The Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI) has recorded its strongest result since July 2017 in its fourth consecutive month of recovery.
WA quarrying businesses kickstart Ocean Reef Marina upgrade
Works on the Ocean Reef Marina in Western Australia have commenced, employing local quarrying companies WA Limestone and Italia Stone Group.
Onus and presumption in adverse action matters: It’s on the employer
Under the general protections provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act), it is unlawful for a person to take adverse action against another person for a proscribed reason.
Application lodged for Learmonth Quarry expansion
Walsh Ballarat Quarries has lodged planning documents with the City of Ballarat, in regional Victoria, for the expansion of the Learmonth Quarry.
Recycled aggregates encouraged in CSIRO roadmap
The CSIRO’s circular economy roadmap has outlined strategies to create jobs and build profits through plastic, glass, paper and tyres that are in landfill.
Regulator encourages quarries to consider recycled aggregates
Victoria’s Earth Resources Regulation has recommended that Victoria’s quarry sector should supplement aggregates with recycled materials.
SA safety authority launches variations to mine managers regulations
SafeWork South Australia has announced that effective from 2021, it will introduce additional mine manager competency requirements for quarry professionals.
Gravel site proposed – 15 years early
A gravel quarry proposed by an earthworks and excavation service could provide aggregates for 50 years if it starts production in 2035.
Past IQA President appointed as Earth Resources Regulation liaison
Victoria’s Earth Resources Regulation has appointed a past IQA President as independent stakeholder liaision.
South Australian Government ponders quarry planning, regulation reforms
The Government of South Australia has acknowledged reform recommendations from the state’s Productivity Commission after a review of the planning and regulation frameworks of quarries.