Archived News for Industry Professionals - May, 2014
Governments have made a worldwide call for companies interested in building a huge Sydney roads project.
Calls for WA gas stash to find better application
Fortescue has called for a “use it or lose it” policy with regard to Western Australia’s domestic gas reserves.
Cuts to save now leave future in better shape too
Though it may not be enough to stop the tide of unemployment rising in Australia’s automotive-manufacturing sector, one expert has a suggestion for way energy efficiency can boost local industries.
Familiar sticks to take control of machine safety
There is plenty of gear to keep workers safe around heavy machinery on a construction site, but a new device aims to reduce risks by running equipment from a remote distance.
Nines sites awarded for offshore oil digs
Nine new permits have been awarded for offshore oil exploration around Australia.
Poor price takes toll on coal workers
The coal price is being blamed for a string of job cuts on local mine sites.
Intentions questioned as inquiry money moves
Millions of dollars has been moved from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse to pay for the home insulation inquiry.
$20bn gas build sees first shipments out of PNG
A massive gas project in Papua New Guinea has sent its first shipment to Japan, marking the start of returns on the $20.5 billion LNG endeavour.
Boilermaker's broken foot worth $800,000
A Queensland boilermaker has been awarded over $800,000 after his foot was crushed on a mine site.
Cross-border truck talks to bring balance
The COAG Transport and Infrastructure Council has had its first meeting, launching the group designed to bring transport ministers and other authorities together across state boundaries.
Hawke hunts for dollars from dumping
Former Prime Minister Bob Hawke says Australia should once again consider becoming a storage ground for the world’s nuclear waste.
Iron finding attracts better magnetic future
A new finding could add value to Australian iron, and reduce the need for rare-earth mineral mining.
Morbid warning over WA road money moves
The West Australian Government has been warned it could have “blood on its hands” for removing $42 million from a fund earmarked for life-saving road safety initiatives.
New recall to fix seatbelt safety glitch
Loose seatbelts have prompted the recall of 42,000 Holden Commodores.
Praise splashed on boots made for muddy mining
A boot designed to keep mine workers in muddy conditions safe and dry has won a design award in New South Wales.
Rail to unlock resources fails to spark local love
The Queensland Government will build two rail corridors in the Galilee Basin, which it has declared a ‘State Development Area’.
Recording needs trimmed to save time for some
Newly-appointed CEO of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, Sal Petroccitto, has announced one small measure to cut costs and save time for truck drivers in Queensland.
Truck hubs become site for police safety spree
New South Wales police will undertake inspections of freight distribution centres to hunt out unsecured loads and other unsafe practices.
Tugboat strike pulled back from brink of stoppage
Tugboat workers’ strikes have been called off, for now.
Bad switch leaves tradies with the bill
The collapse of a solar company in the middle of recalling a faulty product means electricians will wear the cost in Queensland.
Broad benefits expected from bold solar systems
A grassroots group supporting Australian workers and industries has unveiled new products to keep energy costs down for small operations.