Archived News for Industry Professionals
A broad range of findings have been levelled against former New South Wales Resources Minister Ian Macdonald, accusing him of thwarting proper process to do favours for his friends in the mining industry.
Doors closed on Collinsville, some permanently
One of the longest-running mines in the country has shut its doors over the weekend, forcing an uncertain future on hundreds of coal workers in Queensland.
Flying doctors reset Broken Hill base
The Broken Hill base of the Royal Flying Doctor Service will get a make-over and a reshuffle, with the Service approving plans to upgrade its facilities in rural New South Wales.
Regulator adjustment to throttle prices
Adjustments to the way the Australian Energy Regulator sets it prices should spell the end of massive spikes.
Sea-worthy promises may hold water
Boat building has been an unexpected feature of the latest round of electoral campaign promises, with shipwrights set to benefit no matter where opinion lands.
Qantas taxies to profitability
The nation’s largest airline has announced a return to profitability, but by a pretty slim margin.
Flood and rain effects flow deep
A new report has shown it takes years for small communities to recover from disasters like floods or cyclone, with damages extending beyond the physical.
More support to green-up Victorian business
The Victorian Government has announced a significant expansion of its business support program.
Range of green-change grants expanded
A state government has expanded the range of its program to convince people to leave cities and move to the bush.
Roof repairs bring space back Earth
Some maintenance work will soon allow a South Australian telescope to peer into the yawning expanse of space once more.
Apprentice pay jump draws more to the trade
An announcement by the Fair Work Commission has been roundly welcomed by apprentices and other trainees.
Fiery threat to water supply continues
The water supply to a major American city has been put at risk by its long-time arch nemesis; fire.
Stoush around the corner at coal site
An industrial battle with parallels to action in the 1990s is on the horizon in Queensland.
Water permeates the moon, somehow spills to surface
Findings published in the latest edition of Nature Geoscience reveal that water from deep within the Moon’s ancient interior has made its way to the surface.
Advanced RF tyres rolling out soon
A global tyre company is hoping a new technology will help drivers stay safe and informed about the wear and tear on their wheels.
Australian uranium unsteadied by global happenings
A South Australian uranium mine has reported losses of $60 million over the last two years, recently blamed on the fallout from the Fukushima disaster.
Big truck register's techno let-down
A proposal has been made to move the start date for the Heavy Vehicle National Law after failures in the new IT systems.
Building blocks to print treasure from trash
A new study by an urban engineer in the US says that ever-increasing mounds of rubbish could be the building materials of tomorrow, using readily-available devices and techniques.
Fines levelled after dirty dumping
A subsidiary of Rio Tinto has received a reasonable fine after it was found to have dumped several megalitres of contaminated water into a New South Wales river.
Fuel cells cool well
A new technology is being tested in the US with implications for refrigerated transport around the world.
Going outside the box beneficial for Qube
The boss of a major Australian transport and logistics firm has used the year’s big net profit to highlight the innovation he believes is required to succeed.