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Mining & Resources
China continues to play crucial role in Australia’s mining sector
China has always enjoyed a strong business relationship with Australia, particularly as the latter's mining industry rose to prominence. A recent analysis of Australian mineral exports to key Asian markets suggests this will continue to be the case. The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) released its latest export figures at the start of this month,…
11 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Close-Up: Dr Deborah Hume
Dr Deborah Hume is the General Manager of Rail Passenger Group at KiwiRail. She joined the company in 2010 and led the operations of the New Zealand’s long distance passenger train services Scenic Journeys and Wellington’s Tranz Metro. She is passionate about her work and is keen to keep a professional promise, as she expressed…
10 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsEducation
What makes for a great student experience?
As the higher education sector around the world continues to develop, it's important to realise the evolving role of tertiary institutions in modern society. While the key objective for these organisations is still the same - to provide a world-class education - students today are no longer heading to university just to sit in lectures.…
9 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Overcoming HINH challenges with Advance Care Planning
Ageing Australians make up the largest consumer group of healthcare. The risk of developing hospital acquired iatrogenic complications for older patients led to the development of hospital avoidance programmes, which aim to provide care in the patients’ own environment, such as their home or Nursing Home. With a team of nurses, general practitioners and aged…
9 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Sydney customers on board with new rail extension
The highly anticipated extension to Sydney's Inner West Light Rail, which opened for service at the end of last month, is already proving to be a hit with the city's commuters. Minister for Transport Gladys Berejiklian announced late last week that a large number of residents had been testing out the new service, with an extra…
8 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
The increasing importance of automation in the mining sector
As one of the country's most important industries, mining in Australia needs to ensure it can evolve and adapt to keep up with competition. As expected, technology is playing a major part as the sector continues to shift and develop. Automation is one of the most disruptive technological developments in mining in recent years, and…
7 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Inner West Light Rail open for service
Sydney's much-anticipated Inner West Light Rail extension finally opened for service on March 27, with key government and industry figures commending the immense impact it will have on the city's public transport infrastructure. The Inner West Light Rail project, an investment valued at around $176 million, will extend the capacity of the existing rail service…
4 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Focus on gas infrastructure needed for Australia’s economic prosperity
As the wave of prosperity from Australia's mining boom peters out, the rise of other industries - such as gas - will rise to continue the country's economic growth, says Deloitte. The consulting firm's Deloitte Growth 25 (DG25) report picked out the new "growth wave" sectors in Australia most likely to carry on the country's…
4 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Creating person-centred care: Advance Care Planning within a Transition Care Program
Advance care planning is not new. Its benefits have been experienced in Australia and throughout the world for many years. In order to deliver more person-centred care to improve patience experience, healthcare professionals should recognise the advantage of the Advance Care Planning program. Meagan Adams, a Registered Nurse in Critical Care Nursing, and the Advance…
4 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Close-Up: Professor Clifford Hughes AO
Professor Clifford Hughes is the Chief Executive Officer of the Clinical Excellence Commission, a statutory health corporation established in 2004 to build capacity and design programmes to promote and support improvement in quality and safety for health services across NSW. This appointment follows a 25 year career as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Sydney. Passionate about…
4 Apr 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.
