Archived News for Industry Professionals
Apache bails on Australia
Apache Energy is being sold for around $US2.1 billion and will exit the Australian oil and gas market.
Coalition continues hard road push
While Prime Minister Tony Abbott has recently appeared willing to let Victoria not build its contentious East West Link, others within his party are pushing for the big road build to continue.
Corporate approach to boost Indigenous business
A new Chamber of Commerce has been set up to represent more than 2,000 Indigenous businesses and employers.
Direct action starts amid questions over effect
Federal Government's first Direct Action auction is on this week, but analysts say the scheme simply will not work.
Jobs dropping in rough iron climate
As the iron ore price continues its rapid decline, hundreds of jobs are on the line.
Local makers should look for high-tech niche
Industry experts have highlighted a few niche areas where Australian manufacturing could do well.
Non-mining keeps construction up
Home building appears to have boosted the construction sector, while engineering work dries up.
Quiet white paper welcomed
The federal government’s Energy White Paper has received support throughout the resources sector, which is pleased to hear of measures to boost LNG.
Shell's big shot for top of pile
Oil and gas giant Shell is making an aggressive bid to become the world’s biggest LNG provider.
Woodside's new find could be tied-in
Woodside Petroleum has come across some new gas off the West Australian coast.
Watchdog found wanting in PUP's check-up
A Senate inquiry has picked apart moves by the Queensland Government under former premier Campbell Newman.
'Spit kits' needed to chase unruly passengers
Rail workers want authorities to use “spit kits” to identify the saliva of unruly commuters.
BHP's strike call riles CFMEU
BHP has been slammed for recommending the Fair Work Act be changed to limit the scope of strike action.
Big tax check brings bosses to bear
Major mining and technology companies will be called on to explain their tax arrangements, with the launch of a Senate inquiry into corporate tax avoidance this week.
Deal done for unprecedented dam
A subsidiary of global giant Leighton Holdings has won a $799 million contract to build a “mega reservoir” in Qatar.
Disagreement over RET exemption
Certain industries could be made exempt from the Renewable Energy Target, but the change will not come quickly enough for the Opposition.
Food claims in FIFO justification
New plans have been submitted for a 500-person FIFO workers’ camp to service the Surat Basin gasfields.
Port paper progresses fee talk
The Port of Melbourne Corporation has released an Industry Information Paper as part of a review of published fees and charges for the Reference Tariff Schedule (RTS).
Public transporters shine light on abuse
Dozens of assaults on public transport staff have prompted calls for better protection.