Road and transport infrastructure in TasmaniaTuesday, June 30, 2009 The Tasmanian Minister for Infrastructure, Graeme Sturges MP, has pledged to create an integrated, efficient and safe transport system delivering sustainable economic growth and resilient regional communities. The transport system will need to cater for more freight and passenger movements into the future. This will require the Tasmanian Government to make strategic decisions about investments in road, rail, and port infrastructure. |
Worksafe investigating workplace deathsTuesday, June 23, 2009 WorkSafe is investigating the death of the 60 old man from Delahey who was the 14th Victorian to die in traumatic circumstances at work since 1 January. |
Road Safety Regulations 2009- Summary of proposed new Australian Road RulesTuesday, June 16, 2009 The proposed Road Safety Regulations 2009 set out the requirements for motorists when they apply for a licence or permit, the requirements for heavy truck and commercial bus drivers in regards to the number of hours they can drive, and the fees motorists can be charged relating to driver licensing. |
Bill Noonan is an ambassador for men's healthMonday, June 15, 2009 Bill Noonan was recently appointed an ambassador for the National Men's Health Policy. |
New Rights for Owner DriversThe Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Act 2005 (Vic) provides owner drivers with new rights. |
Bus services popular among commutersMonday, June 15, 2009 The Victorian Government has released statistics that indicate the highest level of patronage since 1970. Passengers are taking advantage of the 16,500 extra weekly services added to the timetable by the over the last three years. |
Swine FluWednesday, June 3, 2009 The recent outbreak of the Swine Flu in Mexico and its spread to other parts of the world is concerning. The scale and speed at which the disease has travelled has earned it the status of "pandemic". We've all heard about epidemics, which are outbreaks of contagious diseases. Pandemics are simply epidemics that occur on a global scale. |
Seven steps to a healthier "you" this winterMonday, June 1, 2009 Do you come down with a case of the flu like clockwork every year as soon as the leaves start to change colour or the weather gets colder? Do you feel helpless against the flu? If you said yes, and if you feel that avoiding the flu is beyond your ability, then read on. These are surefire ways to greatly improve your immune system and health this winter. |
Gas News Winter 2009 UpdateMonday, June 1, 2009 The three major companies that contract to the Natural Gas Supply companies within the Victorian Distribution System (Bilfinger Berger Services, Tenix Maintenance and Comdain) have been in simultaneous negotiations with the Union over the past few months. |
Freight Futures ForumMonday, May 25, 2009 
Freight Futures is a long term strategy to shape an efficient and sustainable freight networ for Victoria. It complements the Victorian Transport Plan, providing a more detailed action plan for delivery of freight infrastructure projects and policy development. |
AIRC decides on saliva rather than urine for drug testingMonday, May 25, 2009 The Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) has ruled that Shell cannot take urine samples from workers when it introduces random drug testing. The company will be required to use saliva to test for drug impairment. |
Transport and Roads fare well in State BudgetWednesday, May 6, 2009 The Transport Workers Union welcomes the greatly increased expenditure on transport infrastructure in today's Victorian State Budget. |
Tough economic times drive workers to unionsMonday, April 20, 2009 Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has confirmed that workers have been joining unions in greater numbers during this period of economic and financial instability. |
Road Projects UpdateFriday, April 17, 2009 There has been an enormous amount of action on transport projects right across the State. |
Anzac DayMonday 27th April is a normal working day and not a substitute public holiday for Anzac Day, which this year falls on a Saturday. |
