QLD government commits to Bowen Basin gas study
THE minerals sector has commended the Queensland government’s decision to invest $5m in a concept study to investigate the feasibility and options for a new transmission pipeline...
Fleet report unveils trends on driver behaviour
A RECENT study commissioned by Verizon Connect has unveiled key challenges facing businesses with small to mid-sized vehicle fleets, around driver behaviour, fuel usage, fuel tax...
Nominations open for Australian Biosecurity Awards
NOMINATIONS are now open for round two of the 2020 Australian Biosecurity Awards and individuals and groups are encouraged to enter, who are committed to safeguarding the country...
Ports Australia welcomes three new members
AUSTRALIA’S peak industry body representing port authorities and corporations, has welcomed three new members: Papua New Guinea Ports Corporation, Victorian Ports Corporation and...
PPE supply boost to stay ahead of COVID
THE Queensland government is to use a newly expanded bulk storage site at Inala in Brisbane's west to house millions of units of personal protective equipment. Premier Annastacia...
Lindsay Fox launches Healthy Heads mental health campaign (with video)
TRUCKING magnate Lindsay Fox and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack were on hand (via internet) for the official launch of the Healthy Heads in Trucks & Sheds Foundation....
Ruby Princess: Premier apologises for mistakes by health agencies
PREMIER of New South Wales Gladys Berejiklian has offered a public apology to those affected by the Ruby Princess coronavirus cluster. Back in March, a number of COVID-affected...
Prize delivered to deserving recipient
AN OUTSTANDING contribution to the welfare of seafarers who visit Port Kembla saw John Kewa presented with the Seafarers Welfare Award at last year’s DCN Shipping & Maritime...
Seafarer tests positive to COVID-19
A SEAFARER on board the bulker Globe Electra (IMO 9483827) has tested positive to COVID-19. According to Maritime Safety Queensland, the ship’s master reported a crew member...
High Court overturns key ruling on employee leave
THE High Court of Australia has overturned an earlier Federal Court ruling relating to the calculation of personal/carer’s leave. Last year, the Full Federal Court found that...
Paddy comes out swinging
WATERFRONT industrial action is legal and adheres to the requirements of the Fair Work Act, Maritime Union national secretary Paddy Crumlin says. Mr Crumlin has hit back at...
Towage operator helping Cape York fight COVID-19
TOWING company Smit Lamnalco has delivered 50 washable fabric face masks to Indigenous communities in Weipa to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The masks were supplied by CannDoo...
Portland appoints new harbour master
PORT of Portland has announced the appointment of Andrew Hays as its new harbour master and marine manager. Mr Hays joins the Port of Portland team following eight years’...
JobKeeper changes welcomed (with video)
INDUSTRY and business groups have welcomed changes to the Commonwealth’s JobKeeper 2.0 scheme overnight. Under the scheme, hundreds of thousands more Victorians are set to be...
Unison Jasper remains under detention at Newcastle
AMSA says investigations are continuing into the vessel Unison Jasper, a bulker detained at Newcastle last week. As reported in Daily Cargo News, the Hong Kong-flagged ship was...
