Komatsu is batting for the community

Supporting the community, Komatsu has signed on as the official partner of the men’s and women’s Perth Scorchers cricket teams for the 2022-23 Big Bash League. Through heightening awareness and supporting one of the leading sport teams on the western coast, Komatsu is bringing apprenticeship and career opportunities to Western Australians. Extending the pre-existing partnership …

Groundwork Plus, 42 years strong and still evolving

Founded in 1980 by David Kershaw, Groundwork Plus has just celebrated its 42nd year servicing the quarry sector. Groundwork is headed up by joint directors Tegan Smith, Rod Huntley and Clayton Hill, with James Rowe appointed in 2020 as a co-director of the South Australian entity. Over recent years, the company has also promoted associates, …

Infrastructure Australia board finalised

The Albanese Government has finalised an interim board for Infrastructure Australia, as the organisation moves to a new governance structure. The Australian Government has reported an acceptance of the recommendations made in the review of Infrastructure Australia to move a new model, with the current board to be replaced by three commissioners supported by an …

NSW Government announces new Hawkesbury River bridge

The Australian and New South Wales Governments are funding a new bridge over the Hawkesbury River between Richmond and North Richmond, along with other traffic improvements. The $500 million New Richmond Bridge and Traffic Improvements project will upgrade four intersections, improve existing roads and construct a new road, along with other traffic improvements. Following feedback …

New chair appointed at Fremantle Port Authority

Chris Sutherland has been appointed new chair of the Fremantle Port Authority, effective 1 January 2023. Chris Sutherland has been appointed the new chair of the Fremantle Port Authority, taking after Ross Love who served in the position for three years. Sutherland’s appointment will be effective 1 January 2023 and he will serve an initial …

Kobelco expands presence in New Zealand

Kobelco Construction Machinery has announced the opening of a new company owned dealership in New Zealand. The establishment of Kobelco Construction Machinery New Zealand (KCMNZ) will enable Kobelco to streamline excavator sales and parts support across the country with a direct-to-market approach from 1 July 2023., the company announced today. From a new facility which …

Paying tribute to a passionate industry leader: Mike Cameron

21 May 1942 – 26 September 2022 Mike Cameron was born in England on 21 May 1942. He migrated to Australia in the early 1970s after working for several years with Val De Travers Asphalte in the UK on various projects within the highlands and islands of Scotland and gaining experience with the asphalt and …

Through the safety lens

Mining is a hazardous industry, but that doesn’t mean that workers and their families must continue to suffer the consequences of these hazards. This statement from the Brady Review (2019) highlights the critical importance of hazard identification in the risk management process. The Review recommended changes in the approach that industry takes in identifying and …

Final major contract awarded for Western Sydney metro build

Jointly funded by the Australian and State Governments, the biggest infrastructure build in New South Wales has had the third contract awarded for the Sydney Metro-Western Sydney Airport line. The airport to metro build will serve to provide faster and more reliable metro rail services for locals and visitors to Greater Western Sydney. The Parklife …

Sand washing with precision

Precisionscreen’s bucket wheel dewaterers, combined with the manufacturer’s fines recovery pod, create an efficient washing combo that benefits the environment. For over 30 years, Brisbane-based manufacturer Precisionscreen has been serving the Australian quarry market with its range of mobile screening, washing, crushing and recycling equipment. Notably, the company has been a key player in the …