced ‘an historic partnership’ in the establishment of a new national aviation services precinct that will provide training facilities, maintenance, repair and overhaul services.
Report details road problems
A new report released by the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) at the annual National Local Roads and Transport Congress estimates that 12 per cent of local government transport assets are in a poor or very poor condition.
Browse gets the green nod
The Western Australian Government has granted environmental approval for the contentious Browse Liquefied Natural Gas Precinct at James Price Point, north of Broome.
Carbon Energy secures China deal
Underground coal gasification (UCG) specialist Carbon Energy has announced it has signed its first international technology licence agreement with Chinese coal giant Shanxi Coal Transportation and Sales Group.
Fair Work Ombudsman tracks abysmal maintenance industry results
The Fair Work Ombudsman has published the results of a national education and compliance campaign launched into the vehicle repair and maintenance industry, finding startlingly low compliance rates throughout the country.
JDLC wins more funding
The Federal and Western Australian Governments have announced $1.47 million in joint funding for the John de Laeter Centre for Isotope Research (JDLC) at Curtin University.
NSW releases Draft freight strategy
The New South Wales Government has released its Draft Freight and Ports Strategy for public comment as the State moves to deal with the projected meteoric growth in freight over the coming decades.
Port Hedland works begin
Works on shifting the Great Northern Highway to the north of its existing alignment have begun, marking the beginning of stage two of the $274.5 million Port Hedland Improvement Program.
SA mining infrastructure study underway
Consulting firm Deloitte has been selected to complete a study into the long-term planning requirements for South Australia’s mining sector.
Airservices Australia releases Perth Airport report
Airservices Australia has released a study into the capacity of Perth Airport as part of a suite of measures into addressing delays and congestion.
Cream of the crop recognised at national training awards
The country’s top apprentices, trainees, training providers, vocational trachers and businesses have been recognised for their commitment to training excellence at the 2012 Australian Training Awards.
HIA skeptical over housing finance results
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has expressed its skepticism over the recent ABS Housing Finance figures, saying that despite a slight increase in the result, the results are patchy at best.
New wave of mine safety inspectors hit the beat
The Western Australian Government has welcomed the newest cohort of mine safety inspectors, with 13 new recruits added to the inspectorate.
Nitrate plant start date announced
The Western Australian Government has welcomed news that Yara Pilbara Nitrates has reached a project start-up date for its new technical ammonium nitrate (TAN) plant in the Pilbara region.