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Transport & 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…
15 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
4 benefits of adopting UAVs in mining
Once considered a tool of the distant future, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) - also known as drones - are now a mainstream and vital asset in a range of industries. Mining firms in Australia have been taking advantage of the many benefits of drones for some time now, in fact, and use of the technology…
15 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-Up: Brent Murdoch
Brent Murdoch joined Vista Gold Australia as the General Manager in November 2012. With 24 years of industry experience, including more than ten years' experience specialising in mine start-ups and large project construction, Brent has substantial mining industry experience in gold, manganese, iron ore and copper. His previous roles include management positions with Leighton…
14 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
HITH services expanded in North Queensland
Patients in North Queensland will be able to benefit from a wider range of treatment options after a partnership was announced to expand the region's hospital in the home (HITH) services. Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) has teamed up with not-for-profit healthcare organisation Silver Chain in what is the Sunshine State's first ever…
14 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Case Study: Territory Iron using UAVs in mining
The increased civilian use of drone aircraft over the past five years has been keenly observed by various groups associated with the mining industry in Australia. One profession in particular has already begun to adopt UAV technologies into daily work schedules, namely Mine Surveyors. The Mine Survey team at Territory Iron is one group that…
14 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources | Transport & Logistics
Padbury Mining steps up efforts to secure investment for Oakajee project
One of Western Australia's most protracted railway engineering projects may be heading back on track after the mining company at its helm ramped up efforts to secure investors and engineers. Padbury Mining Limited is charged with reviving the Oakajee Port and Rail (OPR) project, which has endured mixed fortunes over the years. A crucial component of…
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