Archived News for Industry Professionals
A new company focused on mine safety and emergency response is getting off the ground.
Papers pass over loud calls for roads
South Australia’s latest State Budget is out, but figures in the freight industry say their pressing needs have been ignored.
Poseidon nets Black Swan for nickel boost
Poseidon Nickel is buying the Black Swan mine from Russian giant Norilsk Nickel.
Rio's contracts give berth to locals
Several contracts for infrastructure at Rio Tinto's Cape Lambert project have been decided.
States' link to spread quick, safe learning
The NTC has shaken hands with a US counterpart on a deal to share what they’ve learned about safety and productivity.
Truss backs truck links after platoon proposal
Federal infrastructure minister Warren Truss has backed a look at ‘platooning’ truck technology as a way to boost productivity.
Coal swap could bring more sun to SA
A new feasibility study is considering the benefits of replacing a major South Australian coal power station with a field of mirrors focused on a single tower.
Energetic rubbish to dump hundreds of jobs
A US company is working on a $1.25 billion bio-energy project, which could see rubbish and human waste turned into electricity for Iran.
Family figures fail to slow storming tax repeal
Economists say that the repeal of the carbon and mining taxes could cost households much more than they save.
Smooth ride on site sold in Victoria
The leader of the Victorian Labor Party has avoided comment on more media reports ahead of this week’s union corruption inquiries.
Unions say details leaking ahead of proper inquiry
As the Royal Commission into union corruption gets underway this week a number of figures say they are already facing inquiry, as details and evidence are leaked to the media
Federal moves threaten ACT's renewable goal
The ACT’s ambitious push for 90 per cent renewable energy by 2020 could be at risk, with a local energy and climate economist saying it could become too difficult in coming years.
Outlook sees bright times ahead for rooftop PV
An outlook report by a leading international finance group says Australia will sink billions more into solar energy over the next fifteen years.
TAFE-Uni linked launched in $200 million push for the bush
The Federal Education Minister has officially opened Queensland’s first dual sector university.
$8 billion extreme weather fix finished
Building and roadwork for “the biggest reconstruction effort in Australia’s history” have been completed in Queensland.
Automated truck tests flagged in strategy paper
‘Platooning’ trucks could be tested on Australian roads, with a national body indicating it is interested in the benefits of partly-automated transport.
Billions in backlog to bring NSW up to speed
Federal motoring body NRMA has called on the Coalition Government to address a mound of backlogged road projects in NSW.
Breach sweep sees rise in non-compliance
New figures show more trucks were tested and more safety issues uncovered as Operation Austrans continues.
Deadly work rate hits high point
New figures show a spike in mining-related deaths at work, up to the highest rate in over a decade.
Evidence gathered for drones' day in court
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is looking at legal action against a drone operator who allegedly hit a triathlon runner with an unmanned aircraft in Western Australia.
Melbourne moves to ease transport strain
A range of upgrades have been announced for Melbourne’s road and public transport networks.