Archived News for Industry Professionals - February, 2016
A senior union figure has been held up as an example of “an intolerable culture that prevails” in the CFMEU.
Watchdog to wrestle runaway fuel price
The competition watchdog wants Australia's major petrol retailers to explain their massive retail margins.
Market reacts to Rio's dour dividend call
Rio Tinto says its dividends will fall in future years, sending its own stock tumbling after the announcement.
ALGA wants building bank to secure future
Local government authorities say billions of dollars of infrastructure is at risk.
Auburn's issues to air-out in suspension
NSW Local Government Minister Paul Toole has suspended Sydney’s infamous Auburn Council.
Explanation expected on China mining links
More mud has been slung at Liberal minister Stuart Robert over his links with Chinese businesspeople.
Alcoa marks big billion
Alcoa is celebrating a big mining milestone, having pulled its billionth tonne of bauxite from the ground in Western Australia.
Climate effects felt worst by low-emitters
New research shows the countries that emit the least greenhouses gasses suffer the most from them.
Coal miner slugged with fire safety case
Worksafe Victoria is bringing charges against Hazelwood Power Corporation over a long-running coal mine fire that smothered the town of Morwell.
Home shopping blocks road remotely
It is easy to assume that online shopping is ‘greener’ than physically visiting a store, but that may not be the case.
Hunter looking up on approval progress
Business owners say the Hunter Valley region has been buoyed by recent approvals.
Mona Vale crash in court
The Transport Workers' Union wants Chain of Responsibility changes, as the trial of a truck driver over the deaths of two people begins.
TWU makes parliamentary stand
The Maritime Union of Australia is mid-way into its latest campaign to protect jobs at sea, with strikes and action on numerous fronts.
Unions to play for lost pay
Unions are hoping a new legal precedent will help them recover millions of dollars in lost wages.
Energy drinks linked to off-beats
As people continue to quaff high levels of caffeine-filled energy drinks, experts are looking at what the effect might be.
NSW told to go for green, not gas
The New South Wales Opposition says the Government should look at new renewables, not CSG.
Old gear not helping NSW TAFE
The NSW Government has been accused of wasting millions on a faulty TAFE IT system.
Shell sheds thousands in oil price pinch
Royal Dutch Shell is cutting 10,000 jobs worldwide on the back of an 87 per cent plunge in annual net profits.
Carmichael clears green hurdle
The Queensland Government has given permission that could see Adani get started on Australia’s largest coal mine.
Survey shows need for bigger net
Three-quarters of Australian voters realise corruption is not limited to unions.
Clive's big bill outlined
Leaked documents suggest Clive Palmer could face a clean-up bill of over one billion dollars for his Queensland nickel refinery.