Archived News for Industry Professionals - November, 2014
One tropical council has banned future coal-seam gas projects amid fears it will affect water quality.
Long study to plot locals' fire fight
Monash University has undertaken a twenty-year running investigation into the health effects of the Hazelwood mine fire.
Deal to kick-start new phase of Australian uranium
Toro Energy has secured a $10 million deal to kick off Australia’s newest uranium mine.
FIFO risk hard to find, often unreported
A recent survey by the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union has revealed widespread fear among FIFO workers, who are worried that seeking help for mental health problems would affect their job security.
Good fix but more to go in transport safety
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has marked a win for safety in local transport, but says there is plenty more to be done.
Bad wires bringing pain to regulator
The head of Australia’s consumer watchdog has given an update on one of its most challenging recalls – the de-installation of 4,000km of dodgy electrical wiring.
Boss says builders bring housing problem
The chief executive of a major Australian developer has gone against common thinking, saying local housing issues are caused by a lack of supply, not foreign investors.
Corruption claims fly as union probe launched
A Federal Government taskforce set up to look at dodgy union links in Victoria has been labelled a “stunt”.
Crash won't knock back private space age
The future of private space travel has taken a blow, with the death of a test pilot after Virgin’s Galactic SpaceShipTwo went down during a test flight.
FIFO risk soars while response still grounded
Queensland local governments say they have heard no response from the Federal Government about a damning fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) mine workforce report, and something must be done.
Old energy keeps rolling, will stay with modern fix
A government energy report says coal and gas will keep the country running for decades, but might appear in a slightly different form.
Opposition kinks ACT's track to trams
The ACT Government has put out its long-awaited business case for the 12-kilometre Capital Metro light rail link, but already the Opposition has poked holes and exposed possibly hidden costs in the multi-million dollar project.
Papers seek fast track to new jobs and industries
The Australian Government wants experts and insiders to inform the future of its vocational training subsidies.
Sub split could save some skins
The South Australian Government has proposed privatising a submarine-building company in order to secure the local industry.
Visa and green tape cuts in BCA's power plan
Australia’s place as the future home of cheap energy is at risk, according to reports, from the rise of North American, Brazilian and East African resource projects.