Archived News for Industry Professionals
The federal government’s Energy White Paper has received support throughout the resources sector, which is pleased to hear of measures to boost LNG.
Shell's big shot for top of pile
Oil and gas giant Shell is making an aggressive bid to become the world’s biggest LNG provider.
Woodside's new find could be tied-in
Woodside Petroleum has come across some new gas off the West Australian coast.
Watchdog found wanting in PUP's check-up
A Senate inquiry has picked apart moves by the Queensland Government under former premier Campbell Newman.
'Spit kits' needed to chase unruly passengers
Rail workers want authorities to use “spit kits” to identify the saliva of unruly commuters.
BHP's strike call riles CFMEU
BHP has been slammed for recommending the Fair Work Act be changed to limit the scope of strike action.
Big tax check brings bosses to bear
Major mining and technology companies will be called on to explain their tax arrangements, with the launch of a Senate inquiry into corporate tax avoidance this week.
Deal done for unprecedented dam
A subsidiary of global giant Leighton Holdings has won a $799 million contract to build a “mega reservoir” in Qatar.
Disagreement over RET exemption
Certain industries could be made exempt from the Renewable Energy Target, but the change will not come quickly enough for the Opposition.
Food claims in FIFO justification
New plans have been submitted for a 500-person FIFO workers’ camp to service the Surat Basin gasfields.
Port paper progresses fee talk
The Port of Melbourne Corporation has released an Industry Information Paper as part of a review of published fees and charges for the Reference Tariff Schedule (RTS).
Public transporters shine light on abuse
Dozens of assaults on public transport staff have prompted calls for better protection.
Report extols SA trucking changes
Sweeping reforms have been made to South Australia’s trucking regulations.
Road love leaving rail behind
The Abbott Government has been strongly criticised for its refusal to fund public transport projects.
Tough new options for dodgy trainers
New rules mean immediate fines will be handed to Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) who breach national standards.
Tracking reminder after prospectors go missing
The disappearance of two prospectors in a remote part of Western Australia has prompted a call for more safety gear.
Union keeps safety talk rolling
The Transport Workers' Union has maintained its demands for Australia’s road safety watchdog to stay in place.
More limits on intrusive giant
The Commonwealth has expanded its sanctions against Russia, to display more displeasure at the European giant’s actions in Ukraine.
Dredging panned on water or land
The Australian Marine Conservation Society says dredging near the Great Barrier Reef should be banned altogether.
Gold giant re-awakening
A Northern Territory gold mine is on its way back to operation, after shutting down over ten years ago.
Union pays for closing offshore door
The national maritime union and an associated labour hire firm have been ordered to pay a Perth couple more than $720,000.