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Although the Australian economy has performed better than expected in the current economic climate, Chief Economist of Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Michael Blythe says Australia still needs to be cautious.

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

The progress and success of the National Water Initiative (NWI) was a topic of discussion at 7th Annual Australian Water Summit held last month.

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.

The National Water Commission needs to focus on rural areas and the way water is managed in those areas, says Managing Director of Yarra Valley Water and Chairman of WaterAid Australia, Tony Kelly.

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.

Natural disasters are as big an issue as terrorism in the national security context, says Tony Pearce, Director-General of Emergency Management Australia (EMA).

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

Australian workers struggling to manage chronic pain need to regain control over their lives, says Coralie Wales, President of the Chronic Pain Association of Australia.

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.

Australasian Railway Association Chairman Don Telford says rail is at a crossroads and needs funding after years of neglect to realise its full potential as a safe, clean and labour-efficient mode of transport.

Mt Isa’s synergistic relationship with the Port of Townsville is underscored by three trade records broken in 2007-08.

Programs to get employees back to work after injury or illness are not always simple, but the benefits are significant for employers, employees and insurers.

Improved labelling is critical in addressing the obesity epidemic, says Heart Foundation spokesperson Anne-Marie Mackintosh, but it is only one part of a multi-strategy campaign.

One spin-off benefit of the mining boom is world-class Australian technology that itself earns substantial and increasing export income.

Mining industry entrepreneur Joseph Gutnick will give the keynote address at the 3rd Annual Mining the Isa Conference at the Mount Isa Civic Centre on 17-18 November.

Oil price fluctuation will have little impact on plans to develop Queensland’s vast coal seam gas (CSG) reserves, says industry specialist Don McMillan.

Geological studies reveal the Northern Territory as a world-class place to explore for a large range of commodities, especially uranium-based metals, phosphate, gold and rare earth elements, says Dr Scrimgeour.

South Australia is entering an exciting new developmental phase, with around $13 billion worth of minerals and energy projects under way.

Additional water allocations are welcome, but Murray Darling communities will need to plan for extended dry periods, says Murray Darling Basin Commission CEO Wendy Craik.

The spot market trade in iron ore will continue to grow but will not replace term contracts, says Kamal Naqvi, Head of Hedge Fund Coverage for Credit Suisse’s Commodities Group.