Archived News for Industry Professionals
Victoria’s Labor government has used a generous new deal to avoid strikes at key industrial sites.
ACCC keeps close eye on Asciano deal
The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) has serious concerns about the $9 billion carve up of Asciano.
New council meeting muted
Chaos has closed down the first meeting of Sydney’s Inner West Council unelected administrators.
Basslink cable staying broken
There are concerns this week that Tasmania’s Basslink power cable will not be fixed by its scheduled completion date.
Butt bricks boost green building
Builders may soon bring a global littering problem into the home, by making bricks out of cigarette butts.
Fuel-burning effects unexpected
Researchers say current models underestimate the effect of burning the world’s remaining fossil fuels.
Profit push sours green goals
Researchers say businesses that try to ‘go green’ could find themselves doing more harm than good, if people think the corporations are profiting from the initiatives.
Locals say ancient site at risk
Aboriginal elders are bringing their concerns about nuclear waste dump plans directly to the federal minister.
NBN raids could cost jobs
Reports say least two NBN employees will be sacked and arrested within days, as federal police investigate leaks.
Eight groups grill Government building
Peak bodies are calling on all political parties to commit to long-term infrastructure spending free from political folly.
BP's Bight plan put back
BP's plan to search for oil in the Great Australian Bight has failed again, but it is unlikely to stop trying.
Coal spills could kill coral
A new study suggests a coal spill on the Great Barrier Reef could bring grave consequences.
Growers want dam pledges kept
Farmers in North Queensland say they will not let the Federal Government forget its water infrastructure pledges.
Palmer calls FTI to court
Clive Palmer, the retiring federal MP and chief spender of other people’s money, is suing the administrators of his Queensland Nickel refinery in Townsville for $1.2 billion.
SA set for upgrade either way
Dual promises mean that whoever wins the next election. Adelaide should get a public transport upgrade.
Advisers call for Linc liquidation
PPB Advisory - the administrators of the failed Linc Energy – says the company should be placed into liquidation.
Coal closures kick off WA debate
WA’s Energy Minister says the state’s opposition wants to ruin the coal industry.
Coal-linked black lung rising
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) says a seventh Queensland coal worker has been diagnosed with black lung disease.
Small town has big green target
The Augusta Margaret River Shire says is moving forward with plans to establish a hybrid wind farm to support local industries.
Telstra pours into Pacific optics
Telstra is building fibre-optic networks across the Asia-Pacific region.
Roads getting ready for robo-cars
All tiers of Australian government will have to respond to the rise of driverless cars, experts say.