Archived News for Industry Professionals
Rio Tinto has suspended a senior executive after payments linked to a project approval in Africa.
NT chief talks pipe plans in China
Many Australians know about a pipeline dispute in Dakota, but ...
Big road fund to fix Vic arterials
The Victorian Government has announced a $1.8-billion public-private partnership to overhaul Melbourne arterial roles.
Dour data shows building slowing
Analysts say new construction industry data could show the end of the boom.
New SA link outlined
South Australia's electricity distributor is looking at options for a new interconnector to the eastern states.
Safety fears in Airservices sacking
Airservices Australia has announced it is sacking 900 workers, creating fears ...
Jury votes down nuclear dump
A citizens’ jury has voted strongly against a large nuclear waste facility in South Australia.
Howard fears for free trade
John Howard is dismayed that the next US president may not back the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Train fight off the tracks
The state-owned Queensland Rail (QR) has been plunged into chaos in recent weeks.
Last-minute water switch protested
Coal miners have gathered in protest against Queensland water reforms.
Manipulated spinach spots explosives
Scientists are engineering spinach plants to detect explosive molecules in water.
China gas explosion claims 15 lives
Fifteen people have been killed by a gas explosion at a coal mine in south western China.
Amberley cancer claim questioned
The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) has denied an alleged cancer link from exposure to toxic chemicals in an F-111 jet fighter program.
Australia lagging in renewable rise
Global renewable energy and generation capacity will rise by ...
Curtis smashing gas game
The $25 billion Australia Pacific LNG project in Queensland is driving Origin Energy revenue, despite weak prices.
Taskforce to tackle power moves
Victoria is setting up a taskforce to plan closure of the Hazelwood coal-fired power station.
Teo wants rural role for robots
Experts want to use autonomous drones to deliver medical supplies to remote communities.
Palaszczuk pays for dam studies
The Queensland Government will spend $15 million on dam feasibility studies that it says Barnaby Joyce is avoiding.