Archived News for Industry Professionals
Cracks appear in Myer site defence
An audit has found there was some prior knowledge of issues before a wall collapse in Tasmania.
Coal bump coming soon
Analysts say the price of coal is about to rise, and could deliver a $A23.6bn boost to big mining groups listed in London.
Hard sell for WA power plans
The WA Government is feeling the heat for attempts to sell its power network.
Economist knocks gas studies
Economists say the funding links between fossil fuel firms and researchers could threaten academic independence.
TAI makes $100m water claim
Analysts claim Queensland’s coal mines will be granted $100 million worth of free groundwater.
PM shoots for union targets
The Prime Minister has leaked footage of a CFMEU official’s threatening behaviour, while being accused of trading guns ...
Bold copper claims boost NBN
NBN Co has commissioned research that shows its high-speed copper option is a good idea.
Probe finds lung records lacking
Queensland’s Office of Industrial Relations claimed black lung was eradicated, while also paying out for it.
Council combats tree inequality
New research has looked at the 'thermal inequality' created by a lack of trees in poorer suburbs.
Local builds get Federal funds
The last infrastructure projects to receive money from the National Stronger Regions Fund have been announced.
Joyce questions QLD's dam choice
The Queensland Government has rejected Commonwealth funding for dam feasibility studies.
Landers lime tanks on the way
A giant metal tube will soon start playing an important role in south-east Queensland’s water security.
ASC split outlined
The Federal Government is looking at splitting the Adelaide-based shipbuilder ASC into three separate companies.
BP ditches Bight drills
BP is abandoning plans for exploration drilling in the Great Australian Bight.
Broken Hill service marks dark toll
A crowd of hundreds has gathered in hot and windy conditions to attend a memorial service for generations of fallen miners.
Samsung's burns could hurt
What started as a small issue could now hurt tech giant Samsung’s bottom line.