Archived News for Industry Professionals
A New South Wales town is pushing the NSW Government to commit to building a regional transport hub at a site already given the Federal Government’s tick of approval.
Solar power tower site picked
A site has been proposed for the creation of the largest thermal solar power demonstration model in Australia.
Troubling waters bridged in QLD
An important bridge-building project in Queensland has wrapped up a year earlier than planned, with work completed on the Sir Thomas Mitchell Bridge over the Maranoa River.
WA scores six in safety sweep
A trend may be emerging of trucks bringing unsafe loads through the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, with six fines handed out this year.
Wastewater given a place to go
Work on a massive pipeline to carry CSG wastewater to farms for irrigation has begun in Queensland.
Water result; CSG stopped in Illawarra
In a big win for people power, water safety and environmentalism, 16 planned coal seam gas wells will not be built after the Planning Assessment Commission disapproved the projects.
We could be billions better off, energy-wise
Researchers have found Australia's poor investment in energy efficiency is costing tens of billions of dollars in potential economic growth.
AGL makes $100 million move
AGL Energy has shown that if you can’t beat your competitors, you can always buy them out.
More full-timers in TAFE and other training
New data suggests more Australian students are signing up for full-time vocational education and skills training.
New blood needed after gold-rush
Signs are emerging of a shortage of skills in Australia’s construction industry which could further endanger a threatened domestic market.
Plumbers plug leak in society
Three Melbourne tradies have been praised for their courage and quick-thinking after chasing down and apprehending a burglar.
Rudd makes a run for productivity pact
The Prime Minister says he will speak with Unions about the possibility of imposing a productivity pact to increase national competitiveness.
Rudd wants ETS ASAP
The Prime Minister says the Government is changing its plan for the price on carbon, shifting the country to an Emission Trading Scheme earlier than planned.
Surveyor shortage seems insolvable
The Australian construction industry may be facing a critical shortage of surveyors, with skilled workers retiring at a faster rate than new ones are being trained.
Tremors triggered by fractured practice
A US study says injecting wastewater from gas drilling operations back into the ground can create geological instability, which can be triggered by tremors in other parts of the planet.
Truck safety and pay changes planned
A proposal has been unveiled that would see a range of changes in the transport industry, including paid waiting time and 14-day payment terms.
Palmer plants feet on Port
Clive Palmer has said there is no doubt he will operate a lucrative new port in Western Australia, following reports the Federal Government was being pushed to revoke his license.
Tech boost to planning approvals
A new planning permit model for council approvals will spare long delays for many, the new system has been called ‘revolutionary’.
Troy forges golden friendship
Troy Resources executives may not be all smiles after a friendly takeover of Azimuth Resources.
ANZ opines mines drive decline
Western Australia may be feeling the effects of a shrivelling resources market with job ads in the state declining for the fourth consecutive month.
Decision drawn out on Abbot Point dredging
One of the most important decisions in recent eco-political history has been delayed, with the Federal Environment Minister pushing back his call on dredging near the Great Barrier Reef by more than a month.