Archived News for Industry Professionals
Rail stations on a new line in Sydney have been finished one year ahead of schedule and $100 million under budget, but that does not mean anyone will get to use them just yet.
Transport talks hit the road in Victoria
Authorities are holding workshops across Victoria to give out information on a number of key transport topics.
Trial starts for high-tech trucks' new view
A new system is undergoing trials, one that may soon tell truck drivers what is around the corner or over the hill.
Brandis calls for climate views with a relaxed relation to reality
Federal Attorney-General George Brandis says ignoring people who deny climate science is “medieval”.
Debt deal for North Korea helps Russia move gas south
Russia has waived about $10 billion of North Korean debt in exchange for a gas pipeline through the secretive country to South Korea.
Old power giants up and down in latest numbers
Two major oil and gas firms have reported mixed results in their latest production level figures.
Hunt's team chips at Direct Action dream
The hand-picked team tasked with assessing the federal government’s Direct Action climate change plan says it will not work.
Storage checks find seedy supplies
Australian researchers have sought to find out just how clean our recycled water is.
Cops zoom up to distracted drivers
Victorian police have a new tool for catching unsafe and unfocused drivers – a camera with a very long lens.
Hunt sees years of coal, says carbon will be captured
The Federal Environment minister has given his support for coal as an energy source, saying it will provide power for “decades and decades” to come.
Mining chief to tell Senate his sector needs tax breaks
The mining industry is preparing to tell the Federal Government not to touch its fuel subsidy.
New site for Sydney flights cruising ahead
The Federal Government seems certain to approve the construction of a new airport in Sydney.
Power pushed north in newest one-stop-deal
The Federal Government has given a glimpse of its “one-stop-shop” for environmental approvals in the Northern Territory.
Shifty sheep shipping claims investigated
Australian news reports have raised “serious allegations” that falsified export documents are putting the live export industry at risk.
Age debate rages as far-off changes come closer
The mere mention of lifting the pension age has sent many into a spin, but with strong indications coming from various authorities it is considered quite likely something will happen.
Asbestos spill dealt with after driver's dump and run
An asbestos spill had authorities on their toes in Sydney over the weekend.
Collectors cut ahead of tax repeal
The Australian Tax Office has cut over 70 per cent of its workers from the area responsible for collecting the minerals resource rent tax (MRRT).
Copper mine deaths keep doors closed
Efforts have been made to re-open a Tasmanian mine after the deaths of three workers.
Energy body on threshold of new door policies
A group of energy retailers are close to completing their new code of practice for door-to-door electricity sales.
Industry beats back activists with new digital weapon
The Mineral Council of Australia has launched a new website to show anti-coal activists that the fossil fuel is still popular.
Pole power put aside as small advances fill space
Queensland and Western Australia are ready to ditch parts of their electricity networks, getting rid of poles and wires in regional areas.