Archived News for Industry Professionals - July, 2015
The NSW Government wants to change planning laws to remove a rule that made the economic benefits of a proposed coal mine the main consideration when assessing for approval.
Tech-infused materials could unlock new re-uses
Research engineers are working with electronic tags embedded in buildings, which they say could help redesign and reuse materials.
Union pushes for Alcoa inquiry
The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union says workers at the Pinjarra refinery near Perth are being subjected to bullying and a dictatorial style of management.
ACT's out-of-state wind build begins
Building has begun on a $50 million wind farm in Victoria that will supply renewable energy for the ACT, almost 700 kilometres away.
Big dam plan to set new regional path
The Federal Government finally released its long-awaited Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper over the weekend, which includes hundreds of millions of dollar set aside for new dams, roads and other infrastructure.
Expert says powerful change needed
One Australian expert suggests radical reforms are needed in Australia’s energy regulatory system to cut electricity and gas bills for consumers.
Graphene game gets local eyes looking
Local mining companies are rushing to supply the high-tech materials of the future.
NBN's new maps pass politicians' doors
NBN is ramping up the rollout of its ‘multi-technology mix’, and curiously, the electorates of both the Prime Minister and Treasurer are on the list.
Records tumble in solar plane's wake
The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft has completed the longest continuous flight in human history without consuming a single drop of fuel.
Uber on the list for broad NSW inquiry
A New South Wales government task force has been formed to examine the future of the state's taxi and ride-sharing services, like Uber.
Union holds firm in Tas port stoush
A stand-off between crew members of an oil tanker in Tasmania and the ship's operator has been referred to the Industrial Relations Commission.
Apprentice network to smooth transition
The Federal Government has launched the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (Apprenticeship Network) this week, which it says will help get more students into apprenticeships.
BP to pay in multi-billion dollar oil deal
Energy giant BP has agreed to a $US18.7 billion ($24.5 billion) settlement over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Saudi prince to spread incredible wealth
Saudi tycoon Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has promised his entire $US32 billion ($41.8 billion) fortune to charitable projects.
New fuel deal brings road relief
Councils nationwide are celebrating the ALP's proposal to direct revenue from the first two years of the fuel excise indexation, about $1.1 billion, towards additional Roads to Recovery funding.