Archived News for Industry Professionals - August, 2014
A strike that could hold up millions in resource export has been delayed, because the organisers accidentally scheduled it at the wrong time.
Call for new nationwide tanker rules
Unions want the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT) to bring in new conditions for tanker operators nationwide.
Charges over noxious fumes freed in NSW
One mining company has received a $13,000 fine coupled with $24,000 in costs after one of its mine blasts led to the release of offensive fumes.
Foreign force for Gorgon questioned
The Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union (AMWU) says one company is trying to bring in dozens of foreign workers to avoid hiring Australians for a massive gas project in Western Australia.
Google boss plugs good points for robot cars
The man pushing to get humans out of the driver’s seat says computers will be better behind the wheel.
Headlights shine on poor driving practice
Chinese police are taking an eye-for-an-eye approach to people who over-use their headlights.
Malaysia Airlines makes moves to put past behind
Malaysia Airlines is beginning a phase of overhaul and renewal in the wake of recent air disasters.
New head to dig at novel mine styles
The University of New South Wales has a new head of mining engineering, bringing in a expert form years in the field.
Overhaul to bring short, fast path to work
Unions support the scrapping of medical review panels for injured South Australian workers, as part of a WorkCover overhaul.
Sham engineer plied dodgy trade statewide
It has been revealed that a fake engineer worked on projects in Queensland using a false name and qualifications.
Still no solid ground for big road build
The Victorian Government has had to defend the meagre amount of information it has put out about a multi-billion dollar road building plan.
Truck checks find little in tragic wake
A fatal crash prompted BP to pull its tanker fleet in for safety checks on the weekend.
Clough gets $55 million worth of gaseous growth
Australian engineering firm Clough has bought US LNG engineering group CH-IV International.
Heads roll over developers' dodgy path
The Greens are seeking to remove a politician who admitted receiving payment from banned property developers.
Mental health makes for dangerous work
Mental health nursing is one of the most dangerous professions in the country, with alarming stats showing a high rate of assault.
New loo to lower the lid on illness
A life-saving solar-powered toilet has been developed for a UN-backed project to improve global sanitation.
Over-powered nation blamed on all sources
South-eastern Australia won’t need any more generators for at least 10 years, according to new analysis.
Strike for new time in QLD
UPDATE 12/08: The Fair Work Commission has released an interim decision ordering the CFMEU to stop strike action at Curtis Island.
Uranium could be slowed by global moves
Australian authorities have warned that they may ban the export of local uranium to Russia.
Deep debt takes toll on TAFEs
Five Victorian TAFEs face a "significant decline" in finances, as cuts begin to strip the important training provider.
First steps made harder by harsh state of jobs
An unexpected jump in the unemployment rate has brought a particularly hard hit to youth joblessness.