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Month: January 2014

Transport & Logistics

VIC Regional Rail Link reaches milestone

Victoria's Regional Rail Link (RRL) is progressing on schedule, with the project reaching a major milestone, according to the state government. Public transport minister Terry Mulder said the opening of platforms 15 and 16 at Southern Cross for Bairnsdale, Geelong, Traralgon and Warrnambool line trains means the first package of work for the RRL is…

7 Jan 2014, by Informa Insights

Leadership & Communication

Mark Bouris – disrupting the big four banks with leadership skills

Mark Bouris is a household name across Australia, both for his personal appearances in the Wizard Home Loans commercials and as host of the nation's version of the Celebrity Apprentice.Founded in 1996, Wizard Home Loans grew to be one of the biggest non-bank lenders in the country, eventually being sold to GE Money in 2004…

7 Jan 2014, by Informa Insights

Defence & Security

Technology

NZ police case study: Social media opens up a new world of real-time intelligence

Forewarned is forearmed: Signal social media monitoring tool provides vital “eyes and ears” in the interests of public safety and crime prevention. The situation When it comes to effective policing, accurate, timely information and communication is critical. And when it comes to the way in which people communicate, social media is increasingly the tool of…

6 Jan 2014, by Informa Insights

Transport & Logistics

Moreton Bay rail link construction begins in Queensland

The start of construction on Moreton Bay's rail link in Queensland marks a step forward in the state's railway engineering industry. This is according to the state government, which claimed the project is one of the largest and most important infrastructure schemes in south-east Queensland. The rail link will connect Petrie and Kippa-Ring, with state transport…

6 Jan 2014, by Informa Insights

Leadership & Communication

‘Practise leadership skills’ over Xmas period

Managers should continue practising their leadership skills over the Christmas holiday season, a leading industry body has advised. The Australian Institute of Management (AIM) said that while the festive period is often a time for family and friends, it is also when people evaluate their career and consider ways to boost their professional status. Vivienne…

6 Jan 2014, by Informa Insights