Archived News for Industry Professionals - November, 2014
Experts have picked apart a 'game-changing' renewable energy deal between China and the US too see if it can match its own hype.
Job worries as Mackay outsources
The Queensland Services Union wants a better look at the Mackay Regional Council’s new private consulting partnership.
Train dust claims don't wash with Council
The New South Wales Minerals Council says the industry cannot afford to cover coal trains to protect environmental and human health, and says fireplaces are a bigger risk anyway.
Gas money goes to NSW farmers and locals
A new compensation scheme has been opened for NSW farmers, which will see the state opened up for new coal seam gas (CSG) mining licences.
Parties stop RET talks, leave sector less certain
Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane has issued an official press release slamming the Labor Party for giving up on the Renewable Energy Target (RET).
Bechtel's big intake to boost whole sector
Engineering giant Bechtel has made one of the biggest single intakes of apprentices in the Australian history, signing up hundreds of new workers across three liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants.
Health among concerns as SA factories slow
Domestic violence, crime, suicide have all been highlighted as potential consequences of the decline of Australian manufacturing.
Late night truck ban slammed
The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) says night curfews for heavy vehicles in Melbourne are short-sighted and possibly useless.
Slow going as Lanco comes up short
Western Australia’s South Griffin coal mine stopped production for the third time in four months, due to the mine’s owners withholding money.
Strike averted as Union ties down tugboat deal
Strikes at the Port Hedland port have been called off, with a deal reached between unions and Teekay Shipping.
Bodies float worries on offshore gas
A public hearing today will listen to safety concerns about floating liquefied natural gas projects off the West Australian coast.
Federal funds for clean burn in SA
Funding has been secured for a demonstration-scale fuel plant in South Australia, which converts marine microalgae into green crude.
Locals cut off while Energex keeps the change
Over a billion dollars in “savings” held by Queensland state-owned energy company Energex will stay there, kept in the coffers while residents across the state pay ever-higher prices.
Tech giant to improve sea search
IBM has linked with an energy company to research faster ways to find oil and gas reserves under the sea floor.
Trains swing on dueling promises
The current Victoria Premier has laid some large promises on the table, if the state in which he is not polling well returns him to power.
Big reveal shows low cost of tax-cheating
Insiders have leaked a huge tranche of Luxembourg tax deals, exposing the schemes and scams used by Australian and international companies to pay virtually no tax.
Quest to end Ebola questioned
Strong questions are being asked just days after the Government announced it would try to facilitate more Australian health workers helping the fight against Ebola in West Africa.
West could get off iron price
A West Australian business lobby says the economy can move away from construction and mining, despite rising unemployment.
Councils go alone on asbestos, with Federal help limited
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) is helping the state’s councils with their asbestos issues, as Federal assistance stops at the border.
Pro-coal local climate stands against IPCC's call
The Federal Government has admonished the Opposition for some strong comments on the future of the coal industry.
Age the forgotten page in discrimination law
Experts warn that many job advertisements may actually be in breach of human rights law.