Archived News for Industry Professionals - December, 2014
Astonishing reports today say the political media advisor to Clive Palmer has been arrested over the kidnapping of an NAB executive.
Jaws closing on bad apples
Former NSW Labor powerbroker Eddie Obeid and his disgraced ally Ian Macdonald are back in court today, as the trials of some of the shadiest men in politics continue.
Flood plan to stop tragic past repeating
Queensland is looking at options to boost flood defences for Ipswich and Brisbane.
Forklift finals crown kings and queens of warehousing
The thrilling final of the National Forklift Championships has been held in Brisbane, with crowds and competitors witnessing some of the best forklift operators in the game.
Heavy handed Coles hands out after ACCC action
Coles will pay $10 million in penalties for the 15 instances of unconscionable conduct against eight suppliers it has been willing to admit.
Light shines on dark matter from Victorian mine shaft
Researchers are looking for one of the most mysterious substances in the universe, starting their search in a rural Victorian mine shaft.
Little hope for return revealed in East West deal
The much-awaited business case for Melbourne’s slated $6.8 billion East West Link has been released following a change of government.
Road doubling mile marked
Government authorities say they have reached a milestone in the massive project to duplicate Victoria’s Princes Highway.
Super shed brings military might to one site
A new shed has opened in Darwin, and it is the kind that would make any heavy-machinery enthusiast weak at the knees and hot under the collar.
Super-metal is stronger, lighter than any before
An international research team has developed a new “high-entropy” metal alloy with a higher strength-to-weight ratio than any other existing metal material.
Surveyor's call sees deadly donga placement
An inquiry into two deaths at mining firm FMG’s Rail Camp One has heard that there may have been surveyor error involved in the collapse of buildings during the devastating Cyclone George.
Sydney plan to wake old suburbs
New South Wales Government says it will breathe new life into Sydney, with the launch of its new planning strategy.
White ribbon bus ride to drive violence out
The Transport Workers’ Union is taking a strong stance on violence against women, saying it should be sought out and condemned in all forms.
Cheap power push backed by governments
The Industry Minister says he wants to save households’ some money by making Australia into a cheap energy capital, hoping that smart meters will make it happen.
Cop scanner slammed, some say it's for safety
There are calls to ban a new device that alerts drivers to nearby police cars.
Copper swap counts as NBN progress
The National Broadband Network (NBN Co) and the Federal Government have signed deals with telcos Telstra and Optus to deliver the Coalition's version of high-speed broadband.
Groups form new front against gas
Remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory have joined forces to combat threats posed by the oil and gas industry.
Icthys' rush to wrap before the wet
It will be a tough holiday period for many NT workers, after oil company Inpex announced it was cutting around 1,400 jobs from its Icthys construction project near Darwin.
New sources cause rude oil rate
The head of a major energy company has put the five-year low for oil prices in succinct terms, saying; “It’s an uncertain world.”
Short help for farmers facing low long term returns
ANZ says it will stop kicking embattled farmers off their land for the next twelve months.
Fossil fuel friendship won't wash with some
The Queensland Police Service is feeling some heat from its links with oil and gas giant Santos.