Archived News for Industry Professionals - May, 2015
The northern part of Australia has been celebrating wins in this week’s federal budget announcement.
Big HR boss denies FIFO health effects
Unions have slammed Chevron’s HR manager for claiming that FIFO rosters do not have adverse health effects.
Wage help to wake dormant workforce
The latest federal budget includes a range of measures with a single goal – getting more people to work.
Alcoa closing Victorian plants
Alcoa will close its coal mine and power station on Victoria's coast in August, putting 85 people out of work.
Aurizon slows $6 billion push
Aurizon's largest shareholder wants the rail and infrastructure giant to shelve its planned $6 billion West Pilbara Iron Ore Project.
Beyondblue takes mental messages out West
Beyondblue is taking its mental health services on the road, offering help to thousands of miners in Western Australia's Pilbara.
Coal looks rough for Rio's new boss
Rio Tinto’s new coal boss has given a fairly gloomy outlook on the future of his new portfolio.
Old deposit could be dug again
A high grade mineral deposit in New South Wales could be mined again, 20 years after it was shut down.
Truck stats show deaths down, injuries rise
New figures show fatal truck crash incidences have risen in the last year.
WA moves on big rail build
The WA Government has requested proposals for the $1.575 billion Perth Freight Link project.
57-storey super-build sets pre-fab benchmark
A Chinese construction company has put together the world’s tallest pre-fab tower in less than three weeks.
Andrews looks at new roads for federal money
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has revealed new costs in the scrapping of the East West Link project, while he tries to garner support for a different road build.
AusPost to make most of digital offerings
Australia Post is partnering with QUT to explore the savings and other opportunities of digital transformation.
Builders want budget to silence strikes, boost confidence
As the Federal Budget looms, business leaders in building and construction have asked for measures to boost building confidence.
Calm construction puts WA workers at risk
West Australia’s housing market is heading for oversupply, leading speculation of large-scale jobs cuts and reductions.
Carmichael claims don't play out
Financial evidence in a Queensland court suggests the proposed Carmichael coalmine in the Galilee Basin would operate at a loss and not bring the public money it promises.
Chimneys chasing panels' place in the sun
While solar panels gain popularity – and increase in efficiency – around the world, experts say some alternative design could help us gain more free power from the Sun.
China's investment to hit incredible figures
Analysts predict up to $60 billion of Chinese money will be poured into the Australian housing market in coming years.
HoloLens hailed as architecture aid
Microsoft’s new wearable hologram projector could revolutionise building and architecture.
Soil turned on new sites for F-35
Construction has commenced on $1.5 billion worth of storage for the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter.