Archived News for Industry Professionals - November, 2013
An internationally-renowned Australian microphone manufacturer has given itself some future leg-room, moving to a new site and eyeing new manufacturing methods.
Rapid work site turnaround for safety
Work is back on at a site which just last week had no health and safety committee, first aid shed, or proper emergency access.
Robot revolution digs on snails and clams for help
Engineers have - as they often do - taken more cues from the designs nature developed millions of years ago.
Rolling road-show spreads vital message
A big green rig with a vital message of safety has hit Australian roads, with the launch of the revamped Australian Trucking Association Safety Truck.
Safety and sustainability, talk of the day for teens
The NRMA has held a weekend youth summit to teach the leaders of tomorrow about the importance of sustainable transport today.
Transport NSW called-out for missing its own warning
Reports this week claim Transport NSW undertook a survey to inform its new north-west Sydney rail link plan, but ignored the results in its subsequent planning.
Transport talks to boost business bonds with PNG
The Transport Ministers of Papua New Guinea and Australia have met in Brisbane to talk about ways of improving the relationship and business opportunities for the neighbouring nations.
Australia offers small relief from massive devastation
The Australian Foreign Ministry has announced its response to the unfolding tragedy following the devastation of the Philippines by Typhoon Haiyan.
Health ranking site causes concern among carers
Private health insurer NIB has created a website which rates and ranks healthcare providers, and it has sparked some outrage from medical professionals.
Job dissatisfaction taxing worker wellbeing
The stress level of the average Australian worker is trudging ever-higher, with three quarters of the workforce feeling the negative health effects.
Law centre to gauge QLD gas concerns and invoke innovations
A new centre for mining law research will focus on fair negotiations between land-owners and CSG companies.
Miner buys supercomputer for new age of exploration
One of Australia’s major energy companies has put up half a million dollars for its own supercomputer to crunch data from oil and gas explorations.
Shareholders hold sway over Paladin Energy direction
The winds of change may sweep through uranium miner Paladin Energy’s executive board, helped-along by shareholders’ concerns.
Sting nabs captain in a sea of pirate DVDs
The Australian Federal Police have taken down a kingpin of the pirate DVD industry, arresting a 34-year-old man on a string of charges.
Literacy dip can be dodged by toddlers
Teaching levels for literacy and numeracy are one thing, but students must be inspired to learn early if they lessons are to stay after school, some experts say.
Victorian teachers shown 3D path to inspiration
The 3D printing revolution has landed for internet communities, artists, designers, and large-scale industry – and the modern futuristic techniques are now working their way into the classroom.
Abbott and O'Farrell agree to hurry tape cuts
A joint statement from the Prime Minister and New South Wales Premier says the state’s new ‘one-stop-shop’ arrangement for environmental approvals is a step closer, with the signing of the second Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Brief window opens for WA abalone hunters
The short and tightly-controlled Western Australian abalone fishing season has started this week, with anglers given just one hour a week to bag the green-lipped delicacy.
Experts to weigh-in on Gloucester gas plan
Review work will see a scientific survey of water supplies in the Gloucester region of New South Wales, with efforts to find out what impacts nearby mining operations may have.
Golden house to feed algae their favourite waves
A new technique has been developed by a team of Australian scientists that will speed production of microalgae – used in everything from biofuels to medical compounds and even soap.
Howard says nuclear needed, renewable; not so much
A former Prime Minister of Australia has voiced support for nuclear power, shale oil, and gas from coal seams as the solutions to a problem he is not convinced is all that serious.