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Month: June 2014

Education

Mining & Resources

Massive government funding to spur mining and resources research

A substantial funding commitment from the Australian government will equip some of the country's top universities to carry out research in a number of key industries, including mining. Minister for Education Christopher Pyne recently announced the establishment of seven new research hubs spread across the country, which will take advantage of more than $23.9 million in funding.…

23 Jun 2014, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

Galilee Basin development to commence shortly

The Galilee Basin, one of Queensland's most promising yet untapped mining regions, is set to soon see development due to government initiatives to open up the area. On June 16, the Queensland government officially announced the Galilee Basin State Development Area (SDA), a step that will introduce almost 30,000 jobs in the state. As one of…

20 Jun 2014, by Informa Insights

Transport & Logistics

Infographic: Crazy ways Australians get to work

If you drive to work and wonder why you are always stuck in traffic, you will be "pleased" to know that you are sharing the road with 13.3 million passenger vehicles... Almost 2 in 3 Australian commuters get to work by private car with just 1 in 10 replying on public transport. There are many ways to…

19 Jun 2014, by Informa Insights

Occupational Health & Safety

How safe is your workplace?

An imbalance between the individual, the task and the environment can lead to discomfort, errors, accidents and injury in the workplace.  Dr Jennifer Long, Optometrist and Certified Professional Ergonomist, who will be speaking at the upcoming Safety in Action 2014: Sydney Safety Conference this September in Sydney, joined us recently to share with us some insight…

19 Jun 2014, by Informa Insights

Transport & Logistics

Q&A with Adam Oliver: Overcoming the challenges of rail deployment communications with MPLS

Safe and reliable communications are a critical component in operating modern railway networks. Voice radio, signalling, asset protection, CCTV, station services and alarms form the basis of a typical rail system, with telephony, data and internet connectivity between offices shaping corporate requirements. In the lead up to AusRAIL 2014, Adam Oliver, Senior Communications Engineer at…

18 Jun 2014, by Informa Insights

Healthcare

Close-Up: Professor Mary Chiarella

Mary Chiarella is Professor of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery at the University of Sydney. Her career spans 40 years both in the United Kingdom and Australia across a variety of nursing and midwifery services. Mary will be delivering a keynote speech at the 6th Annual Obstetric Malpractice Conference, taking place on the 26th and 27th June in…

18 Jun 2014, by Informa Insights

Healthcare

Program launch: Operating Theatre Management Conference

Key to the performance of operating theatres is meeting national safety and quality standards, effectively managing the workforce, improving safety procedures and maximising theatre efficiency. Whilst there have been developments around safety and efficiency there are still areas for improvement, which requires effective operating room management through collaboration and collective responsibility. With this in mind,…

17 Jun 2014, by Informa Insights

Healthcare

Queensland healthcare receives a timely helping hand

Healthcare organisations in Queensland and around Australia looked to be heading for trouble when the federal budget was announced last month. In a budget that was harsh on one of the country's most vital sectors, there seemed to be little respite from the funding cuts that were in line for healthcare providers. A recently announced reprieve…

17 Jun 2014, by Informa Insights

Healthcare

Debating drug pricing, regulation and industry transparency

Pharmaceutical companies, law firms, government departments, associations and consultants convened at the Sydney Harbour Marriott on 29th and 30th May 2014, for the 7th Annual Pharmaceutical Law Conference. Over this jam-packed two-day event, discussion centred on a selection of pivotal issues impacting the industry including pharmaceutical law reforms, Intellectual Property, evaluation of the competitive landscape and industry…

16 Jun 2014, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

Ready, aim aim aim, fire: How to keep the costs of LNG projects in control

Cost blowouts in many Australian LNG Projects have been well documented. In recent months, there has been solid confirmation that Aussie resource projects are the most expensive in the world. In the lead up to the 2014 South East Asia Australia Offshore & Onshore Conference (SEAAOC), taking place this August in Darwin, we had the chance…

16 Jun 2014, by Informa Insights

Healthcare

Head and neck cancer on the decline in Australia

In positive news for healthcare practitioners in Australia, a new report indicates that rates of head and neck cancer are dropping in Australia. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare's (AIHW) 'Head and neck cancers in Australia' report, the rate of these cancers decreased from 19.3 to 16.8 cases diagnosed per 100,000 people in…

14 Jun 2014, by Informa Insights

Mining & Resources

Boosts for Queensland’s resources sector

In light of recent budget cuts affecting a range of industries, a series of government reforms is set to offer timely assistance to Queensland's vital mining and resources sector. The Queensland government announced at the start of this month that it would be taking steps to "repair the state's budget", a move which has been welcomed…

13 Jun 2014, by Informa Insights