Archived News for Industry Professionals
Prison overcrowding could be creating an increasingly dangerous work environment for staff, according to the Law Institute of Victoria.
Weighty debate on shipping containers
The International Transport Federation wants to see a mandatory weight limit for shipping containers criss-crossing the world’s oceans, warning of vast dangers posed by unweighed or mis-declared loads.
Approval for double-barreled energy fix
New homes could have their power and hot water provided by a single device, now approved for use.
Auditors asked to lay off the little guy
The federal Minister for Small Business has instructed the Australian Tax office to lay-off on audits of independent contractors and the self-employed.
Clear thoughts found amid the noise
New research has digitally remastered our view of the brain, leading to a clearer picture which could help define better methods for brain-computer interfacing.
Easy sell on smart arm for strokes
Researchers at north Queensland universities have reportedly been fending off waves of interest in their new robot arm for stroke suffers.
Energy and bank boss plugs uranium dump
A senior figure in Australian resources and finance has said that the country could play a big role in the world’s nuclear future, if it does not mind holding the radioactive bag.
Firms to patch cannon-balled broadband plans
Several companies in the telecoms industry are taking the uncertainty over the future of the National Broadband Network as an opportunity to drum up some profits.
Minister spies untapped gas, gets head of steam
The new federal Environment Minister has begun tackling the ‘green tape’ he sees as strangling progress – hunting up 50 gas and energy projects left in limbo.
Power in SA; clean, green and cheap
A recent study has found South Australia is reaching an ideal mix of cleaner, greener and cheaper energy sources, with residents paying $88 per year less for electricity now than in 2009.
Report cuts to core of water risk in QLD
A new report says millions of litres of water are at risk from proposed coal mines in Queensland’s Galilee Basin.
Workers' rights wrist-slap could be telling
Workers from a liquid gas project in Western Australia have been fined after their industrial action was found to be unlawful.
Stormy conditions settling at Billabong
The rolling tide that is Australian surfwear company Billabong seems to have landed on new shores, settling on a finance deal and new chief executive for the label.
Workforce support asked to prop up schools
Foreign workers will be slugged thousands of dollars for public education in Western Australia, for services that are free to everyone else.
Fingal mine finds green light
Amid legal challenges on several sites the Tasmanian government has approved a new coal mine for the state, giving the go-ahead to a $50 million project in the Fingal Valley
Looking to give back to plentiful town
Australian advocates for regional governments have taken stock of the state of Port Hedland in Western Australia, looking to see what the community which provides so much resource wealth needs in return.
Premier calls for Federal car loan
There may be little joy for Holden workers this Christmas, if the South Australian Premier’s predictions are correct.
Annulments in lawyers' matrimony
Disruptive business practices are reportedly shaking up the lawyer’s profession; recent figures show pay rates are dropping, staff are switching all over the place and overall revenues for some top firms have dropped.
Award rewards ethical enterprise
An award has been created to recognise Australia’s most conscientious business - in an effort to make the country a better place for everyone.
Funding pool filled for range of research
A total funding pool of nearly half a million dollars has been put up for investigator-driven research in Australia.
Publishing pay to nullify nattering
One company has made an interesting move to combat inter-office jealousy over rumoured pay rates; telling everyone in the company exactly what everyone else earns.