Archived News for Industry Professionals
Queensland laws have prompted the developed of a brand new vehicle fire-suppression system.
Jail for years of invoice swindling
An office worker has been jailed for stealing $4.5 million from a major transport firm.
Ports plan for time when mines don't lead
Government reports have considered what will be done with the massive port and rail networks built for resource projects, when the mining industry fades.
Rough conditions in Tassie mines reported
An independent audit of Tasmanian mine safety says inspectors are over-worked and under-payed, among other issues.
Sea will see drills after seven offshore approvals
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is helping industrial teeth sink into nearby sea-floors, issuing seven new underwater mining licences.
Signs show four-wheeled death-rate dropping
Statistics show the message about quad-bike safety may be getting through to farmers, with a hint that the rate of deaths is dropping.
Sweet trains strain against old alarms
Cane growers say their safety systems need to step into the digital age; a warning that may be underscored as the cane harvest gets underway.
Transport fibs and political digs in new union claims
The Transport Workers Union may have been caught in a power-grabbing rort, after it was revealed that the union had bodged its numbers to get more sway in the Labor Party.
Water-hungry mega-mine may not do what it says
The federal government’s approval for the biggest coal mine in Australian history has many up in arms, but ministers say it should be worth it.
Back to work at Barangaroo but issues still fester
More than 1000 workers will go back to work after strike action at Sydney’s Barangaroo construction site, but it is unclear whether it will be on their terms or by court order.
Experts to extras outsourced in Telstra's Indian shift
Telstra is planning to cut more than 650 jobs in Australia, the latest in thousands of job losses from the local telecom in the last two years.
People taking power back could threaten big generation
A leading energy economist says Australian electricity is changing, and the stranglehold that traditional power companies have enjoyed is beginning to weaken.
Plans for green tech wave to wash one town
Experts in New South Wales are looking to turn one lucky Australian town into a power station.
Big pay just one factor in push to the bush
A new report says it will take more than financial inducement to get many professionals to ply their trade in rural areas.
Coal and corruption comes back on Obeids
The Tax Office has walloped the Obeid family with a $9 million bill after audits of tax affairs and family trusts.
Big road bill could be tackled with Federal funds
The NRMA says there is $1 billion worth of roadwork in store just to bring roads on the north cost of NSW up to standard.
Cops called for fight over bike plan
Anyone who thinks there is no passion in politics should try to discuss bike paths in the City of Vincent.
Marijuana matters as Mayors look for hemp to help
Australia is missing the opportunity for billions of dollars in revenue, thousands of jobs and a better life for many citizens by ignoring one single industry.
Oil boss says local help pays
Papua New Guinea's top oil producer is calling on the corporate sector to embrace public-private partnerships to profit through the improvement of local lives.
ACT asbestos plague grows
ACT Health has confirmed two cases of lung cancer appear to be linked to asbestos insulation.
Air arrangement set to lift all sectors
Everything from finance to safety is set to take off at Airservices Australia, after some new figures were appointed to the Board.