Heidelberg Materials Australia has made an acquisition Heidelberg Materials Australia has confirmed its acquisition of Midway Concrete The two organisations have entered a conditional purchase agreement Midway Concrete specialises in premixed concrete and operates four concrete plants in Laverton “This acquisition complements Heidelberg Materials’ existing concrete and quarry operations within Melbourne and aligns with our strategy of acquiring bolt-on assets that support the company’s existing integrated positions in major markets,” Heidelberg Materials Australia chief executive officer Phil Schacht said “Midway’s proven track record over the last 20 years will be a valuable addition to Heidelberg Materials’ operations.”    Midway Concrete has built a reputation for supplying high-quality products especially in the Melbourne and Geelong areas The acquisition is conditional on gaining informal merger clearance from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission It is expected to be completed by mid-2025 “We established this family business 23 years ago in Sunshine (Melbourne) with two trucks and it grew to become one of Melbourne’s most trusted concrete suppliers,” Midway Concrete owners David and Sharon Boxshall said.  “We would personally like to thank all the Midway employees and customers for their friendship and support throughout the decades and we look forward to watching Midway Concrete’s next journey with Heidelberg Materials.”  It follows Heidelberg Materials Australia’s acquisition of Hardcore Sands and Pink Lily Sands in Central Queensland earlier this year Heidelberg Materials Australia has announced the re-opening of its new Geelong Concrete Plant   The company publicly revealed the re-opening.. 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All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media Popular SA cake-making business Heidelberg Cakes has been saved from liquidation by a “major local South Australian business.” Popular SA cake-making business Heidelberg Cakes has been saved from liquidation by a “major local South Australian business,” according to a recent update from the bakery In a post to Facebook Heidelberg Cakes shared the good news: “MIRACLES HAPPEN We have just been informed that a major local South Australian business has rescued Heidelberg Cakes Stay tuned as there is a lot of work to do and customers to contact!” with comments flooding in from customers and supporters expressing their relief and excitement over the bakery’s survival While the identity of the business that has stepped in to save Heidelberg Cakes remains unconfirmed the announcement has been met with widespread praise The news of Heidelberg Cakes’ near-liquidation first broke on Wednesday when the bakery shared a now-deleted post revealing that it was preparing to close its doors The announcement left many customers in the dark with several waiting for wedding and birthday cakes many staff members were left uncertain about their jobs Several local cake makers, including Millswood’s Sugar and Spice Cakes, rallied in solidarity with Heidelberg Cakes. In a post to Instagram Sugar and Spice Cakes said: “This is sadly a reflection of the current struggle we all face “Daily we are asked to discount our prices and asked why we charge so much for something that is just a simple cake (our least favourite word) We are all recovering from Covid….remember when you couldn’t have weddings & parties & we couldn’t have anymore than 10 at our house.” Heidelberg Cakes have been providing South Aussies with celebration cakes since 1991 The family-owned business is known for its high-quality which are just that one step above your average birthday cake have earned a reputation for being among some of the best in Adelaide While Heidelberg Cakes’ website is currently undergoing maintenance, the bakery has assured customers that it will be up and running again soon. For more information and to keep up to date, visit Heidelberg Cakes’ Facebook page here Over 100 South Australian wine producers are showcasing their best to international importers this.. 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Wrong Turn At Lungfish is of exceptional quality and an unmitigated stand out South Australia will see mixed weather conditions teams will be hitting Round 3 with great anticipation in Heidelberg Golf Club Division 3 Ivanhoe is undefeated and sits atop the ladder and alongside them on two wins are the Fitzroy Stars Also unbeaten are Kilmore and Kinglake who each have a win and a bye to date Kinglake kicked off its season against Lalor at Kinglake Memorial Oval with a strong 87-point win Key recruits Michael Florance and Dylan Hoysted began their year well for the Lakers Sam Rexhepi hit the scoreboard with two goals for a Bloods side who will be keen to return home after playing back-to-back road games Old Eltham Collegians claimed their maiden win for 2025 after coming from behind at half time to defeat Reservoir at Eltham College by 36 points The combined total points in this match was 200 which was last achieved in 2023 at this venue Recruit James McCallum impressed for the Turtles The Mustangs were in the game for a long time and were well served by Rob Holland and Aaron Edwards Ivanhoe made it two from two with a convincing 57-point win over Heidelberg West at Ivanhoe Park Andy Otten returned for the Hoers and slotted six goals while recruit Marcus Rogers contributed well and finished with 10 Coaches MVP Award votes Impressive young defender Max Brown was among the best for the Hawks who managed to finish well in the final term but were too far back to give themselves any realistic chance The Fitzroy Stars had a comprehensive 47-point win over Mernda at Sir Douglas Nicholls Oval WA recruit Elijah Taylor kicked six majors for the Stars who were brilliant early and had an eight-goal lead at the main break It was a disappointing day for Demons fans who go to the bye at 0-2 but recruit Brayden Plant presented well with four goals Laurimar and Epping were involved in a battle at Epping Recreational Reserve The Power seemed to be in control of the contest for most of the day but the win wasn’t sealed until the final minutes with the visitors claiming an 11-point victory Laurimar’s Patrick Fitzgerald was best on ground with eight majors while former Turtles Brent Macaffer and Matthew Williamson shone for the Blues including two late goals to reduce the deficit teams now face an extended period of weekly games with their two byes to come (only one for Kilmore and Kinglake) being their only weeks off until finals Some fascinating clashes await fans on Anzac weekend with several games laying claim to Match of the Day status It begins on Anzac Day as two finalists from last season in the Fitzroy Stars and Old Eltham Collegians clash at Sir Douglas Nicholls Oval The Stars are flying under new coach Neville Jetta and would be most people’s tip to win this one With a classy midfield sending the ball to the dangerous forwards Adding to their favouritism is the unveiling of former Adeliade and Carlton AFL star Eddie Betts who will pull on the boots for the club for the first time Betts alone will be worth the price of admission alone as intrigue surrounds how well he’ll sync with his fellow Stars teammates The Turtles recovered from a loss to Heidelberg West in the opening round to withstand a challenge from an improved Reservoir outfit in Round 2 Matt Sleeman’s men are renowned for finding a way to win in recent years and have been consistent finals performers as a result The most recent match between these teams was at this venue last season when the Stars registered a seven-point win Kicking off a strong slate of Saturday April 26th games are Laurimar and Mernda who are set for their first meeting since facing off in the 2023 Grand Final thriller While both outfits hope to be well entrenched in the top five by year’s end Laurimar is 1-1 and currently seventh on the ladder while the Demons are 10th and without a victory Mernda will be desperate to get on the board this round but it will be a difficult assignment to be able to overcome Laurimar on their home deck Robert Fletcher’s men do have Lachlan Evans and Matthew Campbell in form while teenager Lincoln Coffey impressed in the previous round If they can restrict the supply to Patrick Fitzgerald it will go a long way towards Mernda getting the four points Jimmy Atkins’ men rebounded from a loss to the Stars to record a hard-fought win over Epping last round With classy players of the ilk of Kaiden Arthur and Joel Lawson up forward to support Fitzgerald Power fans would approach this match with a good degree of confidence in what shapes as an important early season encounter Epping has back-to-back home games either side of the Easter break the second of which is against Kinglake this weekend at Epping Recreational Reserve The Lakers had a strong win against 2024 wooden spooners in Lalor in their only game so far this year and now get to test themselves against a team that played finals last season Brad Hollow’s team should be hard to beat on the back of a convincing win over Mernda followed by a close loss to the Power Macaffer and Williamson have hit the ground running and have added to an already dangerous midfield and forward setup Dave Florance will be keen for his team to get off to a good start just like they did in 2023 when they started with a 7-1 record With games against Kilmore and Laurimar to come the Lakers will sense this clash as an opportunity to stay in the pack Two teams looking to establish themselves as a finals contender in 2025 face off when Heidelberg West hosts Kilmore at Heidelberg Park The Hawks looked great with a comfortable win over the Turtles in the opening round before losing to Ivanhoe the following week Their fans will be hoping that their Round 1 form is the better indicator of their 2025 chances Paul Derrick’s men have won the last two clashes at this venue including a shock two-point triumph in 2023 as huge underdogs Blues fans will be hoping that this trend continues In what has become an important contest in recent times Lalor lock horns with Reservoir at Lalor Reserve  These teams have been cellar-dwellers in the past few years but have both been on the improve over the last 12 months The Mustangs look to have performed better so far this year especially when considering that they led Old Eltham Collegians at half time a fortnight ago before going down by 36 points Newly acquired Aaron Edwards has proven to be a target up forward and sits equal second on the goal-kicking table with seven majors He has been well supported by Joshua Grabowski who has four goals for the season to date while captain Joseph Palazzolo has been influential The Bloods have been soundly beaten so far but both losses came in the two longest road trips the team will make this season Lance Whitnall’s men will feel much more comfortable on their home deck and they would have pencilled in this match-up as a chance to secure their maiden win for 2025 Hirsi Twomey’s return to the club as captain has been a success and he has impressed in both games so far Bloods fans will be hoping he gives his team first use of the ball and that they can get the ball into the hands of Sam Rexhepi who was the league’s leading goal-kicker in 2024 A large crowd is sure to be there to witness this intriguing local derby and the fans of the triumphant side will celebrate heartily Only four teams remain undefeated in the NFNL Women’s Competition as the grading period came to an end on Sunday reserves and under-19.5 game this weekend in the NFNL The selected teams are in for this week’s NFNL senior football matches © Copyright 2023 Northern Football Netball League Friday evening’s highly anticipated contest saw top of the table Avondale FC face second-placed Heidelberg United in what was set to be a competitive game in wet conditions from 46th in 2024 to 49th place in 2025 in the Press Freedom Index drawn up every year by Reporters Sans Frontières (Reporters Without Borders - RSF) Researcher and lecturer Flavia Marcello explores the fascist influence on the architecture of Rome the race for the fourth Champions League qualifying spot from Italy’s Serie A has become even tighter Napoli didn’t allow flares and delays to affect their performance as Antonio Conte’s side ground out a 1-0 win at Lecce to take firm control of Serie A in Italy Fiorentina have lost the first leg of their UEFA Conference League semifinal tie 2-1 away to Real Betis Inter Milan’s Serie A title defence is on the line with the busy champions chasing a fresher Napoli side who have the finishing line in sight Carlo Ancelotti has turned down the Brazil job and is mulling a mega offer to coach Saudi Arabia Spanish sports daily ‘Marca’ said Wednesday British director Ken Loach has blasted plans to tear down much of Milan’s iconic San Siro stadium to make room for a new home for Inter and AC Milan Barcelona and Inter Milan have delivered a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final One of the pillars of Italian culture is the union between music and wine Nicholas ‘Nick’ Renfree-Marks is somewhat of an expert on both Buses will replace trains on sections of the Hursbridge line for three weeks in October for North East Link works and maintenance between Heidelberg and Eltham Passengers should allow extra time when travelling and check the PTV website or mobile app for changes to their service Replacement buses will be a mix of Express and Stopping All Stations services and will operate as often as every 5-10 minutes during peak periods To build the new road connection to North East Link over the Hurstbridge Line the existing rail tunnel between Grimshaw Street and Elder Street will be extended The nearby Grimshaw Street bridge over the rail line will also be rebuilt and widened install large concrete segments to build the tunnel and bridge and form retaining walls to support the new structures - to extend the existing rail tunnel under the Greensborough Highway Metro Trains will also carry out maintenance and infrastructure works the upgraded Eastern Freeway and M80 Ring Road will be connected by the new 6.5 kilometre North East Link Tunnels - slashing travel times by 35 minutes and taking 15,000 trucks off local roads a day Stay updated about North East Link with the key announcements and milestones Heidelberg Materials have signed a deal with Pronto More than 100 autonomous haul trucks are set to be deployed around the world following Heidelberg Materials’ deal with Pronto The agreement between the two companies will see Pronto’s Autonomous Haulage System at more than a dozen Heidelberg Materials sites in the first phase “Meeting industry challenges with technological innovation has always been a central part of our target to create a more productive and sustainable future,” Heidelberg Materials chairman of the managing board Dr Dominik von Achten said.   “As a company leading the way in transforming our sector we strongly believe in fostering strategic collaborations across industries This partnership will accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge solutions across our sites and regions cameras and artificial intelligence to operate haul trucks autonomously  The system can be retrofitted to an existing fleet which will enable it to be added to Heidelberg Materials’ heavy mobile equipment fleet The new partnership builds on a previous pilot project between Pronto and Heidelberg Materials at Bridgeport Texas using a mixed fleet of haul trucks at the quarry The locations set to receive the AHS technology include quarries and sites in North America “Implementing the latest technologies across our production sites is an important driver of operational excellence and digital innovation at Heidelberg Materials,” Heidelberg Materials chief technical officer Axel Conrads said we will deploy a scalable solution to our fleet of haul trucks that will contribute significantly towards our production efficiency while also addressing the challenge of recruiting skilled operatives.”  Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The birds are singing, the trees are swinging and the stage is just about set for the music to begin. Banyule City Council is currently gearing up to welcome a slew of iconic Australian musicians to Heidelberg Park Oval for their latest edition of Twilight Sounds this will be the series’ biggest and boldest instalment yet – and it’s all for free Summer nights don’t get much better than this Keep up with the latest music news, features, festivals, interviews and reviews here A post shared by Banyule City Council (@banyulecouncil)  Twilight Sounds is a community-focused and sensory-friendly concert series that has grown exponentially since its inception 2025 has seen the series bring out the big guns offering a diverse cast of talent set to illuminate the outdoor stage Catch the likes of Mitch Tambo Gusto Gusto and The Delvenes as the sun sets over the stage – talk about vibey While the spotlight will be shining bright on the stellar lineup of Aussie musicians taking the stage there will also be a bunch of interactive activities and creative play for little ones and families punters are encouraged to get down early – picnic rugs in tow – to secure the best spot there’ll be bucket loads of food trucks offering a range of bites to indulge in as the sun sets over the stage Attendees are also welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks Twilight Sounds permits alcohol but highlights its focus on being a family-friendly event umbrellas and marquees) should be left at home Fresh off the back of a spectacular Carols by Candlelight performance Yidaki performer Mitch Tambo will be heading up the night’s events Joining the dynamic entertainer on the bill is WILSN one of the country’s most exciting new voices in soul music audiences can also expect a set from the legendary Naarm DJ and radio host MzRizk Twilight Sounds has also put in place a range of measures to make the outdoor concert more accessible and inclusive This includes strategies that focus on the accessibility of parking support from event staff and more to make sure everyone has the opportunity for a great time thirsty and ready for a boogie as the sounds of summer whisk you away with a soundtrack of your favourite artists at Twilight Sounds Twilight Sounds is proudly supported by Live Music Australia – an Australian Government initiative. For more info, head here Police have arrested a man allegedly found in possession of a stolen vehicle in Heidelberg Heights on Wednesday Officers caught sight of an allegedly stolen white Mazda in the vicinity of Braeswood Road in Kings Park about 2.45am It is alleged the Mazda reached speeds of up to 120km/h on Kings Road in Delahey The Mazda continued on to the Calder Freeway allegedly increasing to speeds in excess of 150km/h Police continued to track the vehicle along the Tullamarine Freeway and into Melbourne’s inner northern suburbs It’s alleged the Mazda narrowly avoided colliding with a truck on Bell Street and crashed into a street sign on Redwood Street The Mazda came to a stop on Southern Road in Heidelberg Heights Officers moved in and arrested the alleged driver Investigators allege the Mazda was stolen from an Ormond address in February Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au This Sunday the Pan-Macedonian Association Melbourne & Victoria and Heidelberg United Football Club are holding the Dimitria 2024 Festival The event is the closing festival of their program honouring the Thessaloniki patron saint There will be live music with a DJ and two bands as well as a number of dancing groups performing traditional Pontian and Florina dances O Periklis dancing group will also be there and the PanMac dance group An Indigenous group will perform to help open the festival there’s going to be an open day for Heidelberg United where people can meet the Heidelberg players and coach There will also be food stalls and activities for kids like face painting and rides The association is striving to engage a broader audience and this festival is part of that the Pan-Macedonian President said this is a new initiative “The program has been brought along by the new committee of Pan-Mac Many of us are very new to PanMac and our focus is to revitalise interest in the organisation and to put out new programs that people of our generation and younger generations can actually relate to,” he told Neos Kosmos The relationship with Heidelberg United is an example of that with their reach to not just young Greeks but others too Where: Olympic Park Village (Heidelberg United Stadium) with many pundits tipping the Blues to be improvers in 2025 The home team delivered with a big 122-point triumph to see them at the top of the ladder who produced a four-goal performance in Kilmore’s reserves premiership win impressed at senior level with another four in the victory on Saturday while recruit Caleb Newport also slotted four to delight the home crowd and then Easter and won’t be back in action until the 26th of April Hirsi Twomey returned to the Bloods after playing at Oak Park and was among the best with other recruits Nicholas Eades and Nawid Najafi also featuring In a match featuring the runners-up of 2023 and 2024 Laurimar hosted the Fitzroy Stars at Laurimar Reserve The Stars trailed narrowly at the main break but kicked eleven goals to six in the second half to win by 24-points Excitement machine Patrick Farrant kicked seven majors to grab an early lead in the goal-kicking ladder while Jai Burns carried on his good form of 2024 recruit Stephen McCallum impressed as did vice-captain Kaiden Arthur Mernda hosted Epping at Waterview Recreation Reserve in a replay of the 2024 first semi-final which was won by the Demons to the tune to 34 points as the Blues came from eight points down at the main break to run away with an impressive 31-point victory Epping forward Daniel Rakhlin began the season well with a bag of four while Jordan Wilkins shone and looks set for another good season Two recruits in Matthew Campbell and Lachlan Evans stood out for the Demons with Campbell returning to his old club after several seasons in other leagues The battles between Heidelberg West and Old Eltham Collegians have been intriguing in recent years Despite the Turtles finishing higher on the ladder than the Hawks Heidelberg West had a five-game winning streak going against Old Eltham Collegians by the midway point of the 2024 season That streak was snapped late last year when the Turtles won by 91 points at Heidelberg Park But it was Heidelberg West who prevailed over Old Eltham Collegians last weekend at the same venue The Hawks jumped out of the blocks with a four goal to one first term and were never threatened on the way to a 35-point win Brad Moore starred in his return to the Hawks while three-time Division 3 best and fairest Jarryd Coulson was back in club colours and marked his return with four majors New recruit Liam Riley kicked two for the Turtles The twilight game saw Reservoir host Ivanhoe at Crispe Park The Hoers controlled the game throughout on the way to a 53-point win who was runner-up in the league’s best and fairest last season while Liam Jacob acquitted himself well in his Ivanhoe debut Reservoir recruits Aaron Edwards (three goals) and Joshua Grabowski with two made a bright start for their new club Kinglake had the bye in Round 1 and will begin its campaign this weekend by welcoming Lalor to Kinglake Memorial Oval The Lakers would be keen to begin their season on a winning note after being slow out of the blocks in 2024 and based on their form in the back half of the previous season A key signing for the 2025 is Michael Florance from North Heidelberg The Bloods begin their season with back-to-back trips to the country Their fans will be looking for the team to acquit themselves better this weekend as they look forward to their clash with Reservoir at Lalor Reserve in Round 3 Old Eltham Collegians will play Reservoir at Eltham College with both teams eager to get on the winners list after losing in the opening round where Old Eltham Collegians were finalists and the Mustangs were tenth But with significant changes to the lists of both sides fans will be watching on with eager anticipation as they look to gauge how these two combatants will perform in 2025 While Rohan Davies’ men would see a chance to claim a scalp early in the year Matt Sleeman’s team would regard this as a must-win game as they seek to claim a spot in the top five Two outfits full of confidence and wishing to go 2-0 to start the season are Ivanhoe and Heidelberg West who are set to meet at Ivanhoe Park Based on the two meetings between these teams last year which resulted in 24 and 134-point wins by the Hoers the Hawks look a stronger team this year and were very impressive last weekend With the likes of Jarryd Coulson and Brad Moore back in the fold The Fitzroy Stars and Mernda meet in a fascinating contest this week at Sir Douglas Nicholls Oval These sides began 2024 as two of the front-runners for the flag with many expecting both teams to be there on Grand Final day The teams failed to meet in the finals series with the Demons exiting on preliminary final day and the Stars losing the decider the following week It was 1-1 during the regular season in 2024 with Mernda winning a thriller at Waterview Recreation Reserve by a solitary behind and then the Stars exacting revenge to the tune of 31 points at Sir Douglas Nicholls Oval later in the year The Demons will be desperate to go to the Easter break 1-1 after losing last weekend but the Stars look to be a formidable opponent All eyes will be on Patrick Farrant this weekend and while Stars fans will hope to see him shine Mernda will be aiming to win the midfield battle and cut off supply Laurimar travels to Epping Recreational Reserve to play Epping in what promises to be an exciting confrontation The Blues kicked off their season with a great win over Mernda and will be looking to continue their excellent start to the season The Power will be hoping to atone for last week’s loss and square the ledger leading up to Easter The only year in which these teams clashed was way back in 2017 the year that Laurimar entered the senior men’s competition Jimmy Atkins’ men will be looking to get the ball to their top recruit in Patrick Fitzgerald Epping coach Brad Hollow will have prized signing Brent Macaffer on the ball which will greatly help against a strong Laurimar midfield this spectacle is sure to draw a big crowd A man has been charged in relation to the ram-raiding of a Cobram store earlier this month A 34-year-old man was arrested by Melbourne detectives on April 17 at a property in Heidelberg West based on information from detectives at the Cobram Criminal Investigations Unit The man from Heidelberg West was charged with multiple offences related to the alleged burglary of the Wingate’s Intersport store on Cobram’s Bank St in the early hours of April 1 theft and theft from four vehicles in Cobram that night The man also faces charges of theft in Kialla and theft at a Wahring service station on April 1 Detectives also charged the man with offences tied to locations across Melbourne theft and theft of a motor vehicle in Viewbank theft in Port Melbourne and theft and handling stolen goods in Mill Park After appearing in Heidelberg Magistrates’ Court on April 17 the man was remanded in custody to appear again in the same court on April 29 Police are still making inquiries in relation to the outstanding goods allegedly stolen from the Intersport store in Cobram Heidelberg Materials Australia has added two sand quarry resources Image: Heidelberg Materials Australia LinkedIn Heidelberg Materials Australia has expanded its presence in the local sand market through two acquisitions in Central Queensland The company, formerly known as Hanson Australia has acquired Hardcore Sands and Pink Lily Sands Heidelberg Materials Australia has confirmed all employees will be retained as part of the acquisition “The acquisition by Heidelberg Materials Australia of two quality sand operations in Queensland will extend our footprint in Australia and support our strategic expansion in key markets,” Heidelberg Materials Australia chief executive officer Phil Schacht said.   The Rockhampton quarries supply local government concrete producers as well as the local earthmoving The sites specialise in bulk and wholesale sand “The addition of the Hardcore Sands and Pink Lily Sands quarries will complement our existing operations in Central Queensland and augment our market-leading offering for customers,” Heidelberg Materials Australia northern region general manager Charlie Stoneman said The Heidelberg Football Netball Club is seeking expressions of interest for multiple coaching roles for the side’s Under 19.5’s development team ahead of the 2025 season the Tigers are seeking a head coach and an assistant coach for the club’s development Under 19.5’s side The club won its first Division 1 Under 19.5’s premiership during last year’s campaign Expressions of interest are to be sent to President Chris Sutton at chris@suttonsteel.com.au by Friday January 24 please contact Josh Harrington on 0407 794 303 The Macleod Football Netball Club is seeking a Canteen Manager to be responsible for the operation of a sports facility canteen The Northern Football Netball League is seeking expressions of interest for multiple coaching and observer positions in the football umpiring department ahead of the 2025 season The NFNL is seeking assistant and line coaches to join our Junior Football Representative Program in 2025 Released By HEIDELBERG USA In this exciting collaboration between HEIDELBERG USA and Kennesaw State University’s School of Art and Design’s Graphic Communication students gain hands-on experience in the print industry students were introduced to key concepts of print production learning the essential skills needed for a career in graphic communications students explored the differences between offset and digital printing and discovered the importance of preflighting and how it can effect your final product The project included the creation of a beverage label for a beverage of their choice printed on the Gallus One digital inkjet press with 4-color process plus spot white which was then cut and finished using the Easymatrix 106 CS and Diana Easy 115 This collaboration not only exposed students to the technical aspects of printing but also emphasized how print remains a crucial part of the graphic communications industry in our increasingly digital world It also showed how print can be an exciting and viable career path for future designers and artists Watch this video to see the students’ creative designs come to life and learn more about how print is integrated into education and industry Use of this constitutes acceptance of our privacy policy The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Rodman Media Heidelberg Materials Australia, formerly known as Hanson Australia has announced it has entered into a conditional purchase agreement to acquire the premixed concrete business of Midway Concrete a move set to strengthen its presence in the greater Melbourne and Geelong markets a family-owned business established 23 years ago in Sunshine operates four concrete plants located in Laverton The company has built a strong reputation for excellent customer service and high-quality products becoming one of the region’s most trusted concrete suppliers Chief Executive of Heidelberg Materials Australia highlighted the strategic fit of the acquisition stating: “This acquisition complements Heidelberg Materials’ existing concrete and quarry operations within Melbourne and aligns with our strategy of acquiring bolt-on assets that support the company’s existing integrated positions in major markets “Midway’s proven track record over the last 20 years will be a valuable addition to Heidelberg Materials’ operations.” reflected on the company’s journey and expressed gratitude to their team and customers stating: “We established this family business 23 years ago in Sunshine (Melbourne) with two trucks and it grew to become one of Melbourne’s most trusted concrete suppliers “We would personally like to thank all the Midway employees and customers for their friendship and support throughout the decades and we look forward to watching Midway Concrete’s next journey with Heidelberg Materials.” The proposed acquisition is subject to informal merger clearance from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Both companies have confirmed that no jobs are expected to be affected by the transaction Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed Heidelberg Materials Australia’s acquisition of Midway Concrete follows its recent expansion activities and underscores its commitment to strengthening its integrated operations in major Australian markets You must be logged in to post a comment Construction industry ready as Queensland hospital expansion review concludes Boroondara opens nominations for 2025 Urban Design Awards Construction industry leaders to take part in 2025 Vinnies CEO Sleepout New 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Heidelberg Materials plants in British Columbia are raising concerns over job security and fair bargaining as two separate labour disputes are unfolding over 30 employees represented by Teamsters Local 213 have been locked out since 17 January Workers say they have been seeking a fair wage increase improved scheduling and safer working conditions following the expiry of their collective agreement at the end of 2024 Pickets have been established at sites in Kelowna 76 members of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local D-277 were locked out on 13 January after talks stalled over management’s push to contract out unionized jobs The union argues this move threatens long-term job stability and undermines skilled local labour We just want to protect our work and our future,”  said a Boilermakers representative outside the Tilbury facility Workers at both sites say that Heidelberg Material’s actions signal a broader shift away from respecting collective agreements Says IndustriALL materials director Alex Ivanou: “Heidelberg Materials must return to the table in good faith and respect the rights of its workers This isn’t just about one site or one country—it's about global solidarity and holding multinational companies accountable for fair treatment wherever they operate.” Photo credit: Boilermakers Lodge 277, Teamsters Local 213 IndustriALL Global Union’s affiliates represent over 50 million workers in 140 countries in the mining We take up the fight for better working conditions and trade union rights around the world © Copyright 2018 - IndustriALL - We care about your personal information and data. Take a look at our Privacy Policy Southern Ports’ Port of Bunbury has gained a new customer Heidelberg Materials exported more than 50,000 tonnes of high-quality silica sand from the Port of Bunbury last week to South Korea where it will be used in glass manufacturing for smart phones The silica sand was hauled 200 kilometres to the Port of Bunbury for exporting on a bulk carrier Tomini Dynasty “We’ve had a host of new customers at our Port of Bunbury over the past year including the likes of Sugar Australia and Helix Energy Solutions all with very different requirements and we’ve been able to work closely with them to ensure we can meet their needs,” Keith Wilks “We’re continuously looking at how we can work with our customers to build trade and ensure shipping is moving efficiently so we’re thrilled when new customers like Heidelberg Materials join us based on what we can offer.” Heidelberg Materials Silica Sand Program Market Development Manager Phil Green said the Port of Bunbury is now a part of Heidelberg Materials’ expansion plans “This development is expected to further enhance our capabilities and streamline our operations providing us with more flexibility and efficient shipping options,” says Phil “We’ve started working with Southern Ports to determine how we continue to increase our exports which have previously been restricted by access to berth space and vessels at other ports.”  We’ve trialed rotating container technology for the first shipment of silica sand out of the Port of Bunbury and will work with Southern Ports and Qube on what future loading options might look like.”  Heidelberg Materials has become the second exporter of silica sand at the Port of Bunbury joining Kemerton Silica Sands Heidelberg Materials (once known as Hanson Australia) has previously exported silica sand to 10 different countries with approximately 16 vessels per year – and is now looking to return to these markets with the support of Bunbury Port and available shipping slots To read more about Port of Bunbury, click here Australia: Hanson Australia has changed its name to Heidelberg Materials Australia as part of parent company Heidelberg Materials’ global rebranding strategy The company started in 1949 when Pioneer was established as a ready-mix concrete producer It was later acquired by Hanson in 2000 and rebranded as Hanson Australia in 2004 Hanson was subsequently acquired by Heidelberg Materials in 2007 Heidelberg Materials began its global rebranding from Heidelberg Cement in September 2022 Alex Fraser and Suncoast Asphalt will continue to operate under their existing brands Heidelberg dominate at Lakeside as South Melbourne suffer heavy defeat; Quintas’ quiet farewell sparks coaching change Esteban Quintas is no longer head coach of South Melbourne following a crushing 3-0 home defeat to Heidelberg United on Sunday While no official statement has yet been released sources have confirmed to Neos Kosmos that the Latin American coach has parted ways with the club His exit appears to have been in motion even before kick-off Quintas’ behaviour ahead of and during the match raised eyebrows with the coach embracing staff members around the pitch before the game in what seemed like emotional farewells Throughout the game—and even after the final whistle—his calm and subdued manner was uncharacteristic suggesting the decision had already been made South Melbourne’s performance reflected the turbulence behind the scenes dominated from start to finish in what was their fifth consecutive win the scoreline masked South’s struggles The home side registered just two shots in the entire 90 minutes a statistic that underlines a performance described as “disastrous” by club insiders They attacked at will and broke through with three second-half goals: Alexis Lesiotis in the 58th minute and Akinari Yokokawa sealing the win in the 84th Coach Anastasias was full of praise for his team’s second-half display which saw them convert flair into substance and secure a commanding victory The 3-0 result sends a clear message to the rest of the NPL—Heidelberg are serious title contenders and won’t be pulling any punches this season As South Melbourne now face uncertainty and regroup without Quintas Neos Kosmos will continue to bring readers the latest from the ever-dramatic world of Victorian NPL football Heidelberg Materials Australia has exported sand from the Port of Bunbury Heidelberg Materials Australia has become the latest company to join the growing exporter list at Southern Ports’ Port of Bunbury The construction materials provider (recently rebranded from Hanson) has exported more than 50,000 tonnes of silica sand from the Port of Bunbury to South Korea the sand will be used to manufacture glass for smartphones “We’re pleased to welcome Heidelberg Materials into our customer base for what looks like a fantastic partnership ahead,” Southern Ports chief executive officer Keith Wilks said.  all with very different requirements and we’ve been able to work closely with them to ensure we can meet their needs.”   so we’re thrilled when new customers like Heidelberg Materials join us based on what we can offer.”  The material has been hauled 200 kilometres to the Port of Bunbury where it was exported on a bulk carrier Tomini Dynasty It makes Heidelberg Materials Australia the second exporter of silica sand at the Port of Bunbury following Kemerton Silica Sands Heidelberg Materials Australia is looking to restart exporting silica sand with the support of the Port of Bunbury’s shipping slots providing us with more flexibility and efficient shipping options,” said Heidelberg Materials Australia’s silica sand program market development manager Phil Green “There’s high demand for silica sand across global markets but we just need an efficient pathway to transport it to our international customers – and that’s where the Port of Bunbury comes in “We’ve started working with Southern Ports to determine how we continue to increase our exports which have previously been restricted by access to berth space and vessels at other ports.”   “We’ve trialled rotating container technology for the first shipment of silica sand out of the Port of Bunbury and will work with Southern Ports and Qube on what future loading options might look like.”  You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Heidelberg Materials’ subsidiary Hanson Australia has agreed to acquire the concrete business of the Elvin Group the largest concrete producer in the Australian Capital Territory as well as an equipment and accessories supply outlet Heidelberg Materials brings its broad experience in sustainability and digitalisation to one of the largest regional markets in Australia Heidelberg Materials announced that its Australian subsidiary Hanson Australia has entered into a conditional purchase agreement to acquire the premixed concrete business of the Elvin Group the largest concrete producer in the Canberra region and an equipment and accessories supply outlet The company employs 85 employees and contractors “The latest expansion of Hanson Australia’s business reflects our strong focus on strengthening our footprint in core markets,” said René Aldach Member of the Managing Board of Heidelberg Materials and responsible for Australia we are expanding our vertically integrated market position and bringing our expertise in the fields of sustainability and digitalisation to one of the largest regional markets in Australia.” The proposed acquisition has received informal merger clearance from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Both parties have agreed not to disclose the financial terms of the transaction Read the article online at: https://www.worldcement.com/product-news/23102024/heidelberg-materials-expands-footprint-in-core-market-australia-by-acquiring-elvin-groups-business/ In the latest episode of the World Cement Podcast Senior Editor David Bizley is joined by Dr Andrew Minson of the GCCA to discuss the ins and outs of the recently launched Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) system Listen for free today » Backed by Clean Energy Ventures and Buzzi Unicem USA Queens Carbon will leverage funding to scale its energy-efficient cement production platform Embed article link: (copy the HTML code below): This article has been tagged under the following: Already a member? 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New South Wales side NWS Spirit also qualified while Queensland’s Olympic FC made it through as well Heidelberg United FC - 3 (Josh PIN 43’ 105’ Sean ELLIS 120+1’) Central Coast Mariners FC - 1 (Mikael DOKA 53’) Heidelberg United etched their name further into Australia Cup history by downing reigning A-League champions Central Coast Mariners It is only the second time in the Cup’s history that a federation member club has knocked out the A-Leagues’ reigning champions and the first time in eight years Heidelberg held their own in the first half despite Central Coast’s fast start they were given the chance to make the breakthrough Asahi Yokokawa raced into the left of the box and was tripped over by Brian Kaltak Josh Pin stepped up from the spot and blasted the ball towards the top left corner where Central Coast goalkeeper Adam Pavlesic’s right hand could not prevent it from going in United took their lead into the break; halfway to securing another upset in the 2024 Australia Cup the Mariners worked to snuff out a historic result and restored parity eight minutes after halftime Mikael Doka’s left-footed effort from the right of the area and took a deflecting United withstood the Mariners’ attempts to find a winner in the rest of the second half meaning extra time was required to separate the teams with Heidelberg’s desperate defending keeping them in the game the home side retook the lead at the end of the first period of extra time Pin received the ball in the right of the box and picked out of the left side of the goal with an accurate finish Heidelberg finished off the Mariners in dying embers of extra time Jayden Gorman chased down a seemingly lost ball into the left channel that Pavlesic had come out to He played it into the box with a vacant goal where Mohamed Aidara effectively dummied for legendary winger Sean Ellis to fire home Ellis’ fairytale goal was the final act in United’s stunning Cupset to make the Round of 16.  Olympic FC - 1 (Linden FARR 96’) APIA Leichhardt FC - 0 The teams played out an even first half as they wrested for control of the ball with chances hard to come by and tackles flying in They were unable to be separated at the break leaving it all to play for in the second half for a spot in the next round The game opened up in the second half with only a series of saves from APIA’s Anthony Bouzanis and Olympic’s Matt Lugo keeping the scores at 0-0 at full-time Olympic finally found the first goal of the match Linden Farr picked up the ball in the left of the box and passed a low finish into the far corner from a narrow angle APIA’s task became much harder in chasing the game when they were reduced to 10 men following Michael Kouta’s red card on the stroke of halftime in extra time Olympic kept out their opponents for the rest of extra time to qualify for the Round of 16.  NWS Spirit FC - 3 (Michael KONESTABO 27’ Zachary CIANCI 62’) Glenorchy Knights FC - 0 NWS Spirit made more history for the club on Wednesday night going one better than their only previous Final Rounds venture in 2022 by comprehensively downing Glenorchy Knights Spirit had control over the ball in the first period and they provided a couple of clinical moments to break the game open Michael Konestabo turned in a left-sided cross at the far post that Richard Darko had headed on Jacob Chidiac slipped Darko into the left of the box and he made no mistake with a powerful strike past Knights’ goalkeeper Chris Marques Spirit’s quickfire double put them in a commanding position at home as they went into the sheds The hosts maintained the momentum and scored their third just after the hour mark a reaction save from Spirit keeper Christopher Marques followed by a scramble to force the ball home at one end paved the way for Zachary Cianci who profited from a left-sided cross that found him at the back post for a cool finish Spirit saw out the rest of the game to earn the win and their place in the Round of 16.  It looks like nothing was found at this location The break is over for everyone at the United camp – The club management’s daily to-do list is filled with transfers and renewals As we await the highly anticipated kick-off of the 2025 NPL season it seems that the holidays are over for the management of Heidelberg United While the rest of us may be lounging by the pool or trying to perfect our tans the team’s people are busy strategising and planning for the upcoming season under the guidance of coach John Anastasiadis last year the team’s performance was nothing short of spectacular His expertise and leadership have ignited a fire within the club and it seems that he is viewed as their ticket to the top don’t fix it” and the management at Heidelberg United seem to be taking that advice to heart After a successful season under coach Anastasiadis where the team performed like a well-oiled machine the club’s management has wasted no time in securing key players for the upcoming season who were instrumental in the team’s success last year will continue to don the signature yellow and black uniforms the team is also preparing to welcome new players The club took to social media to announce the signing of Eoghan Stokes and Bul Juach a seasoned midfielder with a number 10 on his back brings with him a wealth of experience from his time at Leeds United youth teams and successful stints in Ireland is a highly regarded striker who impressed with his 15 goals in 26 appearances for Altona Magic in the previous season the team is shaping up to be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming season While the on-field performance of a football team is undoubtedly crucial it’s the off-field efforts that truly solidify their success Heidelberg United recognised that with a recent official dinner for their sponsors A team is only as strong as its supporters and this event was a tribute to the companies and individuals who have continuously backed the club The evening was a celebration of the strong partnership between business and sport It’s safe to say that Heidelberg United’s secret to success extends beyond their skill on the field but rather in their ability to cultivate a strong and supportive community off the field as well large families can be quite a handful and the club knows that United is hosting their Mega Lamb event for their large family There will be plenty of activities for all ages Spots can be reserved by contacting the club at 0408317148 the news coming from Heidelberg United is not all happy The club announced the passing of one of its most loyal and significant members Amanatidis had been a part of all the teams at the club and his family has been connected to Heidelberg United since the 1960s We extend our sincerest condolences to his loved ones.