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Queensland's healthcare system received a much-needed boost after one of its main hospitals recently performed its first angiogram. The news is a major milestone for Mackay Base Hospital, which opened its multi-million dollar Cardiac Catheter Laboratory (CCL) last year. Angiography is a vital procedure for people with heart conditions, as it allows doctors to assess…
21 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsBusiness
Healthcare
With the Queensland doctor contract dispute no closer to resolution, junior practitioners across the state have called on industry bodies to find a prompt solution. Junior doctor representatives attended a recent AMA Council of Doctors in Training (AMACDT) forum in Melbourne, in which they backed senior doctors and urged the need for a fairer assessment of…
20 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Queensland's mining industry received a massive boost after the recent opening of the country's biggest oil recycling plant. According to Environment Minister Andrew Powell, the $55 million Yarwun-based re-refinery promises to deliver a "major environmental coup" for the Sunshine State, with its capacity to process up to 100 per cent of the state's waste lube…
20 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
One of New South Wales' largest railway engineering projects reached its next phase after three international consortia were called to tender for its delivery and operation. A range of high-calibre international groups will vie for the Public Private Partnership contract to Sydney's CBD and South East Light Rail, which includes everything from the design and…
19 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Track workers are engaged in safety critical tasks on a daily basis. Protecting these workers is a priority for the rail industry. We had the chance to speak with Matthew Manchester, Manager of Safety Performance at Transport for NSW, about the importance of track worker safety and what will be discussed at the upcoming National…
18 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Harald Mische is an official at the European Commission’s Directorate General for Competition, where he currently forms part of the team in charge with antitrust enforcement in the pharma sector. He will be presenting at the 2014 Pharmaceutical Law conference, to be held on the 29-30 May in Sydney about competitive law enforcement in the…
18 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
New figures released by the Western Australian government show that the state's mineral and petroleum sector is very much alive and well, with the industry enjoying a record-breaking year in 2013. Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Marmion recently announced that the sector was valued at $113.8 billion last year, representing growth of over $11 billion…
18 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Earlier this month, the 17th annual Global Iron Ore & Steel Forecast conference brought international iron ore and steel executives to Perth. The conference also attracted a lot of media attention. Here is a list of the reports: Lower iron ore prices here to stay: Citigroup (The Economic Times) BHP seeks to sell West Africa iron-ore assets (Market…
17 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Dom Figliomeni was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Port Kembla Port Corporation in February 2005 and on 1 June 2013, following NSW Port’s acquisition of the 99 year lease of the port of Port Kembla, he was appointed to his current position of Chief Executive Officer, NSW Ports, Port Kembla. Since his time at Port…
17 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
As one of the largest cities in Australia and a key business and social hub, Melbourne relies on extensive and reliable transport infrastructure. Railway engineering professionals based in the area, then, will be keen to hear about the state government's latest project - a large-scale undertaking to boost Melbourne's existing rail network and ensure it…
17 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsEducation
A new global university ranking system has singled out the University of Melbourne as the Australian institution with the best worldwide reputation. The Times Higher Education (THE) World Reputation Rankings are a variation of the group's yearly World University Rankings, with academic experts judging universities around the world based purely on their reputation and brand power.…
17 Mar 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Electronic aids are revolutionalising the way we work. Information to support clinical decisions has never been more available and as advancements in electronic Medicines Management (eMM) systems continue to develop, the obvious question to ponder is, 'How much information is too much?' Natalie Page*, a PhD candidate who hopes to commence her thesis under Prof…
14 Mar 2014, by Informa Insights