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Mining & Resources
The Atlantic Basin thermal coal markets – The present and the future
We recently had the opportunity to catch up with the president of Doyle Trading Consultants (DTC), Ted O'Brien, to find out his view on the current and future outlook of the Atlantic Basin thermal markets. Ted joined DTC in the Colorado office in 2007 and moved to open the New York City office in 2008.…
25 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Queensland doctor contract crisis nearing an end
The drawn-out contract dispute that had threatened the future of healthcare in Queensland could be coming to a close, after the state's senior doctors and key stakeholders appeared to reach an initial agreement. One of the main factors behind the impasse - which had lasted for around eight months - was that Queensland's senior doctors…
24 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsDefence & Security
How UAVs are assisting in emergency response
A fast, efficient response system - that doesn't put any further human lives at risk - is of paramount importance when any type of disaster strikes. This is especially crucial in countries such as Australia that face a large number of natural disasters and emergencies. From bushfires sparked by the searing heat to unpredictable cyclones, emergency response teams…
23 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
NSW a world leader in healthcare outcomes
A new report has indicated that NSW is emerging as a world-class provider of healthcare, with its success built on a foundation of "efficient and effective patient care". The Bureau of Health Information (BHI) recently released its 'Healthcare in Focus 2013: Annual Performance Report', which compares the healthcare performance of NSW as a state to…
22 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsSocial Policy
Realising the potential of restorative justice – Billy’s story
Throughout its decade-long working history in Victoria’s Youth Justice Group Conferencing space, Jesuit Social Services has facilitated hundreds of improved outcomes for young offenders and their victims. For Glen McClure, the organisation’s Youth Justice Group Conferencing Coordinator, few stories have resonated as deeply as that of Billy (not his real name). By the age of…
22 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Plans put forward for Melbourne Airport rail link
Melbourne Airport could soon be benefiting from a new rail link to the CBD that promises to cut down congestion and travel times. Premier Denis Napthine announced on April 13 that plans for the railway link formed a significant part of his state budget. The proposed line will provide a direct route from the CBD's Southern Cross…
17 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Effective strategies to implementing and improving HITH services
Dr Krispin Hajkowicz, Infectious Diseases and General Physician and Senior Lecturer for the School of Medicine at the University of Queensland joined us recently to discuss effective strategies to implementing and improving HITH services in remote and metropolitan areas. He will be presenting at the upcoming Hospital in the Home Conference 2014, which will take place…
17 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsDefence & Security | Social Policy
University attitude: the key to creating a secure campus environment
Kathleen Baty is the CEO of SafetyChick Enterprises, whose mission is to change the way Personal Safety is marketed to women. Kathleen has been a featured speaker at a number of global events, including the National Association of Threat Assessment Professionals Conference (ATAP), in addition to being a regular contributor on The Today Show. She…
17 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Russia is no tough market for Western miners – Tigers Realm Coal explains why
It has become increasingly difficult for mining companies from the West to invest in new resources in Russia. But Tigers Realm Coal (TIG) are breaking the mould and leading the way, after securing their funding for the Amaam coking coal development in Russia's far eastern province of Chukotka. We had the chance to catch up…
16 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Oil and gas workers need to step up
With Australia's resources sector going through substantial change, oil and gas operators in the country will need to ensure their employee training initiatives can keep up with the speed of developments. This is the main finding from Deloitte's 'Building a connected workforce: Challenges for resources sector operators' report, which predicts that almost 40,000 new workers…
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