Archived News for Industry Professionals - May, 2016
Dual promises mean that whoever wins the next election. Adelaide should get a public transport upgrade.
Advisers call for Linc liquidation
PPB Advisory - the administrators of the failed Linc Energy – says the company should be placed into liquidation.
Coal closures kick off WA debate
WA’s Energy Minister says the state’s opposition wants to ruin the coal industry.
Coal-linked black lung rising
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) says a seventh Queensland coal worker has been diagnosed with black lung disease.
Small town has big green target
The Augusta Margaret River Shire says is moving forward with plans to establish a hybrid wind farm to support local industries.
Telstra pours into Pacific optics
Telstra is building fibre-optic networks across the Asia-Pacific region.
Roads getting ready for robo-cars
All tiers of Australian government will have to respond to the rise of driverless cars, experts say.
Nuclear report fallout spreads
The final report from South Australia's Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission has been released.
Firm freed over pile driver death
Hutchinson Builders has been cleared of charges over the death of a workers at Hobart's McRobie Gully Tip.
New hubs sharpen cutting edge
The Federal Government may have funded the next big technological leap.
Orica's profits bring little bang
Explosives firm Orica has seen a 33 per cent slump in half-year profits.
Water warnings tested in court
A major mine expansion in NSW could threaten Sydney's drinking water, a court has been told.
Nuclear naysayers raise concerns
Residents have expressed the anger of many rural communities over plans for a nuclear waste dump.
SA coal going cold
Giant furnaces at Alinta Energy's Port Augusta power station will fire for the last time today.
Uber access expanding
Uber has set up a Public Policy Advisory Board to help it navigate the challenges and controversy of its global expansion.
Feds look local for city delivery
The Federal Government says it will need councils to help it deliver the Smart Policy pillar of its Smart Cities Plan.
Long-awaited rail detailed
The Federal Government has made a $594 million budget commitment to an inland rail network running from Brisbane to Melbourne.
States react to new fiscal view
State governments have given a mixed reading of this week’s Budget, depending largely on the political leaning of their leaders.
Budget baulks at green goals
Authorities say the Federal Government has missed the opportunity to show leadership on nature and climate action.
CSIRO escapes latest swing
CSIRO has avoided major cuts in the new budget, and there are calls for job cuts to be delayed.