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Hansen Yuncken Completes Crown Conference Centre

Friday February 5, 2010

Leading national construction company Hansen Yuncken has completed Crown’s latest development, the Crown Conference Centre at Southbank in Melbourne.

The $29 million construction project, completed on time and within budget, now enables Crown to cater for up to 840 delegates utilising up to 20 rooms on the one site.

Consultancy firm established for uranium companies

February 2, 2010

A new uranium investment and services advisory firm has been established in Adelaide to support the growing uranium industry in Australia and overseas.

Uranium Associates Pty Ltd has been formed by prominent uranium industry executive Mark Chalmers to provide a “one stop shop” for professional advice and assistance for companies interested or currently involved in the uranium sector.

Windesal Appoints Chief Technology Officer

January 29, 2010

Wind desalination developer, Windesal, has appointed Hemant Chaudhary to the newly created role of Chief Technology Officer.
 
Mr Chaudhary will be responsible for coordinating feasibility studies for proposed Windesal sites across Australia and internationally as the company advances its innovative plans to produce drinking water from the ocean and brackish groundwater using up to 100% renewable energy.

One Degree of Separation Gives Needy Kids New Vehicle

January 27, 2010

What do a benevolent businessman and a bunch of underprivileged kids have in common?

The answer is: The Member for Elder (and Minister for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure), Hon. Patrick Conlon MP.

Lightsview to Host Team Cycling Rounds

January 25, 2010

Cycling teams will have a welcome change of scenery as Lightsview announces it is to host rounds 10 and 11 of the Rendition Homes Team Series on January 31 and February 9.

The two rounds were to be held at Victoria Park, but due to construction activity will now be at the Lightsview residential development, just 8km from the city. The Rendition Homes Team Series is the only road racing criterium series of its kind in Australia. This summer season has seen a high standard of racing, a huge increase in crowd numbers, and an impressive level of organisation and sponsorship.

Drivers Urged to Take a Break Every Two Hours

January 22, 2010

Families heading off for a final get-away before school returns next week are being urged to take a break from driving every two hours.

To coincide with the end of school holidays and a four-day weekend for many people, the Motor Accident Commission (MAC) has released tips for combatting driver fatigue, which can be just as deadly as drink driving or speeding.