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In the last 5 years, influenced by the pervasive power of technology and other mandates, Australian hospitals began exploring digital forms of keeping medical records. These efforts required process flow redesign and changes to existing modes of work in hospitals. Chandana Unnithan is a Faculty member of Business and Law - School of Information and Business…
22 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
As governments look to fill Australia’s infrastructure gaps and pay down debts, privatising commercially viable assets to generate funds for future projects is becoming an increasingly appealing option. The recent and most significant recent example is the 99 year, $5.07billion lease of Port Botany and Port Kembla by the NSW Government to the NSW Ports…
22 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Rail safety has been heatedly discussed lately after two separate derailments occurred on Sydney's light rail and in the Canadian town of Lac-Mégantic. Experts have discussed the need for better asset management in order to prevent failure and asset degradation. We asked a range of industry leaders what railway operators and owners should expect from their asset…
22 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
A number of mining engineering positions are in high demand across Australia as companies seek to secure the most skilled workers in the sector. This is according to new research by recruitment consultancy Hays, which highlighted various trends in employment patterns across the industry. Mining training seems to be top of the agenda in Western…
22 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Peter Wells joined Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) four years ago as the Director Customer & Compliance. He is currently responsible for managing the NSW customer and regulatory functions for heavy and light vehicles. He also oversees licensing and registration policy and business systems covering large state-wide functions and encompasses 23 million annual transactions, 4.9…
21 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Oil and gas training should be made a priority in the wake of the federal election, an industry group has suggested. The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) claimed oil and gas training is one of several areas where the new government could provide the resources sector with the tools to experience further growth.…
21 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
In the lead up to our 7th Annual Mining South Australia Conference, we will be showcasing 3 editions of interviews with the event’s key supporter organisations: Civil Contractors Federation SA, Whyalla Chamber of Commerce & Industry, South Australia Freight Council, Port Pirie Regional Council & Whyalla City Council. In this third and last edition, we asked…
20 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
The wind turbine industry has been exposed to extensive media coverage and some public scrutiny in regards to noise exposure. Some critics are concerned that wind turbine noise or so-called infrasound may have negative health effects and diminish property values. Yet there is little published research that confirms “objective noise measurements”. Dr Con Doolan, Associate…
18 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Emotional intelligence is a bigger factor in career success than a high intelligence quotient (IQ), according to one researcher. Dr Jim Worth, a human development specialist with University of Missouri Extension, said a person's emotional intelligence quotient (EQ) is very important in a corporate environment. "First and foremost, research shows that executive EQ is directly…
18 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Mining & Resources
All eyes are on Janet Yellen as she could potentially become the first woman to chair the US Federal Reserve. Despite some commentators describing the economist as timid, Washington Post columnist Jena McGregor has sprung to her defence, highlighting her leadership skills in particular. Yellen faced competition early in the running from fellow economist Larry…
17 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Robert Dow* from the Rail Back on Track joins us to review the long history of Cross River Rail (CRR) and proposes solutions for dealing with Brisbane’s congestion from investments in railway signalling and the need to consider value-add for financing transport projects. We saw Kevin Rudd campaigning on the Cross River Rail in the…
16 Oct 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Queensland's oil and gas industry will undergo reforms to ensure less red tape and a simplified fee system, the state government has announced. Natural resources and mines minister Andrew Cripps unveiled the new plans yesterday (October 10), saying they will save businesses significant time and money. The changes include adjusting the Petroleum and Gas Safety…
16 Oct 2013, by Informa Insights