Archived News for Industry Professionals

The company responsible for a uranium mine in the Northern Territory has announced it has lost both $54 million and its chief executive.

Bringing the beef to Jakarta

The Queensland Government will set up a new trade office to spruik the state’s high-quality beef in Jakarta.

Cripps called for local consultation

Traditional owners of lands in central Queensland have called on the state’s Natural Resources Minister to consult with them before moving ahead with changes to the management of the state’s rivers.

Guilty plea in oil-spill evidence tampering

Halliburton will plead guilty to destroying evidence related to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, according to the US Justice Department.

Spent conviction leaves Stokes nearly scot-free

The West Australian Government has lost an appeal against a spent conviction given to public servant Gary Stokes, who was found guilty of leaking confidential information to a former Premier.

Tasmanian Tarkine iron mine revived

The highly-controversial Shree Minerals’ Tarkine mine project has gained approval by the Federal Environment Minister, despite outcry from the population over dangers to the Tasmanian devil.

Australian return of the Nuclear Engineer

The University of New South Wales is bringing back its formerly-axed Nuclear Engineering degree, thirty years after cutting it from the curriculum.

Best of two worlds in solar/hydro breakthrough

German scientists have developed a new device for converting solar energy into hydrogen fuel in a much more effective and efficient manner than before.

Calls for consistency for safety's sake

A new report published by the Federal Government’s National Transport Commission (NTC) says a consistent set of road rules and vehicle standards across the country could improve road safety.

Carbon-catching could continue in QLD

A trial of carbon capturing devices at a Queensland power station has been hailed as successful by the CSIRO.

Drivers lament supermarket pressure

Truck drivers have accused major supermarket chains of forcing them to meet ridiculous deadlines, compromising their safety and that of other road-users too.

Industry input on trucking reforms requested

The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) is looking to transport operators for feedback to guide their submission to a review of the Intelligent Access Program (IAP).

No steaming ahead on WA rail link

Several mining, transport and engineering groups are celebrating the announcement of a large-scale rail link in Western Australia, but the company set to build it says no-one should hold their breath just yet.

Northparkes goes to China as Rio recoups

Rio Tinto has rid itself of a mine in central NSW and made a cool $892 million in the process.

Police involved after work-site tampering claims

Integral security and safety components of some potentially dangerous devices have been tampered with at a Queensland mine site, leading to police involvement.

Port oil spill causes damage, delays

Authorities have identified the vessel responsible for an oil spill at the Port of Brisbane over the weekend, where work has stopped at several sites while environmental officers try to deal with the damage.

Station Pier protests for stevedores

Concerns have been raised about the conditions for workers at Melbourne’s Station Pier.

Asbestos suspension hits subs

The Communications Electrical Plumbing Union says thousands of electrical and telephone subcontracters could face financial ruin if the timetables and funding for the NBN roll-out are not sorted soon.

Building a plug for the mining hole

New building forecasts have suggested Australia's construction and housing markets may be able to pick up the economic slack of a slowed-down mining sector.

Cougar retracts its claws

Cougar Energy has ditched its multi-million dollar law suit against the Queensland State Government over the forced closure of an underground coal gas project.