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Transport & Logistics
It’s been an interesting few months for transport in Victoria with debate on both sides of politics unravelling different perspectives on the needs of Victorian residents. Federal transport Minister Anthony Albanese has committed funding for the Melbourne Metro rail link, while Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has committed funding for the controversial East West Link. Transport…
19 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP is the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy and Minister for Housing and Urban Development. Elected to the Seat of West Torrens in the South Australian State Parliament in October 1997, Minister Koutsantonis was the presiding member of the Economic and Finance Committee from 2006…
19 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
The 100th year of International Women's Day was celebrated in 2011, making it a century since 15,000 female textile workers marched in New York City demanding better pay, voting rights and shorter hours. Marking the anniversary three years ago, then-Australian sex discrimination commissioner Elizabeth Broderick remarked at how far Australia has come since those…
19 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The City of Greater Bendigo (CoGB) is fortunate to have a mayor who knows how to take care of council issues, while also running a family business and raising funds for local hospitals. We’ve taken a closer look at the life of Cr Lisa Ruffell to see what it’s like to be mayor of the…
18 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Detective Superintendent Gerry Ryan & Detective Inspector Anthony Silva recently joined us to discuss crime in the wider maritime environment, port security arrangements and the role of state police services in combating organised crime. Between them, Detective Superintendent Ryan & Detective Inspector Silva have over 70years service with the Victorian Police Force and an extensive…
17 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Do you suffer from a fear of public speaking? Whether you're a seasoned director or a new graduate starting at your first job, the chances are you feel some angst when delivering a presentation in front of others. In fact, a whopping 75 per cent of people are thought to experience glossophobia (the fancy name for…
17 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Associate Professor Gabbe is the Head of the Prehospital, Emergency and Trauma Research Unit in the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine at Monash University. She is a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) of Australia Career Development Fellow and holds Honorary appointments at The George Institute for International Health, and the National Trauma…
15 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Implementing and managing improvement strategies in the perioperative setting is crucial to meeting safety and quality standards. Management of operating rooms requires the coordination of human and material resources to maximise efficiency, cost effectiveness, and patient safety. Collaboration and collective responsibility are key elements to effective OR management. Understanding your workforce and the theatre workplace…
15 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Conflict is an everyday occurrence in most workplaces, and while some issues may resolve themselves, leaving problems to fester can blow up in your face. This is where effective conflict management skills become a great asset, enabling you to take control of the situation before tempers flare and egos are bruised. So how can you…
15 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Up until now, the mining industry has been fairly conservative in implementing new technologies in comparison to other industries. This week BHP Billiton followed in Rio Tinto’s footsteps when they announced the opening of their remote operations centre in Perth. We had the chance to speak to Citigold Corporation’s CEO Mark Lynch about the opportunities…
15 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Being able to negotiate effectively is a vital workplace skill, whether you are a boardroom executive forging an important deal or an employee attempting to secure a pay rise. For some people, the art of persuasion comes naturally, while others feel uncomfortable at the thought of confrontation, but here are some top tips that should…
12 Jul 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Technology
The annual Mining the Isa conference is the only one of its kind to focus solely on the Isa region and its mining considerations. We have made some of the presentations given at the 2012 event available for viewing and download. 1) Aston Metals – An update on Exploration in NW Qld Presenter: Dan Johnson,…
12 Jul 2013, by Informa Insights