Archived News for Industry Professionals
A new set of guidelines has been produced for the unique mental health challenges of mining employees and companies.
Industry chief wants stable trucking nationwide
The Australian Trucking Association wants electronic stability control (ESC) technology on all dangerous goods transporters.
Miners lose ground at farm gate
A bill has been tabled before the Queensland parliament, proposing that landowners be given extra rights for negotiating with mining companies.
New crash centre sets course for safety
One of Australia’s chief research groups is setting up a centre to focus on the true causes of serious accidents and injuries.
NuCoal hits back at ICAC, saying it knew nothing
NuCoal has set off on a legal endeavour today, accusing the Independent Commission Against Corruption of unjustly cancelling an exploration license and failing to complete its investigations.
Resource body takes new look at old activist tactics
The Queensland Resource Council has released its updated ‘checklist’ for anti-mining activism in the state, saying opponents are mostly up to their old tricks.
Trucking chief rolls as system struggles to stand
The CEO of the national heavy Vehicle Regulator has resigned.
Asbestos scare shuts a dozen Surat CSG sites
Work has stopped at twelve coal seam gas sites in Queensland over the weekend after the discovery of asbestos.
Holland drops staff and sites to face new age of operation
The John Holland group, a giant of the Australian engineering and construction landscape, is shedding hundreds of staff and looking to sell one of its main facilities.
Home insulation failure fronts Commission
The Royal Commission into the tragic failure of the Rudd government’s home insulation scheme will begin today, and could prompt some intriguing revelations from politicians and public servants on the witness list.
Twin tunnels to link sides of Sydney for $3 billion
The Prime Minister and Premier of New South Wales have signed-off on a $3 billion tunnel project for Sydney commuters.
Union probe launched deep into dodgy dealings
The Governor-General has tabled papers to kick off the Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption.
Job data jumps in some key places
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released its latest job figures, showing a surge in full-time employment but a drop in part-time.
Rio pumps up Pilbara sites despite wobbly iron price
Rio Tinto will expand two of its mines in Western Australia, as the state government signs off on a deal to keep them digging for more than a decade.
New drone fleet coming to keep remote eyes on borders, power
The Federal Government is buying a fleet of surveillance drones for border security and other duties, creating around 100 jobs for an estimated cost of $3 billion.
Three tiers pour into funding pool for rural roads
State and federal coffers have been cracked open to pull out $24.5 million for outback roads.
Academic minds turn to matters of mining
A new centre has been funded to study the effects of one of the world’s most dangerous professions.
Approval changes to close the circle on early efforts
The Queensland Government has released a discussion paper for changes to mining notification requirements, which have already been met with some controversy.
WorkCover review finds NSW workers less covered
An independent review has found a set of WorkCover changes are much more favourable to businesses than their employees.
Authorities want port funds to flow into mainland fixes
Industry bodies for freight and logistics have warned that money from leasing the Port of Melbourne must not be wasted.
Big names drifting away from Abbot Point plan
The Queensland Government remains optimistic about the plan to expand the Abbot Point coal port terminal, despite very few interested private companies remaining.