Archived News for Industry Professionals
Federal industry minister Ian MacFarlane is working on a plan for a national gas network.
Resourceful robots uncover new concerns
Concern is churning-up as a Canadian company prepares to launch a new mining project on the sea floor near Papua New Guinea.
Safety sector puts out call for more
Safe Work Australia will launch Safe Work month with a free online event for those with an interest in the OHS industry.
Trucks slowed after SA incident
Trucks on Adelaide’s South Eastern Freeway will have their speed clamped down to 60km/h after a tragic crash last week.
Australians boost Ebola backing to protect African interests
Australian firms operating in West Africa a preparing for the threat of Ebola outbreak, as the Federal Government pledges more money to fight the growing plague.
Big solar walks as Government baulks
The Australian Federal Government’s skittishness about renewable energy systems has forced one solar power giant to look elsewhere.
Calm before a profitable storm for Santos
The shifting state of oil and gas is reflected on the bottom line of major producer Santos.
Fight to condemn phoenix to ashes
Regulators say they are cracking down on ‘phoenix’ activity and dodgy pay arrangements in the construction sector.
Future fuel from low-power water split
As major car-makers Toyota, Hyundai and Honda prepare to release vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells, a new device could help the spread of advanced transport.
Council sends loud state signal on gas
One New South Wales council has clearly stated its opposition to dangerous gas mining.
FIFO suicide rate brings state inquiry
The Western Australian Government has announced an inquiry into suicides among fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers.
Town forced off ground by new climate tide
One regional capital and its residents will have to move, as rising sea levels bring oceanfront views too close for comfort.
Grant to shake-up nuclear design with salty new reactor
An experimental energy company has secured $US2 million to build a molten salt reactor that eats nuclear waste.
Applications in ACT to find those touched by asbestos
ACT tenants and homeowners can now apply to find out if they have lived in a home contaminated by asbestos fibres.
Business body wants safer states
The Business Council of Australia says Western Australia and Victoria’s refusal to join the national occupational health and safety scheme will lead to higher costs.
Chevron supplies take Toll to new level
Toll will build some entirely new ships to fill a big new contract.
Deal sealed on new ground for uranium
Australia will sell uranium to India following several years of negotiation.
Frenzy fires up around big new find
A huge new oil deposit off Western Australia is being heralded as the largest discovery in over 30 years.
Huge Perth spend to get East ticking over
The WA government has approved $3 billion worth of infrastructure spending in Perth.
Thousand reasons per year to shunt rail stupidity
With more than 1,000 near hits around Australian railway lines every year, authorities are pleading for motorists to consider the potential impact.
Truck boss says five points will bring billions
A key figure in Australian logistics says action and reform are needed in five main areas if supply chain efficiency is to improve.