Archived News for Industry Professionals
Master Builders Victoria says it has an optimistic outlook despite major challenges in the construction industry.
NRAR taking action
The Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) has marked its third successful action against a coal company in just a few months.
SA tightens stone regime
The uncontrolled processing of engineered stone products is set to be outlawed in South Australia.
WA talks aim at harassment
Politicians and authorities have called on the resources industry to address widespread sexual harassment issues.
Fuel tax fight ongoing
Politicking over Australia's petroleum resource rent tax (PRRT) continues, with plans to raise the rate linked to “ill-informed southerners”.
Fusion threshold repeated
US government scientists have achieved a fusion energy breakthrough for the second time.
Lithium mine plans supply
A new project seeks to harvest electricity from the lithium it mines in the Pilbara.
Old gold turning green
Proponents of a pumped hydro system in Queensland say the project is going well.
Outsource overcharge alleged
KPMG has been accused of overcharging the Defence Department by millions of dollars.
Powerful 'Plan B' outlined
Two veterans of the energy sector are pushing a $6 billion alternative energy transition plan.
Tas. link questioned
The giant undersea electricity project connecting Tasmania to the mainland is in jeopardy.
Decade delay on WA repairs
Main Roads WA says it will take up to ten years to tackle its road maintenance backlog.
Queensland outlines housing future
The Queensland Government says it will build thousands of homes under its new South East Queensland Regional Plan.
Bank backs hydrogen quest
One of Australia's biggest banks says the nation can still be a hydrogen leader.
Big builder goes down
The Australian construction industry has been hit again, as prominent Gold Coast builder GCB Constructions slides into administration.
Mining effects checked
A NSW Parliamentary inquiry will look at mining’s impact on health and the environment.
RTBU takes action on Qube
NSW’s Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has initiated legal action to terminate Qube's lockout of 200 workers.
Generational bill prepped
New laws could see the Federal Government forced to consider climate impacts on future generations when approving ...