The Victorian Government’s Recycled First program is set to change the building aggregate landscape by making contractors use recycled materials.
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Ocean Reef Marina to boost jobs in WA quarrying, construction
Construction of the Ocean Reef Marina in Western Australia has been given the green light by the State Government, with up to 800,000 tonnes of locally sourced limestone to be used in the building process.
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Earth Resources releases new regulations for Victoria’s quarries
Victoria’s quarry sector is set for a shake-up following Earth Resources regulation update to the State’s extractive industries.
Introduced in January, the regulations address
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Industry to benefit from new glass kerbside recycling initiative
As part of its efforts to reinvigorate recycling in Victoria, the Andrews Government has introduced a new kerbside waste system for households across the state.
The Victorian Government
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Government strategy to breathe new life into decommissioned quarries
Victoria’s quarries may get new leases of life post-operation after the state’s earth resources regulator unveiled a strategy to improve site rehabilitation.
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Report shines new light on Queensland site fatalities
A major review of every mine and quarry death in Queensland in the past two decades has provided a ‘sobering assessment’ of the key factors that lead to on-site deaths.
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Producer proposes to turn paddock into sand mine
A Western Australian quarry operator has applied to transform agricultural land into a sand mine to supply the onset of construction projects within the City of Busselton.
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Industry expresses scepticism over industrial manslaughter legislation
Australia’s peak industrial body for the heavy construction materials industry has voiced serious reservations about a proposed industrial manslaughter offence in Queensland for senior quarry professionals in the event of an on-site fatality.
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Competition watchdog clears Barro-Adelaide Brighton acquisition
The ACCC has concluded an investigation into Barro Group’s acquisition of a 43 per cent stake in Adelaide Brighton after examining its impact on Australia’s cement, concrete and aggregates markets.
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Gympie quarry expansion project secures approval
A developer has permission to expand a small-scale quarry, ending a prolonged application process that included satisfying acoustic conditions for changes to the road network.
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