Industry News

Melbourne Water has submitted its final 2013 Water Plan to the Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC), outlining proposed investment, service provision and prices for the next five years following 1 July next year.

People earning between $100,000 and $124,999 are the happiest in the country, but any more than that and happiness begins to peter out according to new research released by psychometric testing company Onetest.

The Federal Government has passed amendments to the Fair Work Act that apply transfer of business rules to protect the entitlements of state public sector employees in Queensland, NSW, South Australia and Tasmania through Parliament.

Social media giant has announced the launching of its new  Be Bold, Speak Up anti-bulluying campaign in Australia, with Minister for School Education Peter Garrett attending the launch.

The Queensland Government has officially opened the new 401 kilowatt Solar Energy Farm at Hervey Bay.

CSIRO scientists and a crack team of Google experts have teamed up to deliver detailed satellite imagery of Australian landscapes for land managers in community and non-profit sectors.

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.

WorkSafe Victoria has held its annual awards ceremony, recognising the state’s best in workplace health, safety and return to work.

WorkSafe Tasmania has announced the winners of the 2012 WorkSafe Awards, recongnising businesses, organisations and individuals for their outstanding contributions to workplace safety throughout the state.

With only weeks remaining until new laws come into effect, WorkCover NSW is reminding workers qualified to operate high-risk plant and quipment to review, and if necessary, renew their licences.

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.

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.

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.

Asciano has announced the appointment of Roger Burrows as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer.

Rail and port operator Asciano has finalised its acquisition of New Zealand ports and stevedoring operator C3 for a reported $55.3 million.

The inaugural International Green Gown Awards announced recently have highlighted the fantastic efforts of the tertiary education sector in becoming more sustainable, with the University of Technology, Sydney taking out one of the top honours.

Australia will soon have updated rail safety worker medical standards after Commonwealth, State and Territory Transport and Infrastructure Ministers unanimously agreed to the reform.

International infrastructure services group Cardno has announced that it has acquired Sydney based surveying firm Hard & Forester.

Research efforts at Australian universities have been given a shot in the arm after the Federal Government announced a $360 million investment for a range of programs across the country.

The Federal Government has announced almost $10 million in funding for a range of new research projects at Griffith University, including creating a quantum computer capable of solving problems exponentially faster than any classical machine.