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Transport & Logistics
Thinking ahead: From safe anchorages to mentoring the next generation of mariners
The Nautical Institute's Captain André L Le Goubin MA FNI joins us to discuss the benefits of sharing and transferring mariners' experiential knowledge to both port authorities and the next generation of mariners. Capt Le Goubin has extensive experience both at sea and ashore. He was awarded the British Merchant Navy Medal for services to the…
17 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Solutions needed to spur future mining engineering investment
Mining engineering investment in Western Australia needs a kick-start, a new report has revealed. The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) and PricewaterhouseCoopers research found infrastructure spending for the resources industry is vital for the sector's economic development. CME director Nicole Roocke said: "The resources sector relies on a range of public…
17 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication | Mining & Resources
Queensland promotes opportunities for women
With International Women's Day just around the corner, the Queensland Government is promoting the number of opportunities available for female leadership development. International Women's Day takes place on March 8, and Queensland's communities minister Tracy Davis said the state is embracing the occasion. "Queensland is a great state with great opportunities for all people…
14 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
ACT rail engineering master plan opened for tender
A rail engineering master plan has been opened for tender in the ACT. The territory government said Canberra's light rail project will help link the ACT's residential areas with employment, entertainment and retail opportunities. Minister for the environment and sustainable development Simon Corbell said the initiative, which is being managed by the Environment and Sustainable…
14 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Roy Hill project ‘close’ to $7bn financing deal
A $7 billion debt financing deal for the Roy Hill iron ore project could be finalised in the coming weeks, a key investor has revealed. Yukihiko Matsumura, chief executive of Japanese backer Marubeni Corp, was quoted by Bloomberg as saying that Gina Rinehart's Pilbara initiative should have an agreement in place by the end of…
13 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The next generation of railway level crossing safety technology
According to the RISSB National Stocktake, there are 23,500 locations where roads intersect railway lines around Australia. Risks are present at every level crossing with an average of 100 incidents causing 37 deaths every year. Rail Safety 2014 will look at leveraging technology for safer outcomes and as a preview, we are joined by Peter Hughes, Director,…
13 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
RMH is using real time information for better patient flow
Tobi Wilson is the Chief Operating Officer at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. In the lead-up to the Hospital Bed Management & Patient Flow conference he spoke to us about improving patient flow through real time information, the importance of finding the right system and putting in place appropriate accountability structures. IIR Healthcare: In the past,…
12 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Safety lessons from the front-line: Ben Roberts-Smith VC MG
Decisiveness in protecting the safety of others has been a theme highlighted by many guest speakers at RISSB's annual rail safety conference over the past years. This year, we're greatly honoured to have Ben Roberts-Smith, the Commonwealth’s most decorated serving soldier of his generation and an inspiring personification of courage under fire provide the special guest…
11 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Close-Up: Kate Richardson
Kate Richardson is a Pharmacist for eMedicines Management at St Vincents Hospital (SVH) Sydney Kate is specialising in navigating the e-health maze to find solutions to ensure medicines and medication information is appropriately, pragmatically and safely managed. She has been involved in the implementation of pharmacy dispensing/inventory systems, smart IV infusion pumps with dose-error reduction software and…
11 Feb 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Forensic nursing: Finding work-life balance
USA and Canada are the only two countries that have officially recognized forensic nursing as a specialty. Sheila Early, President at the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN)* took the time to speak to us about the evolving role of the forensic nurse, challenges in gaining proper international recognition for the specialised profession and managing the…
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