The prestigious 2018 HIA Australian GreenSmart Home was presented to ACT building company Prostyle Building Group. The award is the highest accolade presented at the 2018 Housing Industry Association (HIA) Lawn Solutions Australian GreenSmart Awards.
Fortescue community grants open for application
Fortescue community grants open for application
Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) is celebrating a decade of investing in local communities, with applications now open for the next round of the Community Grant Program.
Applications open for Rural Women’s Award
Applications open for Rural Women’s Award
Emerging female leaders who want to create impact, innovate and make a difference to rural and regional Australia are encouraged to apply for the 2019 AgriFutures™ Rural Women’s Award.
Australia-Indonesia agreement
Australia-Indonesia agreement
“The signing of the Indonesia Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership by the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, and President Widodo, will ensure that Australian companies are in a better position to grow alongside our nearest most populous neighbour,” Ai Group Chief Executive, Innes Willox, said.
Small businesses need fairer contracts, stronger codes
Small businesses need fairer contracts, stronger codes
Unfair contract terms, misleading conduct and scams are some of the biggest issues affecting small businesses in Australia, according to the ACCC’s latest Small Business in Focus report.
New improved access to Western Freeway now complete
New improved access to Western Freeway now complete
An upgrade improving access to the Western Freeway is now complete, with new entry and exit ramps at Halletts Way to enhance traffic flow and speed up travel times.
Further Great Alpine Road upgrades underway
Further Great Alpine Road upgrades underway
The popular tourist route along Gippsland’s Great Alpine Road is about to become safer and more reliable with construction now underway on seven kilometres of road improvements between Omeo and Swifts Creek.
Federal funding flows for Port Wakefield overpass and duplication
Federal funding flows for Port Wakefield overpass and duplication
The Federal Government is partnering with the South Australian Government to deliver an $90 million project to duplicate Port Wakefield Road and build an overpass which will enable users of the road to avoid having to navigate the intersection with the Augusta and Copper Coast highways, expected to be completed in 2022.
Energy relief in sight for Australian manufacturers with practical new efficiency guide
Energy relief in sight for Australian manufacturers with practical new efficiency guide
Australian manufacturers are being encouraged to take immediate steps to manage their energy consumption in the face of escalating energy costs and record gas prices.
ACCC will not oppose Transurban consortium WestConnex bid
ACCC will not oppose Transurban consortium WestConnex bid
Sydney Transport Partners’ proposed acquisition of the majority interest in the WestConnex project won’t be opposed by the ACCC following the acceptance of court-enforceable undertakings. The undertakings require Transurban to publish important traffic data that will assist all bidders to compete for future toll road concessions.