Archived News for Industry Professionals
Workers are having a tough time reaching the site of a McDonald's fast food outlet scheduled for construction in Victoria, with protestors trying to halt work on a project they deem “unwanted”.
Asbestos cancer attacked with medical 'magic bullets'
Australian scientists have made progress on a new technique for fighting asbestos-related cancers.
Back to work after safety sit-down
Work has re-started on the site of port upgrades in central Queensland over the weekend, following the end of a four-day safety protest.
Buck-passing while Tas. NBN grinds to halt
The Premier of Tasmania is looking for work on NBN towers to continue, with slow progress and job losses hindering the entire sector.
Calls for more female building leaders
Women now fill 11.7 per cent of jobs in the Australian construction industry, but the National Association of Women in Construction says there should be many more in leadership roles.
Fee changes nick training artery
Fee increases for Registered Training Organisations announced by the Australian Skills Quality Authority have caused some concern for many workers and representatives in the skills industry.
First miner charged for desecration
OM Manganese has been handed a hefty fine for desecrating a sacred Aboriginal site in the Northern Territory.
Miner hits back at insolvent trading claims
Fortescue Metals is facing claims it traded during insolvency during the recent decline in iron ore, which may have resulted in a contract falling-through to the tune of more than $8 million.
Minister still to make the call on Abbot Point
Work on the massive Abbot Point coal port expansion project will possibly continue regardless of changes in the political landscape this year, with the Environment Minister still set to make a decision this week.
Solar revolution radiating nationwide
Figures are out showing Australians have taken to solar energy with great gusto, a report shows how eager people are to cut down their electricity bills.
Ten year Victorian dock project announced
Lend Lease will soon get started on a massive project - building an office, retail and residential complex over a 2.5ha site at Melbourne's docklands.
Thiess on-board for $1.1 billion rail link
Construction giants Thiess have been awarded a $1.1 billion contract to build a rail link covering 12.6 km in Queensland.
Plans rolling on $4.2 billion mega-resort
A Hong Kong billionaire will dump millions of dollars into the Queensland economy over the next few years, with plans approved for a $4.2 billion casino-resort complex in Cairns.
Chief and profits leave Ranger uranium
The company responsible for a uranium mine in the Northern Territory has announced it has lost both $54 million and its chief executive.
Bringing the beef to Jakarta
The Queensland Government will set up a new trade office to spruik the state’s high-quality beef in Jakarta.
Cripps called for local consultation
Traditional owners of lands in central Queensland have called on the state’s Natural Resources Minister to consult with them before moving ahead with changes to the management of the state’s rivers.
Guilty plea in oil-spill evidence tampering
Halliburton will plead guilty to destroying evidence related to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, according to the US Justice Department.
Spent conviction leaves Stokes nearly scot-free
The West Australian Government has lost an appeal against a spent conviction given to public servant Gary Stokes, who was found guilty of leaking confidential information to a former Premier.
Tasmanian Tarkine iron mine revived
The highly-controversial Shree Minerals’ Tarkine mine project has gained approval by the Federal Environment Minister, despite outcry from the population over dangers to the Tasmanian devil.
Australian return of the Nuclear Engineer
The University of New South Wales is bringing back its formerly-axed Nuclear Engineering degree, thirty years after cutting it from the curriculum.
Best of two worlds in solar/hydro breakthrough
German scientists have developed a new device for converting solar energy into hydrogen fuel in a much more effective and efficient manner than before.