Archived News for Industry Professionals - November, 2012
Gas giant Santos has announced a ‘significant gas discovery’ at its Crown-1 exploration well in the Browse Basin off the coast of Western Australia.
Shift work taking its toll on miner health
The uncontrollable and erratic shift patterns in the mining and energy sector is beginning to exact a toll on the mental and physical health of the industry’s workforce, according to a new report released by Griffith University.
Tasmanian freight team holds inaugural meeting
The Tasmanian Freight Logistics Co-ordination Team has conducted its inaugural meeting, with members discussing future strategies of the State’s logistics and freight sector.
Victoria orders more V/line carriages
Regional and rural train services in Victoria are set to receive a boost after the State Government announced a $200 million order for 40 new V/line carriages.
'Skill sets' could solve the VET puzzle finds NCVER
A new report released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has found that ‘skill sets’ could be a key pnak in assisting the vocational education and training (VET) system meet industry needs.
Ballarat opens new Industry Skills Centre
The University of Ballarat has announced the formation of a new Industry Skills Centre that is aimed at bolstering apprenticeships and traineeships in the region.
BlueScope reveals new steel range
BlueScope Steel has rolled out its new third-generation ZINCALUME steel range, which features patented new coating tha has a small environmental impact and increases the steel’s durability.
Broadwater EOIs released
The Queensland Government has released the Expression of Interest (EOI) for the new Broadwater Marine Project on the Godl Coast.
Future Fund acquires AIX portfolio
The Future Fund has confirmed it has entered into a binding Implementation Agreement with the Australian Infrastructure Fund (AIX) that will see the nation’s sovereign wealth fund acquire all of the AIX’s portfolio assets.
Melbourne Airport announces third runway preference
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.