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World first private bushfire shelter standard published

The Australian Building Codes Board has published the world’s first performance standard for the design and construction of private bushfire shelters. It is available free of charge on the board's website at www.abcb.gov.au

Victorian budget transport focus is on roads

Road spending was the centrepiece of Tuesday’s Victorian budget in the area of transport and logistics.

Project Monitor expands reporting service

Project Monitor is expanding its project reporting service. Melbourne based principal Brian Wawn, says that to date, the organisation has focused on mining projects in Australia.

New Holland offers a leap into space opportunity

New Holland Construction Equipment has launched a competition which will give entrants a shot at winning a $300,000 seat on a Virgin Galactic sub-orbital flight.

Medal winner fingerprints dust giants

Vast dust storms that dump millions of tonnes of topsoil from the Australian outback as far afield as Canberra, Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef, New Zealand and New Caledonia, with small amounts even reaching Antarctica, may also be a possible source of disease for people, crops and animals.

Liebherr expands Hino service truck fleet

Liebherr Australia in Sydney, is looking to add more Hino Steel Aces to its fleet, following the success of the first built-to-go model in the field.

Hitachi celebrates 100 years

This year Hitachi Ltd celebrates its centenary. From humble beginnings, Hitachi now stands tall as one of the world’s leading researchers and manufacturers of new technology.

Brierty’s Bellamack project 40% complete

Civil contractor Brierty Ltd, has unconditionally contracted a total of 236 out of 678 residential lots, it is contracted by the NT Government to develop and market over a five year period.