Posted April 14, 2019 14:45:02 Photo: Developer 3 Oceans has reportedly put the Scarborough tower development on hold. (Submitted: 3 Oceans) WA Planning Minister Rita Saffioti says she is expecting to find out more about the viability of proposed twin towers at Perth’s renowned Scarborough Beach this week, following reports its Chinese-backed developers have put
Posted April 14, 2019 08:14:39 Photo: The study compared the noise of planes at Sydney Airport against government predictions. (Flickr: Beau Giles) The noise levels at the new Western Sydney Airport could be “significantly higher” than the Federal Government predicted ahead of approving its construction, a study finds. Key points: The Federal Government disputed the
Posted April 10, 2019 06:33:03 Photo: The stockpile at Longford contains more than a million tyres. (ABC News: Damian McIntyre) A Gladstone oil refinery says it has found the solution to Australia’s tyre waste and fuel security problems. Key points: A central Queensland oil refinery has made biofuel from old tyres that can work in
Updated April 09, 2019 14:44:49 Photo: Hobart International Airport will undergo a $100 million redevelopment to double annual passenger numbers. (ABC News: David Hudspeth) The Hobart International Airport (HIA) will double its annual passenger numbers within a decade under a new multi-million-dollar expansion plan, but passengers will still have to brave the Tasmanian elements to
Posted April 07, 2019 05:25:11 Photo: Chinese manufacturing activity expanded in the March, the first growth since late last year. (Reuters/File) Spring has sprung in the Northern Hemisphere and green shoots are appearing everywhere, even in seemingly dormant economies. Key points: Green shoots emerging in the global economy as key industrial surveys point to a
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We are calling for comments on the recommended values for respirable crystalline silica and respirable coal dust. Safe Work Australia is currently evaluating the Workplace exposure standards for airborne contaminants to ensure they are based on the highest quality evidence and supported by a rigorous scientific approach. We will be seeking comments on the draft evaluation
Updated April 02, 2019 19:28:26 Related Story: 18yo apprentice dies in scaffolding collapse on Sydney building site The family of an 18-year-old apprentice killed when scaffolding collapsed at a Sydney worksite has described him as a “gentle, kind and hardworking young man” who was adored by everyone who met him. Key points The 15-metre scaffolding
Updated April 02, 2019 13:23:04 Photo: Permits to build private houses are 12 per cent down on a year ago. (ABC News: Liz Pickering) The latest housing approval figures provide a mixed picture of the sector, with a flood of new apartment permits balanced against a slide in permits for stand-alone houses. Key points: Building
MATES in Construction is pleased to announce the appointment of former South Australian premier Dean Brown AO to the role of Honorary Patron in SA. Principal, Gold & Special Sponsors announced for The MATES Lunch WA Announcing our Principal, Gold and Special Sponsors for The MATES Lunch WA 2019. We appreciate the support from all
