Archived News for Industry Professionals
The Transport Workers’ Union has slammed the almost $12 million pay packet of Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce, which some see as a reward for cutting nearly 5,000 full-time jobs.
Workers' poor health can harm others
A leading dietician has told a mining conference that obesity is both a health issue for miners and a safety issue for the industry.
Big find to bring gas for years
Italian energy firm Eni has found a massive new natural gas field, which could be one of the world’s largest.
Broad team formed for chemical changes
The Federal Government is looking for ways to reduce red tape on industrial chemical use, while maintaining community safety.
Gas firm seeks sunny side of WA
Gas giant Alinta Energy has seen the future – announcing that it will offer solar and battery storage systems to households later this year.
Key points released for new asbestos plan
The first National Plan on Asbestos Safety and Eradication has been launched after a meeting of State and Territory Ministers.
Labour worries could scuttle China deal
The Federal Government is ramping up its rhetoric to ensure the China free trade agreement (FTA) goes ahead.
Ipswich runs old coal out of town
Queensland’s Ipswich City Council says it will oppose future coal mines and coal seam gas exploration in the region.
Deadly arrogance brings jail time for truck boss
An Adelaide trucking company boss has been convicted of manslaughter after faulty brakes killed one of his drivers.
DMP urges deeper view
The WA Government says key performance indicators (KPIs) could reduce mining industry fatalities.
Drivers push back on deadly schedules
A union-backed convoy of Queensland truck drivers is on its way to Sydney as part of a mass protest highlighting the danger of unreasonable deadlines.
Gorgon FIFO strike could damage image
Western Australia’s peak business lobby has warned that a FIFO workers strike could damage future investment.
NT seeks ways to get gas east-bound
The Northern Territory Chief Minister says NT gas will flow to east coast markets by 2018.
VicRoads rolls out auto-brakes
Government body VicRoads is updating its road maintenance fleet with radar-based reverse braking technology to reduce employee injuries.
Backers gathering to keep Carmichael alive
Despite a storm surging around its approval, proponents of Adani’s Carmichael coal mine are doing everything they can to ensure it goes ahead.
Oil drop makes heads roll at Santos
Santos’ half-year profits have slumped 82 per cent to $37 million, tumbling alongside global oil prices.
Studies line kids up for disappearing jobs
A new study says that 60 per cent of Australian students are studying for jobs that will not exists, or be very different, in 15 years’ time.
Victoria's 'road map' for new power revealed
Victoria has outlined a modest aim to get at least 20 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020.
Water build to boost river communities
The Federal Government has splashed $100 million around the Murray-Darling Basin area to improve water infrastructure.
Anti-Abbott war chest to top $30 million
Reports say the ACTU is setting up a $30 million campaign to spread anti-Abbott messaging.
Ship-building review gives SA smaller fraction
A leading defence industry body says just a small slice of the Federal Government's $39 billion promise for shipbuilding will actually go to South Australia.