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Transport & Logistics
Infographic: Australian Rail Occurrence Statistics 2002-2012
Rail safety is everyone’s responsibility. The Australian government and industry continuously work together towards a safer rail environment. A key in improving rail safety is the review and analysis of past rail occurrence, to learn lessons from major rail accidents so that future occurrence can be avoided. The Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB)…
3 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Funding boost for regional healthcare in Western Australia
Residents of Australia's largest state will be able to benefit from an expanded range of healthcare services, after the Western Australian government committed to a massive funding boost worth over $55 million. The Health and Hospitals Fund comprises four new agreements with the state government and is targeted at extending its healthcare reach to Western…
3 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
AIHW reports long-term rise in healthcare spending
A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has indicated that healthcare spending in Australia has "risen markedly" over the last 10 years - but this growth has been inconsistent across geographical regions and sectors. The 'Health expenditure Australia 2011-12: analysis by sector' report found that while expenditure on healthcare increased on the whole…
2 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Where is the Asia-Pacific LNG market headed?
If Australia is to meet its target of becoming the world's largest producer of LNG by 2018 - as suggested by many experts - it's essential that the local LNG sector has the right infrastructure in place. This is especially crucial given that the demand for the energy source is set to surge in the…
2 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-Up: JP Oosthuizen
JP Oosthuizen studied Metallurgical Engineering and began his career in 1991 at Vanderbilpark Steel Works in South Africa. He has also worked at Sishen Iron Ore Mine, Thabazimbi Iron Ore Mine and at Zincor Smelter and Refinery. Since 2009, JP has been involved in establishing the Exxaro iron ore commodity business at Exxaro Business Growth.…
2 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Africa Iron Ore – To beneficiate or not to beneficiate?
Last month, the International Mining and Metal Series (IMM) opened the doors to the inaugural Iron Ore Beneficiation Africa conference at the Indaba Hotel and Conference Centre in Johannesburg. In light of the South African Government’s recent strategies to identify a number of policies, legislations and incentives to enable beneficiation, this has quickly become an…
1 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
The World of Nickel – UBS’ View
Tom Price, Global Commodities Analyst from UBS Australia shares with us UBS' outlook on the trend in the nickel market*. Nickel’s recent spot price history features a trend-decline of 50% to US$6/lb, during 2011-13 – thereafter contained within a surprisingly volatile-free, tight trading range of just US$6.0-6.6/lb. Indeed, since 2011, this has been one of…
1 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-Up: Georgi Slavov
Georgi Slavov joined Marex Spectron in January 2014 as the Head of the Basic Resources & Freight Research Group. His team is responsible for the fundamental analysis of key industrial commodities & freight markets. On a daily basis he is actively involved in direct dialogue with global brand companies including trading houses, investment banks and…
1 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsSocial Policy
Close-Up: John Rogerson
John Rogerson was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) in 2008. He has been with the ADF since October 1994 as General Manager (Operations), and was appointed Deputy Chief Executive and Director of the Foundation’s Good Sports program in 2000. During this time, the Good Sports program expanded from a research…
1 Apr 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Improvements needed for rural healthcare in Australia
The discrepancies in the health and wellbeing of those in urban and rural communities are still a cause for concern, and more work needs to be done to close the gap. That is the underlying message of a new report from the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA), which also calls for more community participation…
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