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The Queensland Government has held the first Moreton Bay Rail Link industry briefing, attracting over 300 business representatives to hear from State Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson.
Mr Emerson took the opportunity to outline the State Government’s plan to release the Request for Proposals to industry on August 24.
“The level of interest from the construction industry ensures there’ll be healthy competition between the proponents,” Mr Emerson said.
WA seeks comment on OHS regulations
The Western Australian Government has called for comment on the costs and benefits of the proposed national Work Health and Safety (WHS) reform as they apply to the State’s workplaces.
Webb Dock development inches closer to start
The Port of Melbourne Corporation’s (PoMC) $1.6 billion redevelopment of its Webb Dock facilities has taken the next major step after the awarding of major civil and maritime design contracts.
Wivenhoe Dam engineers cleared of wrongdoing
The Queensland Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) has cleared the engineers who operated the Wivenhoe Dam during the Queensland floods of 2010 of any wrongdoing.
$10.6 million for Victorian grain productivity research
The Victorian Government has announced $10.6 million in funding to boost research that will accelerate productivity growth in the grains industry by developing superior varieties and management practices best suited for local conditions.
Anne Gale named SA Equal Opportunity Commissioner
The South Australian Government has announced the appointment of Anne Gale as the state’s next Commissioner for Equal Opportunity.
Engineers in top demand finds report
The Western Australian Government has released the latest State Priority Occupation List, showing that engineers, nurses and childcare workers are among the most sought-after employees.
Queensland outlines Royalties for Regions
The Queensland Government has announced applications for $60 million in funding under the first round of the Royalties for Regions program will open in September.
Santos confirms Moomba shale well
Gas giant Santos has confirmed that the planned Moomba 191 dedicated shale well is commercially viable and will soon begin production of the country’s first dedicated shale well.
Victoria TAFE battlelines drawn
The ongoing and increasingly public debate over TAFE funding in Victoria has descended into an unseemly brawl, with thousands of teachers descending on Central Melbourne to protest the cuts.
Victoria opens CCS research centre
The Victorian Government has officially opened the new Peter cook Centre for Carbon and Capture Storage (CCS) Research at the University of Melbourne.
Melbourne defends most liveable crown
Melbourne has once again been named the world’s most liveable city by the Economist Intelligence Unit for the second year running.
NSW to merge local government bodies
The New South Wales Government has welcomed the decision of the state’s two peak local government bodies to form one consolidated group.
Leighton to deliver new MFB training facility
Melbourne’s Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) has appointed Leighton Contractors as the managing contractor for the construction of its new $109 million firefighter training facility in the city’s north.
Tasmania poised to push through energy reform
The Tasmanian Government has won support from all political parties for its package of energy reforms, with State Minister for Energy and resources, Bryan green, saying the Government is posed to deliver the lowest possible power prices for Tasmanians.
Queensland rules out privatisation
The Queensland Government has ruled out the privatisation of any of its electricity assets ‘unless it has a mandate from voters.’
Sell electricity assets urges IPA
The New South Wales Government has released its long awaited Commission of Audit Final Report, outlying key ways to improve public sector management and service delivery in the State.
Victoria calls for input in ICT overhaul
The Victorian Government has called for industry feedback on its plan to overhaul information and communication technology procurement practices of government departments and agencies.
Wimmera terminal opens
The Victorian Government has officially opened the new $17.5 million Wimmera Intermodal Freight Terminal.
New executive for Resources Safety
The Western Australian Government has announced the appointment of Simon Ridge, the State's Mining Engineer, as the new executive director of Resources Safety, the body charged with enforcing safe work practices across the state's mining and resources sector. Mr Ridge was promoted to the role following the retirement of Malcolm Russell.