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Transport & Logistics
Landmark Perth railway engineering project completed
Railway engineering work on the landmark Perth City Link project is now finished, according to the state government. The "transformational" scheme was delivered six months ahead of schedule and completed with the opening of a pedestrian underpass to the public on Thursday (December 19). Transport minister Troy Buswell visited the site last week and said…
8 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Human factors affecting safety in the mining sector
Mining remains one of Australia's most dangerous occupations, although deaths and serious injuries have shown a steady decline over the years. However, according to Safe Work Australia, the number of fatalities in mining has nearly doubled from five in 2012 to nine in the year to date at time of writing. While this is still…
8 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
VIC Regional Rail Link reaches milestone
Victoria's Regional Rail Link (RRL) is progressing on schedule, with the project reaching a major milestone, according to the state government. Public transport minister Terry Mulder said the opening of platforms 15 and 16 at Southern Cross for Bairnsdale, Geelong, Traralgon and Warrnambool line trains means the first package of work for the RRL is…
7 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Mark Bouris – disrupting the big four banks with leadership skills
Mark Bouris is a household name across Australia, both for his personal appearances in the Wizard Home Loans commercials and as host of the nation's version of the Celebrity Apprentice.Founded in 1996, Wizard Home Loans grew to be one of the biggest non-bank lenders in the country, eventually being sold to GE Money in 2004…
7 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsDefence & Security | Technology
NZ police case study: Social media opens up a new world of real-time intelligence
Forewarned is forearmed: Signal social media monitoring tool provides vital “eyes and ears” in the interests of public safety and crime prevention. The situation When it comes to effective policing, accurate, timely information and communication is critical. And when it comes to the way in which people communicate, social media is increasingly the tool of…
6 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Moreton Bay rail link construction begins in Queensland
The start of construction on Moreton Bay's rail link in Queensland marks a step forward in the state's railway engineering industry. This is according to the state government, which claimed the project is one of the largest and most important infrastructure schemes in south-east Queensland. The rail link will connect Petrie and Kippa-Ring, with state transport…
6 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
‘Practise leadership skills’ over Xmas period
Managers should continue practising their leadership skills over the Christmas holiday season, a leading industry body has advised. The Australian Institute of Management (AIM) said that while the festive period is often a time for family and friends, it is also when people evaluate their career and consider ways to boost their professional status. Vivienne…
6 Jan 2014, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Managing stakeholder relationships and expectations
A vital part of running a successful project is to develop and maintain good relationships with those who will be affected by its outcomes. However, identifying stakeholders and managing their expectations takes effective leadership skills, excellent communication and an understanding of what drives the individuals involved with the project. Good stakeholder management not only ensures…
23 Dec 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Abbott expresses support for Olympic Dam project
Prime minister Tony Abbott has reiterated the federal government's support for the Olympic Dam mine expansion project. BHP Billiton mothballed the scheme last year after metal prices slumped, but Mr Abbott said boosting mining engineering in the region would have significant benefits. "I want to ensure that as far as is humanly possible everything that…
21 Dec 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
The benefits of engaging and retaining older staff
Engaging and retaining older employees can have significant benefits for an organisation, including what the Australian Institute of Management (AIM) calls the 'diversity dividend'. As the country's workforce continues to age, businesses must prepare for the changes this will require, but many still have stereotypical views of older staff members. According to AIM, older workers…
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