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Transport a winning issue for BHP

Tuesday 23 September 2008

Greyhound Australia has won BHP Billiton’s Olympic Dam 2008 Vendor of the Year Award.


Boom time for mining show

Tuesday 10 June 2008

The Queensland Mining and Engineering (QME) exhibition, the State’s largest mining show, kicks off in Mackay from July 22-24 – showcasing the latest mining equipment and services at a time that the industry is experiencing its biggest-ever boom.


More accommodation for QME

Wednesday 28 May 2008

With accommodation and flights during Mackay’s Queensland Mining and Energy exhibition, from 22 to 24 July, looking very tight, additional “cruise ship” and other local accommodation in the region, along with flights into the city have been announced.


Motoring down a housing solution

Friday 09 May 2008

A new offering in the motorhome industry may just be the solution to the current housing shortage crisis that continues to face regional mining areas.


Service provider shortlisted

Friday 04 April 2008

Rio Tinto has selected ISS Facility Services Australia as the preferred bidder for a multimillion dollar services contract at Wickham Village, Pannawonica Village and Dampier, located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.


Karratha short-term housing 'motel-like'

Tuesday 18 December 2007

CONSTRUCTION on a ‘motel-like’ facility for at least 1,400 people will begin next year in a bid to meet Karratha’s demand for short-term accommodation, particularly for building workers.


More big news for Pilbara housing

Friday 12 October 2007

BHP Billiton Iron Ore has recently announced a further investment of $190 million to provide more high-quality employee housing in Newman and Port Hedland.


Indigenous community support

Wednesday 29 August 2007

PILBARA based industries, governments and local communities are attempting to increase Indigenous participation in the local economy.


Village lifestyle living

Friday 20 July 2007

THE MAC Services Group Ltd, will showcase its latest village lifestyle concept on Stand 6912 at AIMEX 2007.


Eco Village underway

Monday 09 July 2007

BHP Billiton Iron Ore’s Eco Village projects are in full swing, with the first eco units complete and civil works well underway


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