Archived News for Industry Professionals
A project which has been saving masses of water since 1999 may be scrapped, as the current government blames the former government for its need to cut costs.
Bauxite buried on non-beneficial grounds
Billions of dollars worth of bauxite will stay buried, as the Queensland Government rules against a project proposal.
Cancer compo. talks for fire-fighters in SA
A bill allowing fire-fighters to access automatic compensation for work-linked cancers has passed the upper house in South Australia.
Locals to move out of QLD coal industry's tracks
The Queensland Government may be preparing for a land-grab to buy properties near the coal-heavy Galilee Basin.
New curtains reveal value of mine water
A new Australian invention could see a massive reduction in wastewater at mine sites, while boosting value too.
New focus for UGL after fiery few months
Big moves at engineering contractor UGL, with the announcement of the sale of one subsidiary and appointment of a new CEO.
Shifting goals make mine checks harder
The New South Wales Planning Commission may change the way it assesses major mining projects, as complaints continue to pile up.
Smart-phone radiation detectors tested
A new smart-phone app designed by Australian researchers could save lives soon.
Trailer safety grows in performance-based push
Approval for a Woolworths’ supplier to run bigger trucks in the ACT is being hailed as a win for safety and good sense.
Vic. site to supply burning bricks of progress
State and Federal funds will help build a multi-million-dollar plant to develop a new type of coal fuel for China.
Building a better industry with new custom hub
Better products for the building industry could be just around the corner, with local authorities working on a new age of green manufacturing.
Car plans laid bare to drive open interest
Electric car manufacturer Tesla will throw open its design book for the world to see, giving out its technology patents for green-thinking engineers to improve upon.
Months of power darken solar schemes
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt pledged the re-funding of a half-billion-dollar solar roof scheme in the election run-up, but now appears to have found just $2 million to pay for it.
Rights fight win could show shifting tide
A Chinese court has ruled in favour of workers who were fired for going on strike, and incredible move for the nation’s labour laws.
Twin towers to feed demand for smart architecture
British architects have unveiled their plans for set of massive Chinese skyscrapers, one of which would feed renewable energy into the other.
New Newcastle Uni duties dealing out
The University of Newcastle is getting serious with its plans for a new inner-city campus.
Budget march busts city streets
Thousands of union workers and supporters have descended to the streets of Melbourne to voice their outrage at what they see as a heavy-handed federal budget.
Figures form for group to push more north
A former chief minister of the Northern Territory will lead the latest efforts to draw more economic value from the northern half of Australia.
Gov. goes 'Yes' on power sale, fails expert checks
One expert has slammed the New South Wales Government’s plan for a partial sale of the electricity network.
Interests hedged ahead of inland rail plan
Talks are touring regional areas to drum up support and ideas for a rail line form Brisbane to Melbourne.
Greens oppose big blue dig
A mining firm will conduct seismic tests ahead of a potential oil or gas project near the Great Australian Bight, and environmentalists say it is a disgrace.