Archived News for Industry Professionals

Hundreds of public housing tenants will be moved from their foreshore homes, as the New South Wales government moves to capitalise on the valuable sites.

Repeal voted down leaves carbon price alive for now

The Senate has voted down a bill to axe the carbon tax, depriving the Prime Minister of a much-touted election promise and setting the scene for another fight in July.

Export fund says $110 million loan to Chile helps Australia

Australian taxpayers will lend $110 million to BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto to expand a mine in Chile.

Joyce jabs at Unions' safety hook

Alan Joyce has again lashed out at the Australian union movement, claiming it has been spreading rampant lies to fight efforts for more foreign investment.

Many modern awards fall in Fair Work's sight

The Fair Work Commission has released word on the scope of a workplace awards review.

Toxic remnants under ghost of Bluescope steel

Authorities are investigating the apparent leak of a carcinogenic substance into groundwater in New South Wales.

Guidelines defined for mental health in mining

A new set of guidelines has been produced for the unique mental health challenges of mining employees and companies.

Industry chief wants stable trucking nationwide

The Australian Trucking Association wants electronic stability control (ESC) technology on all dangerous goods transporters.

Miners lose ground at farm gate

A bill has been tabled before the Queensland parliament, proposing that landowners be given extra rights for negotiating with mining companies.

New crash centre sets course for safety

One of Australia’s chief research groups is setting up a centre to focus on the true causes of serious accidents and injuries.

NuCoal hits back at ICAC, saying it knew nothing

NuCoal has set off on a legal endeavour today, accusing the Independent Commission Against Corruption of unjustly cancelling an exploration license and failing to complete its investigations.

Resource body takes new look at old activist tactics

The Queensland Resource Council has released its updated ‘checklist’ for anti-mining activism in the state, saying opponents are mostly up to their old tricks.

Trucking chief rolls as system struggles to stand

The CEO of the national heavy Vehicle Regulator has resigned.

Asbestos scare shuts a dozen Surat CSG sites

Work has stopped at twelve coal seam gas sites in Queensland over the weekend after the discovery of asbestos.

Holland drops staff and sites to face new age of operation

The John Holland group, a giant of the Australian engineering and construction landscape, is shedding hundreds of staff and looking to sell one of its main facilities.

Home insulation failure fronts Commission

The Royal Commission into the tragic failure of the Rudd government’s home insulation scheme will begin today, and could prompt some intriguing revelations from politicians and public servants on the witness list.

Twin tunnels to link sides of Sydney for $3 billion

The Prime Minister and Premier of New South Wales have signed-off on a $3 billion tunnel project for Sydney commuters.

Union probe launched deep into dodgy dealings

The Governor-General has tabled papers to kick off the Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption.

Job data jumps in some key places

The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released its latest job figures, showing a surge in full-time employment but a drop in part-time.

Rio pumps up Pilbara sites despite wobbly iron price

Rio Tinto will expand two of its mines in Western Australia, as the state government signs off on a deal to keep them digging for more than a decade.

New drone fleet coming to keep remote eyes on borders, power

The Federal Government is buying a fleet of surveillance drones for border security and other duties, creating around 100 jobs for an estimated cost of $3 billion.