Archived News for Industry Professionals - July, 2023
The Australian construction industry has been hit again, as prominent Gold Coast builder GCB Constructions slides into administration.
Mining effects checked
A NSW Parliamentary inquiry will look at mining’s impact on health and the environment.
RTBU takes action on Qube
NSW’s Rail Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) has initiated legal action to terminate Qube's lockout of 200 workers.
Generational bill prepped
New laws could see the Federal Government forced to consider climate impacts on future generations when approving ...
Korean picked for army build
Australia has for the first time issued a major military deal to an Asian country.
New emissions checks planned
Australia's governments are coming together to tackle emissions from infrastructure construction.
Big SEQ plan released
Proponents have launched the South East Queensland City Deal Implementation Plan.
Casual change detailed
Labor is considering new rights for casual workers, but business worries persist.
Folding sheets for new prints
Japanese scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking ‘4D printing’ method.
Light shined on fatal work
Researchers are investigating what drives suicidal thoughts in the Australian construction industry.
Safety snapshot shows rise
New statistics show a rise in work-related injuries among apprentices and trainees.
Union block knocked in court
The CFMEU has been hit with a $60,000 fine for the use of its ‘No Ticket, No Start’ tactic.
Bodies back green power
Renewables, led by wind and solar, have retained their position as Australia’s cheapest new-build electricity generation.
Locals link for big hydrogen
Three Indigenous groups are teaming up with investors to pioneer a $3 billion green hydrogen venture in WA.
US pushes local nuclear
US congressmen are urging Australian policymakers to embrace nuclear energy.
Woodside deals with drop
Woodside Energy has experienced a sharp decline in its average production price, sliding from $85 to $63 per barrel.
MinRes shifts lithium plans
Mineral Resources (MinRes) has decided to walk away from a lucrative billion-dollar lithium deal.