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NBN project launched in Armidale

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has officially launched the National Broadband Network (NBN) project. The first mainland location to be connected to the $36 billion project was Armidale in New South Wales, where Gillard and Minister for Communications Stephen Conroy announced the milestone.

May 18, 2011

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Survey shows need for centralised contracting

Almost two-thirds of organisations indicate that creating a visible talent pool is the largest contractor workforce related issue, according to a survey conducted by talent management solutions provider PageUp People.

May 18, 2011

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Australian project company named Gartner Cool Vendor

Global research firm Gartner has named Australian project company TOP, which stands for Totally Optimized Projects, in its Cool Vendor category.

May 17, 2011

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John Holland names KBR for NSW metro rail project

Construction contracting firm John Holland has named engineering services firm KBR as the provider of engineering design and construction support services on New South Wales’ South West Rail Link (SWRL) project.

May 12, 2011

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Coal projects to boost regional Queensland

Four new coal projects slated for the Galilee Basin in central Queensland will be the catalyst for infrastructure in the region.

May 12, 2011

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Project management training company named BRW Fast Starter

Training organisation Transformed has been named on BRW’s 2011 Fast Starter list, which ranks businesses boasting exceptional growth.

May 6, 2011

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No new major projects in Victoria’s State Budget

Victoria’s State Budget has accommodated funding for major projects initiated by the former Labor government, but will not start any new major projects because of the higher than expected debt incurred, according to Treasurer Kim Wells.

May 5, 2011

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Mining projects encourage two-speed economy

Investment spend is Australia is heavily weighted towards mining projects, which may indicate a two-speed economy, noted a report by Deloitte Access Economics.

May 5, 2011

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Queensland investment led by resources projects

Resources projects dominate investment in Queensland, according a report by Deloitte Access Economics.

May 5, 2011

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