Archived News for Industry Professionals
The Federal Environment minister has given his support for coal as an energy source, saying it will provide power for “decades and decades” to come.
Mining chief to tell Senate his sector needs tax breaks
The mining industry is preparing to tell the Federal Government not to touch its fuel subsidy.
New site for Sydney flights cruising ahead
The Federal Government seems certain to approve the construction of a new airport in Sydney.
Power pushed north in newest one-stop-deal
The Federal Government has given a glimpse of its “one-stop-shop” for environmental approvals in the Northern Territory.
Shifty sheep shipping claims investigated
Australian news reports have raised “serious allegations” that falsified export documents are putting the live export industry at risk.
Age debate rages as far-off changes come closer
The mere mention of lifting the pension age has sent many into a spin, but with strong indications coming from various authorities it is considered quite likely something will happen.
Asbestos spill dealt with after driver's dump and run
An asbestos spill had authorities on their toes in Sydney over the weekend.
Collectors cut ahead of tax repeal
The Australian Tax Office has cut over 70 per cent of its workers from the area responsible for collecting the minerals resource rent tax (MRRT).
Copper mine deaths keep doors closed
Efforts have been made to re-open a Tasmanian mine after the deaths of three workers.
Energy body on threshold of new door policies
A group of energy retailers are close to completing their new code of practice for door-to-door electricity sales.
Industry beats back activists with new digital weapon
The Mineral Council of Australia has launched a new website to show anti-coal activists that the fossil fuel is still popular.
Pole power put aside as small advances fill space
Queensland and Western Australia are ready to ditch parts of their electricity networks, getting rid of poles and wires in regional areas.
Road, rail and plane plans mean big building in Victoria
Victoria’s travel plans are up for debate, as parties spruik their transport visions ahead of this year’s election.
Tech park tempts kids to go online outside
Planners in Sydney have taken a high-tech approach to getting kids off the internet and back outside.
Zones put fishing safety on the line
New rules forcing Northern Territory fishers into wilder waters put safety at risk, the industry says.
Mining pup barks with quiet backing
A mining company from the smaller end of the scale says it has backing for a multi-billion-dollar port and rail project at Oakajee in WA’s Mid West.
Issues raised in Asian defence technology trades
There has been plenty of discussion on the terms of the free trade agreement between Australia and Japan, which will see the lucrative exchange of multi-billion dollar military technologies.
Big five fear witch-hunt as Royal Commission rolls onsite
The Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption kicks off today, which will reveal much about the state of Australian unionism, cronyism and lobbyism.
Star-gazing gets better timestamp with new technique
Australian scientists have helped improve our ability to look back into the history of the galaxy.
Efficiency drive sees Chinese coal closing
China will close more than 2000 smaller and less productive coal mines as part of its national push to kill low quality coal.
Falling costs rise as dozens drop
New figures from Safe Work Australia show that falls are still a leading cause of death and serious injury in Australian workplaces