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Technology
Bitcoin has been dubbed Currency of the Future. When it comes to Bitcoin transaction, fast and secure are the key words spring to mind, all thanks to its fundamental encryption technology. This infographic shows you how a Bitcoin transaction works. Perhaps it's time to make an investment if you haven't already? You can find out more about Bitcoin and crytocurrency at…
12 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The NSW government is ready to take a hard line on the state's congestion problems - with an exciting new railway project set to lead the efforts. In response to years of complaints from commuters and other travellers in the state, the government recently revealed its new rapid transit rail network project, which promises to…
12 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Social Policy
One of the key challenges for supervisors and senior practitioners in the welfare and community sectors is to ensure that supervisees are offered individualised and non-directive supervision development training. In the lead up to the Australian Community Workers Conference and Exhibition 2014, we had the chance to speak to Dr Elizabeth Riley, Counsellor & Clinical…
11 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The Queensland and Australian Capital Territory governments released their individual state budgets on June 3, and both show plenty of promise for the regions' rail infrastructure. Following the release of the federal budget last month, a lot of attention was directed towards the perceived lack of dedicated rail funding, while substantial investment was allocated to…
11 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsBanking & Finance
Business
Technology
In the lead up to the Cryptocon Summit and Barcamp, we have asked a few speakers what they thought was the Number One problem Bitcoin will solve by 2015: Roger Ver – Blockchain, ‘Bitcoin Jesus’: “By the end of 2015 I hope that Bitcoin will enable people to be able to transact with other individuals across the planet,…
10 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
The tough global mining industry is causing operators around the world to review and adjust their expectations, according to this year's 'Mine report' from consulting firm PwC. The 2014 Mine report reveals that the biggest mining companies from around the world collectively struggled last year, and in fact, 2013 was one of the worst years…
10 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The final Waratah train was delivered to Sydney's rail network at the start of June, which now means that practically every timetabled train service in the NSW capital is air-conditioned. The train delivered on June 2 is the 78th and last piece in the Waratah puzzle, and with these trains making up a significant proportion…
8 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
A stronger performance and reporting framework can substantially improve Australian healthcare and boost its efficiency, according to a new discussion paper. The Deeble Institute for Health Policy Research, which acts as the research arm of the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA), recently released an issues brief titled 'Can we improve the health system with performance…
7 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
A recent survey conducted by InterSystems at the Electronic Medication Management Conference found that 100% of the 30 participated Australian hospitals expected electronic medication management (EMM) to lead to increased patient safety. However, 60% cited complexity or cost of interoperability as a significant barrier to deployment. 26 public hospitals and 4 private hospitals participated in the survey, highlights…
6 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
According to a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), the treatment of even the most common health conditions in Australia can "vary considerably" depending on whereabouts in the country a patient lives. The 'Exploring Healthcare Variation in Australia' discussion paper, released by the AIHW in conjunction with the Australian Commission on Safety…
5 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
For a few years, Metallurgical Coal was a very attractive commodity for investors and mining companies. As rapid demand growth met with supply disruptions in Australia, the prices for metallurgical coal rose at very high levels. For a couple of years, prices were two to three times of the production costs for some companies. The…
5 Jun 2014, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Mining is a major contributor to New South Wales’ economic and social independence. The overall positive outlook for the NSW minerals industry is the product of prospective geology, well-developed infrastructure, low average operating costs, use of leading-edge exploration and mining technologies and the availability of a skilled workforce*. Statistics from NSW Mining show that in 2011/12,…
4 Jun 2014, by Informa Insights