Archived News for Industry Professionals - September, 2014
An unprecedented probe into the Queensland Government has been launched, and there is very little that it will not investigate about the current LNP regime.
Asbestos legacy laid at parliamentary door
One MP is pushing his state government to buy dozens of homes insulated with loose-fill asbestos fibres, as the toxic legacy of Mr Fluffy keeps coming back.
Gas ideas floated while coal jobs plummet
BHP has thrown its support behind floating LNG processing plants, ending years of speculation and indicating that onshore jobs will be fewer in the future.
Light metal faces heavy future with new head
A big name in the local aluminium game has taken on a role as the head of the Australian Aluminium Council.
Port workers see short end of big union payments
Workers at ports in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane could walk off the job this week, at the same time as reports say their union is willing to sell them out.
Protests and arrests barely slow coal train
Environmental activists have launched an assault on NSW railways.
Red tape slows run from paddock to plate
Transport and safety regulations are holding back what could be a central Australian industry, one peak body says.
Toro's uranium run expands with new NT deal
A push to ramp-up Australia’s uranium industry continues, with exploration permits handed out for new grounds in the Northern Territory.
Years more for Mt Arthur
The life of the Mt Arthur coal mine has been extended to 2026 with permission for more explosives too.
Abandoned asbestos lands fines on Hanna
A New South Wales man has been charged for illegally dumping eight truckloads of toxic building materials.
Big push to grab gas
A big campaign has been launched this week to push for an Australian domestic gas reservation policy.
Locals lock-down sites in anti-coal spree
Activists claim to have shut down production at a number of mines in New South Wales, after community groups made a concerted effort to impede Whitehaven Coal.
New days for some trades as mining sun sets
Big concerns for the future of many Australian jobs, with tough times forecast in major industries.
Tax grift taking billions
New investigations have shown just how much money Australia’s biggest companies are avoiding paying in tax.
Billions in balance as councils challenge road spend
Contracts are being signed but still no business case for an $8 billion infrastructure project in Victoria.
Gas stacked higher than Sun on UK green scale
Researchers have investigated the impacts of certain gas ‘fracking’ techniques, and found that they can be more environmentally-friendly than wind or solar plants.
Union clings to Labor's line as LNP forces change
Farmers, industry groups and the Federal Government are all calling for reform of coastal shipping regulations, but the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) says it won’t happen without a fight.
Big names on board for new moves into China
A Hong Kong-based logistics giant is making moves toward Australia.
Broad body puts out call for job support
More than forty companies that support the building, mining and energy industries say Federal Government moves could put thousands of jobs at risk.
Crush count triggers louder warnings
There have been several recent incidents where heavy vehicles and trailers fatally crushed workers, and the dark trend has prompted new warnings.
Fight forming over outback fracking
Insiders say a growing stoush in a WA gas field could be the next flashpoint for tensions between miners and indigenous groups.