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With many tracks built more than 100 years ago, the railway systems of developed countries around the world were not meant to bear the heavy haul trains of today. Initially supporting 16 tonnes per axel, the networks now hold trains with up to 45 – almost three times the weight of their original cargo. For…
31 Jan 2024, by Amy SarcevicBusiness
When HAYLO People undertook their nationally-acclaimed salary survey, Workforce Intel, in 2020, they pre-empted some concerning trends for the workers’ compensation sector. Higher salary expectations, an increased appetite for flexibility, and an alarming proportion of people looking to vacate their roles, were among the predictions that rocked the sector shortly thereafter. As the company commences…
31 Jan 2024, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
Although hospital in the home (HITH) is now a well-established model of care, its definition remains relatively broad and ambiguous. In some HITH models, patients are initially required to attend a bricks and mortar hospital, with their care continued remotely upon discharge, or beyond a certain stage of treatment. In others, the entire end-to-end patient…
25 Jan 2024, by Amy SarcevicTechnology
Transport & Logistics
Turnouts are an integral piece of equipment when it comes to rail safety and efficiency, which is why they have always been a key focus for the Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB). This year is no exception, as the organisation continues its work with industry to ensure turnout technologies are working optimally. RISSB’s…
22 Jan 2024, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
Recently appointed Chief Executive for ONRSR, Dr Natalie Pelham, is on a mission to improve the efficiency of national rail safety regulation. As part of this work, she has been on a ‘listen and learn tour’ for the last six weeks, meeting with colleagues, government and industry to hear more about the regulatory environment and…
18 Jan 2024, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
Virtual healthcare models, like ‘hospital in the home’, are garnering widespread support from Australians, with up to 94 percent expressing their intent to attend a virtual appointment in the future. Despite their popularity, Dr Shaun Hosein of Queensland Health – a speaker at this year’s Hospital in the Home Conference - believes complacency around the…
11 Jan 2024, by Amy SarcevicEnergy & Utilities
The build required to meet the Queensland Government’s target of 70 percent renewables by 2032 is unprecedented, but CleanCo Queensland is rising to the challenge. Recently, the organisation has been investing significantly in new renewable projects that complement its owned and operated firming generators. Over the last six months, its investments via offtake agreements have…
10 Jan 2024, by Amy SarcevicHealthcare
Dr Jacqueline Kirkman’s first two encounters with psychosis saw her being admitted as an involuntary patient at an acute psychiatric ward. Years later, during her third encounter, she felt a different treatment option was needed and became one of the first Australians to receive mental health care under ‘hospital in the home’. “For me personally,…
3 Jan 2024, by Amy Sarcevic