Archived News for Industry Professionals - October, 2018
Hundreds of workers could lose their jobs under a restructure of the Hail Creek coal mine announced this week.
Fourteen QR staff fail tests
Fourteen Queensland Rail (QR) staff have been sacked after failing drug and alcohol tests at work.
Locals voice fracking objection
Indigenous people from remote parts of the Northern Territory says they have not given permission for Origin Energy to frack their land.
UK uranium deal being redrawn
Australia is working on a post-Brexit nuclear deal with the United Kingdom.
Hunt wants silicosis focus
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has called on state workplace regulators to immediately investigate the risk of silicosis for stonemasons.
Scientists want new eyes on Australia
The Australian Academy of Science says a ‘downward-looking telescope’ should be used to unlock Australia’s hidden mineral wealth.
Shell launches new digs
Shell has announced a significant expansion of its onshore gas operations in Queensland.
Adelaide uni signs arms deal
Student activists have rallied against “weapons research” at the University of Adelaide.
Union bails in Labor row
The United Firefighters Union (UFU) has pulled out of the Victorian Trades Hall Council amid bullying claims.
New boat coating tested
A new coating can cut the build-up of algae and barnacles on ship hydraulic components, according to tests on HMAS Canberra.
IPCC warns of warming
The UN says greenhouse gas pollution must reach zero by about 2050 in order to stop global warming at 1.5 degrees.
Safety show hits NSW roads
The NSW Resources Regulator has kicked off Safe Work Month with its annual Health and Safety at Small Mines Roadshow.
Unions call for pay change
Unions want a dramatic shakeup of the way employees can negotiate pay and conditions.
WA boosts penalties
Penalties for breaches of Western Australia’s workplace health and safety laws have increased.
Alcoa knocks down Anglesea
Alcoa has successfully demolished the old Anglesea power station in Victoria despite concerns about asbestos in the building.
Labor launches lithium plan
The Australian Labor Party (ALP) has laid out plans to boost Australia’s battery metals industry.
Labour stoush hits solar farm
Construction at Australia's largest photovoltaic (PV) solar farm has been interrupted.
New office for robo-cars
The Federal Government has created a new body to help prepare for the pending arrival of automated vehicles.
Wind turbine tests enforced
The Victorian Government has launched new rules for testing wind turbine noise.
Wind warming assessed
A new study has measured the potential environmental impacts of running a nation on wind power.