#Infrastructure
National Farmers Federation welcomes budget support for the bush
The NFF has welcomed a range of budget announcements, heralding them as a shot in the arm for agriculture and regional Australia.
Government-backed construction employment hub opens doors to Western Sydney Job seekers
Today marks the official opening of an employment hub created by the NSW and Federal Governments to place Western Sydney jobseekers in apprenticeships, traineeships and other construction-related careers. The Northern Road Employment and Training Hub at Penrith will train up local jobseekers to work on infrastructure projects as part of the NSW and Federal Governments’ […]
How cloud enhances big data analytics
Big data and business analytics are set for double digit growth, with the global market forecasted to grow to more than $203 billion in 2020, up from $130.1 billion in 2016, according to IDC. Moreover, small and medium businesses (SMBs) in particular are predicted to continue to increasingly invest in big data and business analytics, with […]
Look before you leap: picking a cloud provider
The cloud is rapidly becoming a primary IT infrastructure for growing numbers of organisations. Attracted by the promise of improved flexibility and reduced costs, many businesses are shifting core systems and processes to cloud-based platforms. It’s not enough to simply trust that a cloud provider will keep your company’s data secure. It’s important to thoroughly […]
Gold Coast investment program boosts local economy
A program designed to attract investment to the Gold Coast has resulted in a boost for the Queensland city’s economy to the tune of more than $100,000 day for the past two years.
Broadband as “essential as electricity” in 10 years: futurist
Broadband will be as essential as electricity in 10 years time, according to futurist Mike Walsh who says Australia lags the rest of the world with the 10 year time frame put on the National Broadband Network
Tony Abbott’s $20 billion infrastructure bonds a winner: HIA
Tony Abbott’s announcement of coalition policy to raise $20 billion in funding for infrastructure projects through a public bond issue has the support of the Housing Industry Association.
Airport link milestone hit – Premier Bligh poses for photos
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh was on site to mark the quarter point milestone for the $4.8 billion Airport link project yesterday.
Future of WA’s major infrastructure at risk
The Auditor General report released today on Perth’s Arena is a warning to the Barnett Government for future major projects in our State, Labor Leader Eric Ripper said today. Mr Ripper said Labor endorsed the Auditor General’s recommendations including the need to improve the procurement and delivery of capital projects. “I acknowledge there were significant […]
ACCC issues draft decision on Hunter Valley Rail
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a draft decision not to accept the proposed access arrangements lodged by the Australian Rail Track Corporation for the Hunter Valley rail network in their current form, on the basis that they are unlikely to be appropriate under the Trade Practices Act 1974. The Hunter Valley rail […]
Coal companies to bid for Queensland Rail ahead of IPO
The largest coal companies in Queensland are committed to bidding for Queensland Rail’s coal division ahead of a planned float by the Anna Bligh’s Government in October. 14 coal companies met yesterday in a meeting chaired by former NSW premier Nick Greiner after the QLD Government announced plans to float Queensland Rail Coal as early […]
Pilbara workers earn $150,000 for risky 70-hour work week
Workers on Pilbara’s Gorgon Gas project are expected to work for 70 hours a week and for 29 days straight before having a 9 day break. The West Australian revealed yesterday that low-skilled workers such as labourers would get about $150,000 annually and qualified tradesmen would get about $10,000 more. The Master Builders Association Kim […]
Billion-dollar rail link under threat
Disputes over the $2.3 billion Eagle Downs hard coking coal project in Queensland threatens a billion dollar Queensland Rail (QR) expansion, with Aquila Resources and Bowen Central Coal (BCC) disputing the infrastructure arrangements. Disputes over the infrastructure terms resulting in the use of the Dalrymple terminal in Mackay instead of the expanded Abbot Point coal […]