Project Management Institute president and chief executive officer, Gregory Balestrero. By Angela Dorizas Government needs to invest in project and program management education to strengthen public trust, according to the head of the global Project Management Institute. Speaking at the PMI Global Congress – Asia Pacific in Melbourne, PMI president and chief executive officer, Gregory […]
24 February, 2010
Towong Shire Council on the Victorian-New South Wales border is changing the perception of local government in rural communities. The council in north-east Victoria is successfully boosting local employment and raising the profile of its small rural community through a number of cutting-edge projects. Towong Shire Council acting director of development services Dave Barry says his […]
24 February, 2010
By Paul Matthei As part of a commitment to raising awareness among public servants and politicians of the various ‘green’ initiatives being offered by truck and related component manufacturers, the Truck Industry Council (TIC) recently hosted a seminar on hybrid technologies for today’s trucks at Parliament House in Canberra. Presentations were given by local […]
20 November, 2009
By Rob O'Brien A Queensland University of Technology researcher is embarking on a global hunt for the secrets to innovation through tracking down some of the world's brightest sparks. Creative Industries researcher and Vice Chancellor's Fellowship recipient Ruth Bridgstock will travel the world to pick the brains of internationally recognised innovators in science, technology, and the […]
23 September, 2009
By Rob O'Brien It is a collaboration between local government and private enterprise that could be a model for small business development across Australia. Yet one of the directors of a drive to bring expertise to regional businesses is adamant about one thing – governments have failed the small end of town. Launched in […]
30 April, 2009
The review of Australia’s innovation system, led by CSIRO director Dr Terry Cutler, has been released about a month later than originally planned. Releasing the report, ‘venturousaustralia – building strength in innovation’, Innovation Minister Kim Carr said the architecture of the current innovation system was a generation old and it was time for “a root-and-branch rethink”. […]
12 September, 2008
By Jane Garcia An innovative cogeneration project providing power and air conditioning for Hornsby Shire Council’s Central Library is about to realise its potential and enter a phase of commercialisation. In order to help the council meet its target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 20 per cent by 2010, it commissioned a showcase project […]
15 February, 2007
By Adam Coleman The 2006 CASE Earth Awards has recognised the innovative construction of a variety of civil construction projects around Australia, from a cliff-side road project to the rehabilitation of a disused mine. The CASE earth awards are presented annually for excellence in environment and excellence in construction. “All of the projects had two […]
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