Challenges facing the stone industry Many major government projects in Victoria specify Harcourt granite and Adelaide black granite but often use material from China because it’s cheaper and supply can be quicker. “Some of these are very big projects, like the suburban rail link and over passes that specify Australian stone, which we quote on…
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It is with mixed emotions that we announce the departure of Dr Elizabeth Gibson, who retired in early August this year. While she will be deeply missed by everyone – colleagues, Management Committee, CMPA Members and all the regulators and…
Australia’s road maintenance backlog has reached $13.6 billion, and it is growing. Resealing rates have declined across local, state, and territory jurisdictions for more than a decade. The consequences are now visible: deteriorating road surfaces, pothole backlogs, and reconstruction costs…
On Monday 22 June 2026, Tim Bird, Managing Director, ASQ welcomed DEECA representatives to the Newbridge Quarry. The purpose of the site visit was to follow up on challenges and opportunities raised around Native Vegetation at the Management Committee Meeting…
Every quarry operator faces the same challenge: keeping production moving while controlling cost of operations. With the support of emergency availability of product, available for same day dispatch or pickup. Crushers, screens, conveyors, loaders and excavators operate in some of…
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) is Australia’s regulator for heavy vehicles. Established in 2013 as a statutory authority it administers one set of laws – the ‘Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) which apply in all Australian states and territories…