Industry News

The South Australian Government has announced the formation of a new advisory council to oversee the development of the Mining Industry Participation Office (MIPO) initiative.

The Tasmanian Government has released data which it says shows ‘dramatic jobs growth’ in the State’s mining industry, confirming the long-term prospects of the industry.

The Victorian Government has released the project proponents for a series of massive infrastructure projects in Melbourne, which it says will transform travel around the city.

The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has released a new guide aimed at improving the safety of workers in the logistics industry by helping vehicle drivers understand the dos and don’t’s when using Load Restraint ‘Rated’ Curtains.

Australia is one of the world’s biggest investors in infrastructure, spending more than almost every developed nation, according to a new report released by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

New data released by the Federal Government shows a 25 per cent increase in traffic through the nation’s regional airports since 2007.

A new research initiative aimed at expanding the use of water recycling for irrigating South Australia’s horticultural industry has been launched by the Australian Water Recycling Centre of Excellence (AWRCE).

The South Australian Government has it will move to tackle the rising cost of living in the state, specifically addressing what it calls life-changing events, housing expenses and concessions.

The Northern Territory Government has granted final approval for Australian Ilmenite Resources’ Roper Area ilmenite project

The Western Australian Government has announced the start of construction of the Mundijong Road extension, which it says will become a major commuter and freight link from the Kwinana Freeway to Mandurah Road in Rockingham.

Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett has announced the State Government’s new cabinet, welcoming five new Ministers to the front bench.

The Northern Territory Government has released the drafts of the Alice Springs Water Allocation Plan and the Great Artesian Basement Water Allocation Plan for public comment.

The Federal Government has introduced legislation before Parliament that  it claims will provide increased flexibility for parental leave, rostering protections and broader access to request flexible working arrangements.

The relationship between social enterprise and local government is being put under the microscope with the release of a new study by The Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government (ACELG) and the University of Tasmania.

The Federal Government has released a key piece of legislation under its $1 billion Plan for Australian Jobs initiative for public comment.

The Queensland Government has announced a further $100 million in funding for the State’s schools to conduct urgent maintenance and capital works.

The Queensland Government will hold two public forums outlining the development of its 30-year strategy to plan for the state’s water use this week.

The days of the seemingly endless growth of power bills are set to end, according to a new report released by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC).

Queensland won’t be the only state looking to shake up its feed-in tariff (FiT) system after newly re-elected Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett announced his intentions to reform the state system earlier last week.

Australians are set to reap the benefit of the largest number of GP’s per capita after the Federal Government released figures that show that 1108 graduates are enrolled in the Australian General Practice Training (AGPT), filling all available places.