Archived News for Industry Professionals
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) has found that housing affordability has continued to strengthen in the June 2012 quarter.
The HIA-Commonwealth Bank Housing Affordability Index posted a 1.1 per cent growth in the June quarter, finishing at 10.6 per cent higher over the year.
HIA’s Chief Economist, Dr Harley Dale, said the improvement is heartening news for Australian households.
New data shows smaller than expected housing shortfall
New research conducted by housing researcher Macromonitor has found that the undersupply of housing in Australia is significantly smaller than previously thought.
Port Botany redevelopment crucial says ALC
The redevelopment of Asciano’s Port Botany operations is critical to improving efficiency and productivity Australian Logistics Council’s (ALC) Managing Director Michael Kilgariff has told a meeting of exports in Sydney.
Port Hedland completes productivity review
The Port Hedland Port Authority (PHPA) has completed its whole-of-port productivity and capacity utilisation review, identifying a number of areas for improvement.
Recapture Bradfield's vision urges IPA
A new report released by Infrastructure Partnerships Australia has called on Infrastructure NSW to release a strategy to provide a detailed, ambitious and long-term vision to protect and corridors and prioritise the right projects to ensure sustainable growth.
Roofing critical to household energy consumption
Recent research shows that the choice of roof material has a significant impact of household energy expenditure through its impact on the internal temperature of the home.
Tinkler Group aborts Whitehaven bid
Tinkler Group has announced it has pulled out of its $5.3 billion takeover bid for Whitehaven coal, ending a month of speculation over the future of the company.
Victoria announces fraccing moratorium
The Victorian Government has announced a moratorium on all hydraulic fracturing as part of a suite of reforms aimed at providing greater certainty on the impacts of the coal seam gas industry’s effects on the environment.
AI Group hits out at Victoria's TAFE cuts
The Australian Industry Group (AI Group) has spoken out against the Victorian Government's cut to the TAFE sector, saying the $300 million cuts could not come at a worse time as the demand for skilled workers continues to grow.
ABS releases diesel vehicle data
The number of registered diesel vehicles has increased by 60.6% from 2007 to 2012, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
ALGA to develop State of the Local Road Assets Report
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has commissioned Jeff Roorda and Associates (JRA) to develop the first State of the Local Assets Report, which will form the technical base for continued advocacy for increased government funding for local roads int the future.
BHP shelves Olympic Dam expansion
Mining giant BHP Billiton has announced it has elected to shelve the $30 billion expansion of its Olympic Dam expansion in South Australia.
Government approves Alpha mine
The Federal Government has announced its approval of the Alpha coal mine and associated rail works in Queensland, paving the way for construction of the country's largest coal mine.
QR National announces 900 jobs to go
Rail giant QR National has a round of 750 voluntary redundancies, bringing the total number of positions shed from the company to 900 for the calendar year.
UQ to research CSG water impact
The University of Queensland has announced a research project measuring the impact of the coal seam gas (GSG) industry on Australia’s underground water supplies.
NSW calls for comment on for construction inquiry
The New South Wales Government is calling for public submissions for its inquiry into insolvency in the construction industry.
Ankata mine open for business
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill has officially opened the new Ankata underground copper-gold mine at Prominent Hill.
Coal job losses inevitable says Roche
Queensland Coal’s Chief Executive, Michael Roche, has warned that the State’s coal sector could be facing tough times in a speech delivered to the 8th Coaltrans Australia Conference in Brisbane.
ITS calls for entries for National ITS Awards
Intelligent Transport Systems Australia is calling for entries for the 2012 National ITS Awards. The awards, launched in 2010, recognise the achievements of the country’s ITS sector.
LionGold drops Navigator bid
Singaporean gold investment group LionGold has announced a full withdrawal from the formal takeover bid it proposed to Perth based Navigator Resources, following weeks of speculation over the proposed bid.
Queensland holds first Moreton Bay Rail Link briefing
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.