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The South Australian Employment, Higher Education and Skills Minister, Tom Kenyonhas announced that 26 STEM field courses identified as priorities for the State are now fee-free for the first time under the Skills for All reform of vocational education and training.
The courses range from Certificate III level up to Advanced Diploma level.
“Our State’s future prosperity will rely on nurturing a culture of innovation and this means investing in skills which lead to jobs in the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) fields,” Mr Kenyon said.
Ansaldo STS wins Rio driverless train contract
Ansaldo STS Australia has been awarded two contracts worth A$362 million under the Rio Tinto Iron Ore – Ansaldo STS Framework Agreement (RAFA) established in 2010.
Reed awards Meekatharra gold contracts
Emerging gold producer Reed Resources Ltd has awarded two key contracts for its Meekatharra Gold Project.
East West Link briefing held
Victorian Roads Minister Terry Mulder has opened an industry briefing attended by over 100 financiers and construction representatives to gain input into the development of a business case for Melbourne’s East West Link.
Infrastructure yearbook shows growth in transport investment
The Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese, has released the latest Australian Infrastructure Statistics Yearbook, showing that infrastructure investment is up 42 per cent in real terms since 2006-07 (the last full year of the Howard Government) and is double what it was a decade ago.
NSW receives unsolicited F3 to M2 link proposal
The New South Wales Government has received an unsolicited proposal from private motorway operator Transurban for the construction of a possible F3 to M2 Motorway Tunnel link underneath Pennant Hills Road.
$70 million program to support coal mining abatement technology
The Federal Government’s $70 million Coal Mining Abatement Technology Support Package has been launched, providing funding to accelerate the development of abatement technologies and processes for the Australian coal mining industry.
Australian Innovation Challenge open for entries
Innovative individuals and projects across seven fields have an opportunity to secure cash prizes and national recognition as part of the Australian Innovation Challenge, an initiative of The Australian newspaper in association with Shell Australia.
Exemplar Health wins Kawana contract
The Exemplar Health consortium, lead by development giant Lend Lease, has been announced by Queensland Health as the successful proponent to deliver the new tertiary hospital at Kawana on the Sunshine Coast.
Innovative future laid out for Australian Astronomical Observatory
Stronger links with industry and access to more overseas facilities for Australian astronomers are among the areas Australia's national astronomical observatory will emphasise in the next few years, according to a recently released review.
Support for manufacturing boosted under Commercialisation Australia
The Minister for Industry and Innovation, Greg Combet, has announced enhanced support for manufacturing under the Commercialisation Australia program.
Wheatstone recruitment drive starts
Chevron has announced the start of its recruitment drive for its massive Wheatstone LNG Project, which is expected to see up to 5,000 workers employed.
Asciano announces Port Botany expansion
Wholly owned Patrick’s Port operator Asciano has announced it has approved a capital investment program aimed at comprehensively redeveloping and expanding its container terminal at Sydney’s Port Botany.
Tasmania releases key infrastructure study
The Tasmanian Government has released a comprehensive study of the infrastructure needs of the state’s West Coast, which the it says will be used to inform Government priorities for upgrades in the region.
EPA recommends James Price Point for approval
The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has delivered its final assessment of the proposed James Price Point Liquefied Natural Gas precict, recommending the project for approval.
Leighton wins Philippines coal project
Leighton Contractors has announced it has secured a $122 million contract for the construction work for a new coal-fired power plant in Davao City and Daveo del Sur in the Philippines.
Melbourne to fund green retrofitting
Changes to legislation in Victoria is set to allow property trusts to gain access to financing for environmental upgrades, likely to result in significant increases to opportunities for green retrofitting in Melbourne’s city centre.
IPA urges better city monitoring
Infrastructure Partnerships Australia has called for the Productivity Commission to develop a more accurate method to track performance of Australia’s major cities; and calling on all three levels of government to integrate the way they plan, regulate and operate metropolitan infrastructure.
Work starts on Banana Shire highway reconstruction
Work has begun on the $67 million in reconstruction works for the disaster-damaged sections of the Leichhardt and Dawsone Highways in Queensland’s Banana Shire Council region.
Government announces next round of remote broadband contracts
The Federal Government has announced the next round of high-speed satellite and fixed wireless broadband contracts for regional and remote Australia.
Government outlines $6 billion infrastructure fund
The Federal Government has released its guidelines for the $6 billion Regional Infrastructure Fund, which it says will unlock investment in communities dealing with the impact of the mining boom.