Archived News for Industry Professionals
Key mine firms face credit hits
Analysts say Australia's mining contractors are facing credit downgrades by several ratings agencies.
Skills switch could leave labour lagging
ANZ has warned that Australia’s shift to a services economy could create a skilled labour shortage by 2030.
ACS wants NBN and cyber security boost
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) says a faster National Broadband Network needs to be delivered.
All sectors to see robo-disruption
The Productivity Commission has again warned of the rise of the machines.
Fight sparked on gas giant
One of Australia’s biggest resource projects is being marred by workplace disputes.
F-35s finally taking to skies
The Australian Government may finally get to see the F-35 stealth fighter next month.
Panama reports show PM making millions
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is being criticised again for links to dodgy business dealings in Russia.
Perth freight fee imposed early
The West Australian Government will spend $67 million imposing a heavy haulage toll that Main Roads does not have the power to collect.
Power merger passes in QLD
Queensland’s state-owned power companies will soon merge into a $24 billion entity.
Big cable back in action
Tasmania’s Basslink power cable is back up and running, after almost six months offline.
Mining just past hump in slump
Australia’s slump in new mining investment is only half over, experts say.
Pressure kept after protest walk
Musician Anohni is making sure focus is maintained following a protest march against a proposed uranium project.
SA descends into solar slanging match
A war of words has broken out between two companies that want to build solar thermal power stations in South Australia.
Scans spot explosive injuries
Neuroscientists have discovered a distinct and previously unknown pattern of brain injury from high explosives.
Sino Iron responds to 'flop' claims
The head of Citic Pacific Mining claims the company's Sino Iron project in the Pilbara is not a financial disaster.
Chevron shifting shows up again
One of Australia’s worst tax avoiders is shuffling around billions to trim its tax bill.
Construction reforms moving forward
Some pretty big amendments to Australian building law are on their way.
ICAC cuts amid broad support
The News South Wales ICAC is cutting staff, while public support for anti-corruption courts grows.
Fossils drop in big green growth
Renewable energy is taking over as stats show green power has grown while fossil fuels tumble.