Archived News for Industry Professionals

The Victorian Labor party claims it will get 5000 trucks per day off congested Melbourne roads with a $6 billion transport plan – if it wins next year’s state election.

Sand mine expansion sees Government backing, community outrage

The expansion of a silica mine in New South Wales has been recommended for approval by the Department of Planning, but will face continuing clashes with activists opposed to the 15 million tonne dig.

Toll sought to patch inter-state Tanami track

The thousand-or-so kilometres of highway between the southern end of the Northern Territory to the northern end of Western Australia may become a sealed toll road for trucks, if a local group gets its way.

Code classes could push Finnish kids ahead

European schoolkids may soon be aiming for a C, with plans to include coding and programming to the homework routine.

Deal reached after Yallourn year of dispute

An industrial dispute lasting more than a year of back-and-forth is over, with workers at the Yallourn power station in the Latrobe Valley accepting a final wage agreement.

Owners and tanners get heated over anti-cancer ban

Several states have now banned the use of ultra-violet solarium sun-beds, but the outlawing has cause outrage from some operators in Queensland.

Streets packed to keep the tax

Tens of thousands of Australians took to the streets over the weekend, speaking out about the need to fight climate change with realistic methods.

Uni helps herald hybrid age for old coal-burner

University authorities have been working to find the best way to convert the coal-fired Collinsville Power Station into a hybrid solar-thermal and gas-power station.

APRA moves to put up more super stats

The finance industry regulator is considering publishing more statistics and superannuation data, to enhance transparency in super funds.

Brief break in mud-slinging to wave off Rudd

The non-consecutive two-time former Prime Minister of Australia has announced his retirement, creating a symbolic end for an historic period in politics.

Commission plots the best path to road re-vamp

The Federal Government has unleashed the Productivity Commission on the task of investigating infrastructure costs, looking for the best way to deliver on their promise for significant improvements.

Debate fires up as Hockey moves to raise the roof

The Federal Treasurer believes the Opposition’s refusal to back the entirety of his attempted debt ceiling lift could lead to a government shut-down, as recently happened in the United States.

Groups link for vegetable boost

A new agreement could yield significant improvements for Western Australian vegetable producers, by linking them with local council resources.

Locals welcome push to the bush

The Queensland Government’s new plan could see thousands of residents heading for the bush, and all the social and lifestyle improvements it holds.

Robb says twelve-month trade turnaround could happen

The person tasked with delivering an ambitious Federal Government promise says enhanced trade between Australia and its Asian neighbours can happen – hopefully within 12 months.

Task-force formed to gauge Eyre resource risk

A taskforce has been created by a local government association to investigate the potentially harmful, impacts of mining development on regional communities.

Agriculture cuts could leave doors open to disease

With exports on the rise and a huge government focus on infrastructure and transport, it would stand to reason that securing borders from invasive diseases and destructive life-forms has become more important than ever – but regardless, the Federal Department of Agriculture is looking to shed over 200 biosecurity staff.