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Defence & Security
Business continuity planning in today’s risk environment
Around the world, the need to plan for business continuity only continues to grow. How would you react if your Intranet went down or you were unable to make a mobile call in the event of a disaster? When “it hits the fan”, risk assessment and security are core elements of this plan. Rinske Geerlings…
19 May 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
What more can we bring to New Zealand’s rail and transport networks?
New Zealand rail has been in the spotlight recently. With the newly launched electric trains set to bring more, faster and better services to Auckland, the city’s residents are celebrating. The electrification of trains in New Zealand is a great example of how rail can transform a city’s passenger experience, and there is always more…
16 May 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Australian healthcare good, but could be better
A new report published by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) suggests that the quality of Australian healthcare is comparable on a global scale, but there are still areas for improvement. According to the 'OECD health-care quality indicators in Australia 2011-12' report, Australia performed well in a range of key areas such as primary care,…
16 May 2014, by Informa InsightsEducation
Which states are leading in Australian higher education?
Educated individuals are key to the prosperity of the economy, both at the state and national levels. It can therefore be worthwhile looking at measures such as the rate of higher level qualification attainment as a benchmark of a country's education levels. The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) looked at this…
16 May 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Improving medication management on discharge: Introducing the City Country Medslink project
Improving medication management across the continuum remains one of the greatest challenges in modern health care. The period 7 to 10 days following hospital discharge is a vulnerable time, with approximately 50% of adults discharged experiencing a medical error, most often an adverse drug event. People in rural and remote Australia present later and sicker…
15 May 2014, by Informa InsightsEducation | Healthcare | Mining & Resources | Transport & Logistics
Budget 2014: The winners and losers
Treasurer Joe Hockey announced the much-anticipated 2014 Federal Budget last night, and as expected, it was followed up with comment and debate from industries across the country. While some sectors stand to benefit from extra funding and support, others will be left disappointed at cuts and reforms that could make things even more difficult in an already…
14 May 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Infographic: Australia’s Heavy Haul, Intermodal and Freight Rail
Australia runs the world’s the heaviest and longest heavy haul trains, with axle loads of 40 tonnes and train lengths of 2.5 km or more. It is implementing world firsts for heavy haul rail, including train control centres located more than 1800km from the train networks, driverless trains which operate 24 hours a day, every…
14 May 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
State budgets show promising investment in rail infrastructure
The recommendations from individual state budgets are always anticipated with keen interest, with key industries across Australia often impacted. In promising indications for the country's railway sector, several of the budgets released this month demonstrate a healthy commitment to boosting all-important rail infrastructure. Here we take a look at the states that declared the biggest…
13 May 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Q&A with Neil Dennis: Dust – Not to be taken lightly
Dust may appear to be harmless, but if certain conditions prevail, it can cause catastrophic explosions. Dust explosions are a common hazard in an environment where powdered combustible material is present in an enclosed space. Coal, wood, cork, grain, starch, sugar, certain metals, some dyes and intermediates, and many plastics, can form explosive dust clouds. We…
13 May 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Pharmaceutical industry slams impact of Commission of Audit
The recently released National Commission of Audit has been met with hostile reception from the healthcare industry, particularly from the pharmaceutical sector, as its recommendations threaten to further complicate an already complex profession. According to a May 1 statement from the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA), one of the recommendations of the Commission of Audit…
12 May 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.
