VECCI Manager, ALEXANDRA MARRIOTT reminds us to ensure that the festive season remains a time of cheer. With many workplace end of year celebrations kicking off soon, VECCI has developed a guide for employers and employees to ensure what happens…
PETER MCCLUSKY provides an update on the Victorian Limestone Producers Association. AGM AND CONFERENCE The VLPA’s AGM and conference was held at the City Memorial Bowls Club Warrnambool Bowling Club on Friday 18thNovember 2011. A number of important issues on…
TERRY HICKEY, Managing Director of Gordyn & Palmer Pty Ltd provides a report on automated energy management. WITH the cost of electricity ever increasing even before the carbon tax, Automated Control Systems including energy management are vital for today’s business.…
COLIN THORNTON, General Manager Minerals and Extractive Operations, discusses critical issues with dams at quarry sites. WATER and water management are critical issues, not only for the Earth Resources industry, but for society in general. Within a year we have…
PETER MCCLUSKY provides an update on the Victoria Limestone Producers Association. AGM AND CONFERENCE It is currently planned to hold the AGM and conference at the Warrnambool Bowling Club on Tuesday 15 November 2011. Members have recently been sent an…
IAN MCLEOD, Manager Minerals and Extractive Operations, Melbourne District, discusses coping with a staff skills shortage in the future. THE earth resources industry is booming in Australia, providing benefits for all Australians and is expected to continue to grow for…
Fair Work Australia (FWA) has handed down its 2011 Annual Wage Review Decision. GAVIN MOREIRA, Administration Officer, CMPA reports on the changes to wage rates and allowances. IT’S the start of a new financial year; please ensure your employee wages…
Does the industry have specific Credit Terms and Conditions of Trade? Wouldn’t it be invaluable for all members to have a similar template in which to provide to their customers? Following discussions with CMPA members and others there is a…
PETER MCCLUSKY provides an update on the Victoria Limestone Producers Association. WESTERNPORT FIELD DAYS VLPA recently worked with Westernport Catchment Landcare Network on two very successful field days covering the subjects of soil pH and soil carbon. The first field…
As the nation moves to adopt the Work Health and Safety Act, commencing 1 January 2012, senior management and directors should start to look closely at their responsibilities for all occupational health and safety issues. By JOHN SMITH of VECCI…