Archived News for Industry Professionals - October, 2015
Fossil fuel giant Santos has rejected a $7.1 billion takeover offer from an elite syndicate of Middle East and Asian ruling families.
Private sector seeks SA water sale
An industry lobby says selling-off SA Water would raise up to $13 billion for the struggling South Australian economy.
Fume warnings in handy forms
Safe Work Australia has developed a guide and information sheet on managing the risks of diesel exhaust exposure in the workplace.
Pipe problems prompt DMP safety call
Authorities are investigating serious burns suffered by a resources industry worker, who was injured by a hose failure that left him with severe chemical burns.
Safe system catches international eye
International authorities are looking to learn from the Australian system for keeping truck drivers safe.
Second airport draft plan lands
The Federal Government has provided some more details on the plans for Sydney’s second airport at Badgerys Creek.
Slim support for Canberra trams
A new study shows a majority of Canberrans support the territory’s proposed Light Rail project, but only just.
Smarter pay gets little industry play
Big industry players are concerned about the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT) plans to mandate minimum pay rates for owner-drivers.
Toro moves ahead with positive view
Uranium exploration firm Toro Energy has a new non-executive director and chairman on its board.
Big rail deal draws regulator's eye
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has some serious reservations about a proposed takeover of ports and rail operator Asciano, by a Brookfield Infrastructure Partners consortium.
Huge mine gets up on new green grounds
The $16 billion Adani Carmichael coal mine has been approved under a new set of environmental conditions.
Safety change lets unions in faster
Queensland’s Labor Government has passed new laws that mean unions no longer have to give 24 hours notice before entering a worksite.
Sun striders take to tarmac
The world's premier solar car race is rolling out of the Northern Territory, leaving from Darwin onon a 3,000km run to Adelaide.
Uber helps military victims get moving
Ride-sharing firm Uber is partnering with military veterans to give returned soldiers a solid job.
Analysts see bank moves hitting housing
There has been plenty of bad press about Westpac’s sudden rate hike this week, but Morgan Stanley analysts say it could reach even further than most already fear.
Comparison shows mental/metal link
High levels of toxic metals, found in and near mining towns, appear to be negatively influencing the brain development of children living nearby.
Union wants more ChaFTA tape
Labor is trying to adjust Australia’s free trade agreement with China, but the big unions say they have not gone far enough.
Authorities want to build safer construction
New stats show 10 construction workers have been killed at work this year.
Barr wants Tesla in the Territory
The ACT Government wants electric car maker Tesla to set up a research hub in Canberra.
FIFO report launches push for better deal
The Queensland Government has completed its review of fly-in-fly-out work and its effect on communities.