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Month: July 2024

Mining & Resources

Goldfields – the centre of the critical minerals universe

As the world navigates its clean energy transition, the Goldfields region in Western Australia is increasingly being looked upon as a hotspot for critical minerals – demand for which has sky-rocketed in the build of clean energy technologies. Already known for its abundant gold and nickel resources, Goldfields is also giving hope to explorers of…

30 Jul 2024, by Amy Sarcevic

Transport & Logistics

A glimpse into Pacific National’s climate action strategy

As Australia’s largest provider of diversified rail freight, Pacific National is well aware of its environmental and social responsibility. With 12700 active wagons across 70 locations, the operator has more than 700-weekly services, transporting millions of tonnes of resources around the country each year. With such scale, ESG Principal, Anitra Hobby, says decarbonisation will be…

29 Jul 2024, by Amy Sarcevic

Transport & Logistics

How can rail operators combat cyber threat?

In the wake of cyberattacks in Iran and Belarus, concern is growing around the security of Australian railways systems, which – amid the uptake of new technologies - are increasingly vulnerable to threat actors. While rail signalling systems such as Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) enhance safety and prevent collisions, their reliance on interconnection (between locomotives,…

25 Jul 2024, by Amy Sarcevic

Transport & Logistics

How Transport for London is creating a more sustainable London

Amid growing calls for UK cities to be more sustainable, eyes are turning to Transport for London (TfL) – one of the largest integrated public transport authorities in the world. Alongside the London Underground, Dial-a-Ride, coach and river services - which it directly operates - TfL runs a host of contracted services. These include a…

11 Jul 2024, by Amy Sarcevic

Education

The learning program that transformed Granville Boy School’s reputation

Ten years ago, Granville Boys High School in Sydney’s West was known to the public for all the wrong reasons. With low ATARs and a poor learning culture, the school regularly got a bad rap in the media, where it was once described a “tough school”. Today, Granville Boys High has maintained its fame but…

8 Jul 2024, by Amy Sarcevic