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WorkCover NSW and WorkSafe Victoria have begun a joint safety project. They’re working with local construction businesses to raise safety standards on either side of the border.
School asbestos concerns return following WorkSafe stats
A recent report has revealed a poor standard of asbestos identification and removal practices in Victorian schools.
Sydney sets its sights on a completely green future
A draft plan by the City of Sydney has suggested the metropolis could be powered by entirely renewable sources.
Take the power back; a push for community-owned renewable energy
A new initiative by the Coalition for Community Energy is calling on the Federal Government to fund the establishment of renewable energy sources in communities around the country.
Top prize for Australian engineer
An engineer has been awarded one of the country’s top honours on the Queen’s Birthday list.
WorkCover talks on injury prevention in QLD
A recent educational forum in Queensland has given valuable advice to business on minimising risk and preventing injuries at work.
Mining boost for NSW and SA
The NSW and SA mining industries will join forces to boost exploration, infrastructure and economic development through a new agreement signed by the states.
NSW renews contentious CSG licences
The New South Wales Government has renewed exploration lincences for the Coal Seam Gas industry to renew operations in the Pilliga Forest.
IEA releases climate policy framework
Keeping global temperature rises below 2 degrees Celsius is still a viable possibility, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
$100 million for better South Australian roads
The South Australian Government has announced it will commit $100 million to fund to improve road safety across the state in this year’s Budget.
ACT commits to light rail
The ACT Government has committed a total of $17 million for the construction of a light rail service for the Canberra in its 2013-14 Budget.
ARA ups ante over driverless train argument
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has slammed the NSW Rail, Train and Bus Union for using ‘fear tactics to prevent productivity’ after the New South Wales Government announced the rollout of full-automated rapid transit driverless trains.
BHP offloads Browse interest
Mining giant BHP Billiton has announced it has sold off its 8.3 per cent stake in the East Browse Joint Venture and 20 per cent interest in the West Browse Joint Venture for USD$1.63 billion to PetroChina International.
Construction continues slide
The Australian construction industry has marked its third consecutive year of decline, with the latest Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association report confirming the sector is still continuing to contract.
Government backs calls for code of conduct
The Federal Government has come out in support of calls for the establishment of a code of conduct between independent automotive repairers and car manufacturers to allow repairers access to crucial data needed to service modern cars.
Government eyes uranium potential
Australia is on the cusp of a uranium boom that would see the country ride a massive spike in demand for the resource, according to Federal Minister for Resources Gary Gray.
Government opens new asbestos register
The Federal Government has announced the formation of the country’s first National Asbestos Exposure Register.
NT launches exploration program
The Northern Territory has launched its new $3.95 million Creating Opportunities for Resource Exploration initiative aimed at assisting mineral and petroleum explorers make the ‘next major discovery in the Northern Territory’.
Queensland releases training plan
The Queensland Government has released new training and skills plan which it says will see significant investment directed towards essential courses and qualifications.
Queensland seeks comment over Bowen Basin
The Queensland Government is calling for community feedback on Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed $1.76 billion Byerwen Coal Mine, north of the Bowen Basin.
Residential construction stagnates
The nation’s residential construction sector has stagnated, with the recent GDP figures showing now growth in the industry in the March 2013 quarter, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA).