Archived News for Industry Professionals

The leader of the Victorian Labor Party has avoided comment on more media reports ahead of this week’s union corruption inquiries.

Unions say details leaking ahead of proper inquiry

As the Royal Commission into union corruption gets underway this week a number of figures say they are already facing inquiry, as details and evidence are leaked to the media

Federal moves threaten ACT's renewable goal

The ACT’s ambitious push for 90 per cent renewable energy by 2020 could be at risk, with a local energy and climate economist saying it could become too difficult in coming years.

Outlook sees bright times ahead for rooftop PV

An outlook report by a leading international finance group says Australia will sink billions more into solar energy over the next fifteen years.

TAFE-Uni linked launched in $200 million push for the bush

The Federal Education Minister has officially opened Queensland’s first dual sector university.

$8 billion extreme weather fix finished

Building and roadwork for “the biggest reconstruction effort in Australia’s history” have been completed in Queensland.

Automated truck tests flagged in strategy paper

‘Platooning’ trucks could be tested on Australian roads, with a national body indicating it is interested in the benefits of partly-automated transport.

Billions in backlog to bring NSW up to speed

Federal motoring body NRMA has called on the Coalition Government to address a mound of backlogged road projects in NSW.

Breach sweep sees rise in non-compliance

New figures show more trucks were tested and more safety issues uncovered as Operation Austrans continues.

Deadly work rate hits high point

New figures show a spike in mining-related deaths at work, up to the highest rate in over a decade.

Evidence gathered for drones' day in court

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is looking at legal action against a drone operator who allegedly hit a triathlon runner with an unmanned aircraft in Western Australia.

Melbourne moves to ease transport strain

A range of upgrades have been announced for Melbourne’s road and public transport networks.

New problems from old mines continue to cost millions

Media investigations have shown the ongoing costs of the mining industry in New South Wales, with close to $9 million spent dealing with legacy mine issues in the last five years.

Roadworthiness tops list of big transport issues

The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has placed roadworthiness front and centre of issues facing the industry, imploring all operators to keep on top of safety checks.

Wheat worries track train fight in WA

The remaining Tier 3 rail lines in Western Australia's grain belt have been closed, and many are waiting to see what effect it will have when tonnes of freight are moved onto the roads.

Claims of hasty steps in disability changes

There has been some concern over the speed with which the Federal Government is changing disability support, with some advocates saying it is storming ahead with almost no consultation.

Power supply claims life, brings call to check ticks

A faulty USB is being blamed for a NSW woman’s death, and has prompted calls to check that even low-power adapters are properly certified.

Smelters want exemption for huge energy use

Twenty-five Coalition lower house MPs have signed a petition asking for the aluminium smelting industry to be exempt from the Renewable Energy Target (RET).