Job losses in the skilled market have slowed, thanks to the effect of the federal government’s fiscal stimulus packages, a new survey has shown.
The Clarius skills index declined by 0.6 per cent in the third quarter to 98.2 points, compared to 98.8 points in the second quarter.
The index is currently at its lowest level since [...]

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The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) says despite a jump in the state’s unemployment rate, the mining industry remains strong.
The jobless figure rose to its highest level since 2003 on Thirsday, but QRC chief executive Michael Roche says the resources sector is not to blame.
“The mining industry is going from strength to strength, despite the global [...]

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Australian employer confidence has dropped to a five year low as employers are unsure of what impact will have on their businesses, a survey has shown.
A global recruiting firm based in Sydney has conducted a survey of 7,200 hiring managers which showed that Australian Employer confidence was at its lowest level in five years. 
Employers are [...]

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AAAI’s new website
The AAAI Group has launched its new website at www.aaai.com.au. They have made their website easier to navigate, more user friendly and have added a range of new features. The new site features a streamlined navigation system which now only contains four main sections, helping candidates get to what you want faster. They [...]

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Australian Infrastructure Fund is (AIX) planning a $60 million expansion of Darwin International Airport following strong growth over a number of years.
The redevelopment, which is designed to cater for forecast passenger growth to 2015, includes a 65% increase in terminal floor space with an improved retail precinct, two new aircraft parking bays, and additional car [...]

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Developers of a golf course and residential development at Port Hughes have shown no further interest in building a desalination plant in the area says Paul Thomas, Mayor of the District Council of the Copper Coast.
After the idea was floated, residents complained of a lack of public consultation and circulated petitions and contacted local MPs.
Councillor Thomas [...]

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Fair Trading Minister Linda Burney has reported an overwhelming number of firms have shown interest in purchasing the collapsed NSW builder Beechwood Homes.
Beechwood left about 300 families with unfinished homes and many subcontractors out of work when they moved into voluntary administration last month.
Linda Burney says the receiver, Deloitte, had given an assurance it was [...]

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