Archived News for Industry Professionals - January, 2017
Aerospace giant Airbus is testing a prototype self-piloted flying car.
Asbestos list marks start of repairs
Queensland Government documents have revealed that dozens of state schools are riddled with asbestos.
Green light for more uranium
Cameco’s proposed Yeelirrie mine in the Goldfields region of Western Australia has been approved...
Small truck safety extolled
Isuzu director Phil Taylor has reflected on the importance of safety for small truck fleets.
Abbott takes aim at green power
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has interjected into Australia’s renewable energy debate.
Worldwide e-waste reviewed
Research has warned that waste from discarded electronic gadgets and electrical appliances poses a threat to health and the environment.
'Water trigger' praised for river change
Conservationists are celebrating legal action that led the federal environment minister to stop Santos dumping coal seam gas waste water in the Surat Basin.
Charges laid for nickel spill
The owners of WA’s Ravensthorpe nickel mine have been fined for a high-risk accident two years ago.
Green light for yellowcake
WA’s Environment Minister has granted approval for what could be the state’s first uranium mine.
Mega-factories should make way
The burning stacks that typify many industrial sites are seen as a wasted opportunity by engineers.
Official review to cover colleges
An upcoming audit will examine the $1.84 million grant to a training college run by former Family First Senator Bob Day.
China churning billions into green power
China says it will pour 2.5 trillion yuan ($493 billion) into renewable power generation by 2020.
Gas giant aims low in LNG glut
A top figure at Woodside Petroleum says the era of LNG mega-projects is over.
Light shed on solar possibilities
Experts say Brisbane is missing out on significant power possibilities.
Powerful storms bring Port worry
Experts have warned of looming health risks from the decommissioned Port Augusta power station.