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The Australian construction industry has marked its third consecutive year of decline, with the latest Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association report confirming the sector is still continuing to contract.
Government announces regional renewable push
The Federal Government has announced a new program which it says will drive the deliver of 150 megawatts of energy through new renewable energy resources in regional and remote areas of the country within the next five years.
Government backs calls for code of conduct
The Federal Government has come out in support of calls for the establishment of a code of conduct between independent automotive repairers and car manufacturers to allow repairers access to crucial data needed to service modern cars.
Queensland seeks comment over Bowen Basin
The Queensland Government is calling for community feedback on Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed $1.76 billion Byerwen Coal Mine, north of the Bowen Basin.
Victoria holds East West Link meetings
The Victorian Government has announced it has met with national and international organisations interested in the delivery of stage one of the East West Link.
$4.2 billion for Queensland flood recovery
The Queensland Government has announced $4.2 billion will be allocated in the 2013-14 State Budget to rebuild the state after this year’s floods, with $2.1 billion of that going to road rebuilding.
$15.1 million more for Ford employees
The Federal Government has announced it will invest a further $15.1 million to assist the Ford employees who will be effected by the recent announcement that the motor giant will be cutting all manufacturing works in the country.
Bendigo construction kicks off
The Victorian Government has announced construction work on the new $630 million Bendigo Hospital has been given the green light following the signing between the State Government and the Exemplar Health Consortium.
Capital expenditure booms in SA
Over $1.5 billion in capital expenditure has been invested in South Australia in the first quarter, according to the latest figures released by the State Government.
F3-M2 proposal progresses
The New South Wales Government has announced the proposed motorway linking the F3 with the M2 has progressed to Stage 3 under the state’s unsolicited proposals assessment process.
First stage of M80 done
The Victorian Government has announced the first stage of the billion dollar upgrade of Melbourne’s M80 has been completed, connecting Sydney Road and the Calder Freeway.
Manufacturing muddles in May
The country’s manufacturing industry has continued to struggle in its malaise in May, despite a small upswing over the month according to the latest Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index by the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group).
PER needed for Nyrstar development
The South Australian Government has announced Nyrstar will be required to produce a Public Environment Report (PER) for its proposed $350 million smelter transformation at Port Pirie.
Traffic set to boom says Cisco
Internet traffic is set to treble between 2012 to 2017, according to the latest report by international internet technology giant Cisco.
Government introduces infrastructure tax incentives
The Federal Government has introduced legislation before Parliament that will aim to provide incentives for infrastructure projects.
Victoria begins East West Link impact assessment
The Victorian Government has released the framework for assessing the environmental impacts of the proposed East West Link between the Eastern Freeway to the Port of Melbourne.
Changes on the cards for Infrastructure NSW
The New South Wales Government has outlined a ‘new era’ for Infrastructure NSW as the agency now adopts an official advisory capacity for the delivery of key infrastructure projects.
Government calls for Moorebank proponents
The Federal Government is calling for private companies to register their interest in developing and operating the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal.
Qantas ups Perth spending
Qantas has announced it will up its investment in Perth’s Airport to $100 million over the coming 18 months as the airlines seeks to expand and upgrade its presence in the Western Australian market.
Construction recovery over the horizon says MBA
A return to form is on the horizon for the nation’s construction industry, according to the latest forecast figures released by Master Builder’s Australia (MBA).
Manufacturing sector facing gas crisis
Australia could be facing a gas supply crisis if the Federal Government fails to intervene and ensure competitively price gas supply, according to the latest report released by Manufacturing Australia.