Archived News for Industry Professionals
Transfield services has announced it has been awarded the $200 million contract to provide maintenance and operations services to QGC’s upstream coal seam gas (CSG) assets in Queensland.
Victoria seeking EOIs over gas plan
The Victorian Government has announced it is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOIS) in delivering Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) technologies to expand access to natural gas throughout the state.
WA signs gas JV
The Western Australian Government has signed the Natural Gas (Canning Basin Joint Venture) Agreement with JV partners Buru Energy and Mitsubishi Corporation.
Asciano completes C3 acquisition
Rail and port operator Asciano has finalised its acquisition of New Zealand ports and stevedoring operator C3 for a reported $55.3 million.
Cardno acquires Hard & Forester
International infrastructure services group Cardno has announced that it has acquired Sydney based surveying firm Hard & Forester.
HIA tracks modest housing price rise
Housing prices have only risen modestly in the September quarter, according to the latest ABS Index of Established House Prices.
New CFO for Asciano
Asciano has announced the appointment of Roger Burrows as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer.
New head of mining for Damco
A.P Moller – Maersk Group subsidiary Damco has announced the appointment of Ivan Thuysnma as Global Head for the Mining Vertical, having responsibility for the global development of customers in and around the mining industry.
New health standards for rail workers to go ahead
Australia will soon have updated rail safety worker medical standards after Commonwealth, State and Territory Transport and Infrastructure Ministers unanimously agreed to the reform.
Parafield airport gets the nod
The Federal Government has approved the Parafield Airport’s 2012 Master Plan, which sets out its strategic direction and intended uses over the coming 20 years.
QR National announces executive appointments
Rail services giant QR National has announced the appointment of two globally-significant executives from leading North American railways to the company’s senior management team.
Queensland stays the course with exploration
The Queensland Government has moved to reassure resources companies that it will continue to pursue policies and initiatives aimed at encouraging growth and exploration in the sector across the State.
South Australia opens new APY trade training centre
The South Australian Government has officially opened the new $7.3 million Anangr Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjtjara (APY) Trade Training Centre at Umuwa, aimed at providing opportunities for skills training and career pathways for young people living in remote Aboriginal communities in the State’s north-west.
Tamworth TTC open for business
The Federal Government has announced the opening of the $8.9 million Tamworth and Districts Trade Training Centre (TTC).
BG Group announces China deal
LNG giant BG Group has announced it has signed a Heads of Agreement (HOA with China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) for the sale of its Curtis LNG project for $1.93 billion.
Building approvals on the rise
Building approvals have improved for a second consecutive month this September, according to a recent report released by the Housing Industry Association (HIA).
Manufacturing continues to slide
Lingering softness in new orders and a lower than average selling price is seen the manufacturing sector enter tis eighth consecutive month of contraction, according to the Australian Industry Group’s Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI).
Queensland releases draft Barrier Reef ports strategy
The Queensland Government has released the Great Barrier Reef Ports Strategy, outlining the State Government’s approach to future port development and planning in the Great Barrier Reef region.
Queensland seeks more input on Kevin's Corner
The Queensland Government has announced it is seeking additional feedback on environmental investigations into the proposed $4.2 billion Kevin’s Corner Coal Project in the Galilee Basin.
Report finds coal economy has serious impacts
Reliance on coal mining has serious health and social impacts, according to a new report released by the University of Sydney.
Endocoal accepts Chinese offer
Queensland based coal miner Endocoal has announced it will accept a $71 million takeover bid from a Chinese joint-venture.