Archived News for Industry Professionals
There has been no shortage of industry groups appealing for support from the newly-elected federal government, but few will be as used to campaigning as consistently as the RACQ in its quest to fix the Bruce Highway.
Race to relegate drivers to back seat
In a race that hopefully will not lead to cut-corners, car manufacturers are rushing to bring self-driving vehicles to the market with German maker Daimler leading the charge.
Toyota cries recall over defective luxury
Toyota has initiated a worldwide recall of 370,000 cars including 2500 from Australia, whose faulty electrics could mean the trip home becomes a crawling limp.
Transport body glad to see Abbott on top
Lobbyists and transport industry authorities are encouraged by the outcome of the weekend’s election, welcoming the new federal government and putting the word out that they are keen to work together.
Forging a deal for Roy Hill mine, roads and port
A recent agreement has secured WA jobs in many trades for a number of years, with one group scoring a billion dollar contract to build large parts of a massive mine.
Miners agonise as Glencore gives no quarter
Hundreds have lost their jobs and worry is widespread among workers at a currently closed mine site in north Queensland.
Nats MP stays green on CSG
A Nationals MP who has just been given a new job says he would be willing to go against the party line on coal seam gas.
Novel model shows real taste for resources
A study by the University of New South Wales, CSIRO, the University of Sydney, and the University of California has tallied the true material footprint of several nations, revealing that some are considerably more resource-hungry than previously reported.
Russians roll ahead on uranium buy-out
One of the country's few functioning uranium mines will soon be Australian in location only.
Coal and iron defy fears with record high
Coal and iron ore miners may be the most surprised to hear warnings about the future of Australia’s commodities markets, with new records set this month for exports to China and Japan.
Gosford gains Uni College boost
Close to $23 million has reportedly been put aside for a new University College in New South Wales.
Indigenous business given solid boost
A new fund has been launched to develop Aboriginal businesses.
New site for country learning hub
The first shovels of soil have been dug to signal the start of work on a new Charles Sturt University (CSU) building in Victoria.
Uni helps build fire safe future
The University of Queensland is brokering exchanges between fire-fighters and engineers to make sure buildings in the future are designed with fire safety as a top priority.
Big firms at bay as port project stalls
Resource companies are being urged to hold on for a massive rail and port project in Western Australia, after work was stopped on the $6 billion development.
Power worker payment is no end to pain
A former power station worker diagnosed with deadly mesothelioma will be paid compensation for his exposure to asbestos.
Support for States' interconnected power boost
The Australian Energy Regulator says there could be benefits to several states if key infrastructure is upgraded.
Boss' bonus boosts base workers
The boss of one of the world’s fastest-growing computer companies has come up with a good way to keep his staff happy and motivated – by giving them money.
Disparity highlighted on Equal Pay Day
Tuesday September 3 was ‘Equal Pay Day’; a reminder of the 64 extra days per year a woman must work for her pay to equal that of a man.
Feds called for in sandy stand-off
Three Queensland MPs have thrown their support behind continuing sand-mining operations on North Stradbroke Island despite widespread environmental and cultural opposition.
Jobs could return after porn email sacking
The Fair Work Commission has ruled that emailing pornography through a work address is not an automatic sacking offence.