Archived News for Industry Professionals - October, 2016
New research has looked at the 'thermal inequality' created by a lack of trees in poorer suburbs.
Local builds get Federal funds
The last infrastructure projects to receive money from the National Stronger Regions Fund have been announced.
Joyce questions QLD's dam choice
The Queensland Government has rejected Commonwealth funding for dam feasibility studies.
Landers lime tanks on the way
A giant metal tube will soon start playing an important role in south-east Queensland’s water security.
ASC split outlined
The Federal Government is looking at splitting the Adelaide-based shipbuilder ASC into three separate companies.
BP ditches Bight drills
BP is abandoning plans for exploration drilling in the Great Australian Bight.
Broken Hill service marks dark toll
A crowd of hundreds has gathered in hot and windy conditions to attend a memorial service for generations of fallen miners.
Samsung's burns could hurt
What started as a small issue could now hurt tech giant Samsung’s bottom line.
Gas tax far from firing
As Australia’s gas exports reach incredible levels, a tax designed to share the profits does nothing.
Power play leads to security review
Energy ministers have agreed to an independent review of the nation's energy security by chief scientist Alan Finkel.
QLD sprints for Carmichael approval
The Queensland Government is fast-tracking the remaining approvals for Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
Remote scheme hurting workers
Job providers say a remote work for the dole scheme is “causing more harm than good”.
Report calls for smart city changes
Infrastructure Victoria has called for a congestion tax in Melbourne's city centre.
Major emitter moves toward accord
The world's third largest emitter of greenhouse gases has formally joined the Paris agreement on climate change.
Bacteria could help capture CO2
Bacteria may form an exciting new generation of stored carbon dioxide (CO2) monitors.
Black lung prevention plugged
More monitoring and education will help prevent black lung in New South Wales, authorities say.
Miners reject Nats' cash grab
WA Nationals leader Brendon Grylls is keeping up his fight for a $5 tax per tonne of iron ore.
Report calls for super to stay low
Compulsory superannuation should be frozen at 9.5 per cent, the Grattan Institute says.
Slow response to UN foam finding
The UN says firefighting foam formerly used at Australian government sites is linked to serious disease.
Unrelated claims launch RET debate
Josh Frydenberg is calling for a “real debate” about renewable energy...