Archived News for Industry Professionals
The University of Sydney is looking for participants in a study on workplace fatality.
Two Adelaide injuries taken to court
Federal workplace safety regulator Comcare has filed legal proceedings against two employers over workplace incidents in Adelaide.
Union wants copper mine to stay closed
An investigation continues into the response to a double fatality at the Mount Lyell copper mine.
Big dump is best nuclear idea, Business says
Private lobby Business SA says establishing an outback nuclear waste dump would be the best economic move for South Australia, if the Government wants to engage in the nuclear industry.
Big gas build set back again
Chevron's $55 billion Gorgon LNG project off the coast of WA could be set back by industrial action, with workers voting this week.
NBN unrolls big hiring plan
The architects of the NBN say they are on a hiring drive, looking to pick up 4,500 new workers in a $40 million recruitment program.
Shell sacks thousands, ripples may take more
Energy giant Royal Dutch Shell is sacking 6,500 workers amid lower prices for crude oil and dwindling profits.
Solar mega-drone to boost 'net access
Facebook has unveiled its first full-scale, solar-powered, internet-broadcasting drone.
Tall skinny skyline continues in New York
A new generation of skyscrapers are redefining New York’s iconic skyline, cutting a super-skinny, super-tall and super-expensive new shape.
Uber won't go quietly in push for taxi tax
Uber is seeking to overturn orders from the Australian Tax Office (ATO), which could force its drivers to pay GST.
Airport strikes ahead as Abetz points to figures
Industrial action by public servants is expected to disrupt international airports this week.
Spill responders watching oily tide
The Queensland Transport Department is scrambling to deal with an oil spill along a 10 kilometre stretch of water in the ocean south of Townsville.
Union fights to keep coal pay
The CFMEU has emerged as a surprise backer of the Labor Party’s 50 per cent renewable energy target, but their support is contingent on unprecedented assistance for workers.
Big Vic. road plan just as quiet as the last
Victoria’s Labor government is refusing to release the business case for a big new road project, prompting a revival of the type of criticism recently levelled at its LNP predecessor.
Coal drop causes 225 heads to roll
The falling coal price continues to take its toll, with 225 more jobs to go in New South Wales.
Expert launching new studies from local base
An international expert has come to Australia to make air travel faster and cheaper.
Mercedes outsources while keeping safety close
Mercedes-Benz says it will outsource some elements of its future car designs, so that it can focus on green technologies and the future of motoring.
No good news in World Bank's mining view
The World Bank has taken a grim view of the future for the global mining industry, predicting prices will decline across the board.
Perth firm secures US gas deal
Perth-based company LNGL has secured a deal US firm Magnolia LNG to build a range of gas liquefaction facilities.
Rail CRC to put future on track
A new rail manufacturing cooperative research centre (CRC) has been launched to help Australia’s rail manufacturers expand into overseas markets and global supply chains.
Roy Hill's latest prohibition pushes big mine back again
The Roy Hill project has been issued with a prohibition notice after its latest crane incident.