A marina waterfront development for Port Hedland is another step closer with Council last night endorsing Spoilbank as its preferred location for the development. Mayor Kelly Howlett said a new waterfront development would be a game changer for the community. “We’ve been working with the State Government, stakeholders and community members for a number of Read the full article…
Concerns Mount Over Impact of FIFO on Mental Health
May 26, 2015 Articles | Government & Policy
A parliamentary committee is examining the mental health impacts of the fly-in fly-out (FIFO) work arrangements that are so widely employed by the resources sectors in remote parts of Australia. A spate of suicide deaths amongst FIFO worker in the Pilbara prompted the formation of the committee, which will investigate whether resource companies are adopting Read the full article…
EY Enterprenuer Of The Year Nomination
May 20, 2015 Articles
MACRO is pleased to announce that Veronica Macpherson our Managing Director, has been named a Regional nominee for the 2015 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year awards. EY (Ernst & Young) is one of Australia’s top four accountants who project manage the arrangement of MACRO’s institutional financing, for their development projects. EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Read the full article…
Mental health dangers of FIFO revealed in mining research
May 20, 2015 Articles | Featured
Fly-in, fly-out workers are up to 70 per cent more likely to suffer mental health problems than the general Australian population, new research reveals. The biggest “stressors” for employees are isolation from families due to “length of swing” and senior management. Missing special events, such as anniversaries and birthdays, financial pressures and relationship breakdowns are Read the full article…