Archived News for Industry Professionals
Authorities have uncovered a series of maintenance issues on Australia Post trucks.
Big bridge fix to boost national moves
Federal Government money is set to improve freight productivity through dozens of major bridge upgrades.
Cyclone money for cheap freight help
Loans and subsidies have been announced that will keep cyclone-affected Queensland businesses moving.
Deal struck to bring OneSky closer
Australia's new air traffic management system will merge both civilian and military aircraft tracking into a single system.
Gold firm's bursary to boost Indigenous mine jobs
One of Australia’s largest producing gold mines has put up five scholarships to get more Indigenous students into careers in the mining industry.
Government posts waste dump wanted ad.
The Australian Government is back on the hunt for sites to build a national radioactive waste dump.
Heavy metal dust traced to Townsville Port
Dust contaminated with metals at levels above state and international benchmarks is falling onto playgrounds in Queensland, and a new study has traced it to the city’s port.
Pallet house survives Marcia's pounding
A house made of wooden pallets, designed by Queensland engineering students, has survived its ultimate test.
Research shows real effects of truckies' pay deal
A new study has confirmed what most truckies already know; long distance drivers who are not paid per hour are on a hard road.
Hot agents make handsome profit
A more attractive real estate agent makes a property seem more attractive to buyers, research shows.
Hunt seeks solar safety
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt is becoming suspicious about the popularity of rooftop solar.
Pro-carbon house on debut
A building plugged as Australia’s first carbon positive prefab home has been on display in Melbourne.
Senators fight gas evidence gag
Queensland Senators are fighting to let the public know about some seemingly dodgy CSG approvals.
Seven scrapes oil and gas sector
One Australian billionaire thinks the next big payday will come from the oil and gas sector.
Union starts campaign trail to stop sale
One branch of the NSW Electrical Trades Union (ETU) launched its fight against the NSW Government's further privatisation of the electricity network.
Watermark progress washes out
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has “stopped the clock” on a big open-cut coal project in NSW.
Greens' super switch to bring billions
The Greens have offered a novel budget measure that could bring the Federal Government $13 billion.
Demand for details of lobbies' glad-handing
A former senior federal bureaucrat says lobbyists should be forced to reveal their private discussions with ministers and government workers.
Stunning study says good choices save money
A new report says Australian governments could save billions by buying smarter.
Welfare remix seeks big cuts
Children must be vaccinated for their parents to receive welfare benefits, under reforms proposed for Australia’s $150 billion welfare system.
Authorities swing in on WA crane injury
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) will investigate an incident that saw two men injured at the Roy Hill Port construction project yesterday.