Archived News for Industry Professionals - August, 2017
Researchers are looking for people who have worked or are currently working in asbestos removal to be part of an asbestos removalist register.
Super-union could be blocked
The Federal Government wants to block the merger of Australia’s biggest maritime and construction unions.
New 'bots built for trickier tasks
The people building robots to do human jobs are showing off their wares.
Power firms urged to use 'plain English'
Power companies must relay costs to customers “in plain English”...
QLD gas plan re-jigged
Controversial plans for a gas-fired power station in Queensland are back on the table.
Green group digs up coal concerns
Reports say a string of environmental licence breaches at Whitehaven Coal’s four NSW mines have been covered up.
Recycling issues piling up
Household recycling is not happening as most people expect, and authorities are scrambling to respond.
Cigarette streets could save waste
Mixing cigarette butts into footpaths could save money and reduce urban heat.
Hands out for heart hospital
The Victorian Government is looking for philanthropic funding for its big heart hospital plans.
Powerful plan to enhance gas
Engineers are testing a system that could see excess renewable energy converted into hydrogen fuel and inject into SA’s gas network.
BHP setting Olympic records
BHP is pouring $600 million into its Olympic Dam operations in South Australia.
Mandatory E10 falling short
A NSW government program mandating the use of E10 ethanol-blended petrol is under fire.
New Hope has little hope for workers
New Hope says time is running out for the people who rely on the Acland coal mine for jobs.