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Transport & Logistics
Rail at the centre of massive GrainCorp restructure
GrainCorp, one of Australia's largest grain handlers, is set to undergo a massive operational overhaul - with a shift from road to rail at the heart of its plans. The company recently released details from its "Project Regeneration", which will take place over three years and cost around $200 million in total. This sum represents the…
24 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Infographic: What are women’s role in mining?
Gender imbalance is a long term issue that faces the mining industry. Currently only 9% of people working in mining related industries in NSW are women. A recent study by NSW Mining found that although the mining sector is still largely dominated by men, the future of women in this industry is not as bleak…
24 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Planning begins on $400 million Westmead Hospital redevelopment
NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner believes the upcoming Westmead Hospital redevelopment will be "the biggest hospital building project ever undertaken in Western Sydney". Speaking alongside Treasurer Andrew Constance outside the hospital on June 15, Ms Skinner noted that continued maintenance of the iconic Westmead hospital is essential to ensure the people of Western Sydney are able…
24 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsEducation
Academia benefits from government higher education funding
The Australian government will be investing an additional $5 million in higher education grants and fellowships. The funding - introduced under the 2014 Office of Learning and Teaching (OLT) programme - will go towards improving teaching and learning outcomes in a number of key areas. Of the $5 million, $3.1 million will go towards more than 20…
23 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
NSW government plans major rail investments
The NSW government will invest $9 billion in public transport infrastructure and services over the next year, according to the latest state budget. Of that, around $1.5 million has been allocated towards new rail and light rail initiatives in Sydney - a decision welcomed by the Australasian Railway Association (ARA). "Liveable cities are built for…
23 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsEducation | Mining & Resources
Massive government funding to spur mining and resources research
A substantial funding commitment from the Australian government will equip some of the country's top universities to carry out research in a number of key industries, including mining. Minister for Education Christopher Pyne recently announced the establishment of seven new research hubs spread across the country, which will take advantage of more than $23.9 million in funding.…
23 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Galilee Basin development to commence shortly
The Galilee Basin, one of Queensland's most promising yet untapped mining regions, is set to soon see development due to government initiatives to open up the area. On June 16, the Queensland government officially announced the Galilee Basin State Development Area (SDA), a step that will introduce almost 30,000 jobs in the state. As one of…
20 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Infographic: Crazy ways Australians get to work
If you drive to work and wonder why you are always stuck in traffic, you will be "pleased" to know that you are sharing the road with 13.3 million passenger vehicles... Almost 2 in 3 Australian commuters get to work by private car with just 1 in 10 replying on public transport. There are many ways to…
19 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsOccupational Health & Safety
How safe is your workplace?
An imbalance between the individual, the task and the environment can lead to discomfort, errors, accidents and injury in the workplace. Dr Jennifer Long, Optometrist and Certified Professional Ergonomist, who will be speaking at the upcoming Safety in Action 2014: Sydney Safety Conference this September in Sydney, joined us recently to share with us some insight…
19 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Q&A with Adam Oliver: Overcoming the challenges of rail deployment communications with MPLS
Safe and reliable communications are a critical component in operating modern railway networks. Voice radio, signalling, asset protection, CCTV, station services and alarms form the basis of a typical rail system, with telephony, data and internet connectivity between offices shaping corporate requirements. In the lead up to AusRAIL 2014, Adam Oliver, Senior Communications Engineer at…
18 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
