Archived News for Industry Professionals - February, 2015
Australian experts will help the Malaysian oil and gas industry leap into a new age.
Brains meet to form tomorrow's tech skills
Questacon is helping science teachers boost the number of Australians with STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) skills.
Bradken's bad run hits share price
Shares in a major Australian resource engineering firm have plummeted on the back of its latest figures.
China executes gangster mine boss
China has executed a mining billionaire for “organising and leading a mafia-style group”, murder and other crimes.
Dangerous load fine delivered to Mainfreight
Dangerous goods compliance breaches dating back several years have cost logistics provider Mainfreight $88,500.
Fuel prices float back from five-year low
The Australian Institute of Petroleum says recent good fuel prices will soon be back to normal.
Lobby speaks out against union's port talk
The Australian Road Transport Industrial Organisation (ARTIO) has taken action against the Maritime Union of Australia’s (MUA) attempt to change the Stevedoring Industry Award 2010.
Rio Tinto sharpens iron staff ahead of cuts
Reports say Rio Tinto is planning deep cuts across its iron ore business.
RSRT's first checks on waste
The Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT) has announced its first investigation of the year will be aimed at the waste management sector.
Sydney Uni expels high-emitting stocks
The University of Sydney has become the latest big Australian institution to get cold feet on coal.
Terms questioned in $20b sub deal
The Prime Minister says the Australian Submarine Corporation will have a shot at a $20 billion dollar submarine-building contract, but there are fears it may just be a rouse.
Union calls AirAsia to ground
The Transport Workers Union wants AirAsia banned from Australian airspace.
ACT contracts drift outside borders
Joe Hockey will not be bothered by the ACT’s latest blights on the landscape, with three wind energy contracts going to projects well outside the nation’s capital.
Casino bid on hold as QLD poll rolls on
The political situation in Queensland could push back an $8 billion mega-resort project near Cairns.
Coal costs up in the air
Analysts say Victoria’s increased demand for coal power since the axing of the carbon tax is increasing Australia’s energy industry emissions.
Greens seek points between the lines of MP's letter
The Greens have leapt on a letter written by NSW Roads Minister Duncan Gay, which they say shows some serious risks in electricity privatisation.
Greens' coal plan would damn whole industry
The Greens have unveiled a plan to end all coal mining in New South Wales.
HIA bets on good year for home-building
The latest HIA New Home Sales Report predicts a good year ahead for the new home building sector.
New metal brings big boost on nano-scale
Material scientists have developed a new kind of light-weight steel that is as strong as titanium.
Report calls for passport to better building
A Federal Government report has suggesting setting up a system of ‘building passports’ to improve poor energy performance in the built environment.