Archived News for Industry Professionals
The political situation in Queensland could push back an $8 billion mega-resort project near Cairns.
Coal costs up in the air
Analysts say Victoria’s increased demand for coal power since the axing of the carbon tax is increasing Australia’s energy industry emissions.
Greens seek points between the lines of MP's letter
The Greens have leapt on a letter written by NSW Roads Minister Duncan Gay, which they say shows some serious risks in electricity privatisation.
Greens' coal plan would damn whole industry
The Greens have unveiled a plan to end all coal mining in New South Wales.
HIA bets on good year for home-building
The latest HIA New Home Sales Report predicts a good year ahead for the new home building sector.
New metal brings big boost on nano-scale
Material scientists have developed a new kind of light-weight steel that is as strong as titanium.
Report calls for passport to better building
A Federal Government report has suggesting setting up a system of ‘building passports’ to improve poor energy performance in the built environment.
SA to peer at nuclear future
South Australia will have a Royal Commission to investigate its role in all parts of the nuclear power cycle.
Safety stand-off taken to court
CFMEU officials will face court over allegations that they ordered work to stop on a Queensland construction site for six days, because the head contractor refused to remove a Safety Manager the CFMEU did not like.
Band-aids won't fix deadly schools risk
Authorities are warning that there is no cheap fix for asbestos contamination across New South Wales schools.
'Danger pay' decried by big players
Linfox and Toll – two of the biggest players in the transport industry – have rejected a call for truck drivers to be paid ‘danger money’.
Bengalla approval hinged on a few factors
The New South Wales Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) has given the green light to let Rio Tinto’s Bengalla mine keep running for the next 24 years.
BHP looks to dodge dying worker
BHP Billiton is looking to avoid a $2.2 million payment to a dying mesothelioma victim.
Forgotten daughter digs in to mining wealth
The granddaughter of a former mining boss has made a very specific list of demands in her bid to obtain more of her father’s legacy.
Maritime union wants stevedoring extension
The Maritime Union of Australia has called for changes to the definition of ‘stevedoring’.
Medical moves seen as too slow, disconnected
Experts say supply chain issues are preventing vital shipments from getting where they are needed.
Nissan recalls over risky issue
Nissan has been forced to recall a string of its R52 Pathfinder vehicles.
Ping swing proposed for safety
New aviation rules could see all planes sending out a signal every minute, in an effort to find aircraft more easily when they disappear.
Transporters seek green gauge
Authorities are looking to leap-frog legislators and come up with their own transport industry carbon emissions measurement.
Truck stats show fleet grows
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released the annual census of the national vehicle fleet, which shows that Australian vehicles are growing and aging.