Informa Australia

Yesterday, the world 'celebrated' International Talk Like A Pirate Day.

A vision of sustainability and an ambition to be 21st Century pioneers led to the successful rebuilding process in Greensburg.

The success of Queensland’s heavy industry is behind Brisbane winning the race to host a leading trade exhibition and two established international conferences at Brisbane’s Convention and Exhibition Centre on the 4-6 August 2009.

With the ageing population increasing, the Federal Government has promised to improve Australia’s health care, says Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot.

The merging of companies in the health insurance industry will continue but its pace will be dependent on both economic factors and the companies, according to Mark Fitzgibbon, Chief Executive Officer of NIB Health Funds.

Sustainability is the key challenge for future development and designing of university campuses, according to Professor Paul Thomas AM, Vice Chancellor of the University of the Sunshine Coast.

In light of the current financial crisis, higher education will be vital to Australia’s economic growth, says Vice Chancellor of University of Technology, Sydney, Professor Ross Milbourne.

While problems with rail safety in NSW have declined over the last decade, more needs to be done in areas such as worksite protection, says a NSW Government transport safety executive.

While technology plays a key role in airport security, it needs to be designed with users at the centre, says Dr Steven Shorrock.

More weakness, not just volatility, can be expected in the world iron ore market, according to Alan Heap, Managing Director of Global Commodity Analysis for Citi Investment Research.