Archived News for Industry Professionals

The latest youth unemployment figures show tough times in many regions, with some areas seeing dramatic spikes in joblessness over the last few years.

Bungled bund wall begs closer view

Several bodies are calling for increased scrutiny of the Port of Gladstone, as the federal environment department moves to delay its decision on leaking dredge spoils.

Senate retains tax some say undermines mining

The Senate has rejected the Federal Government's attempt to bury the mining tax, voting down legislation to abolish the MRRT by 35 votes to 32.

Camp energy planning can benefit all round

Mining companies often weigh environmental outcomes against economic ones, and choose actions which benefit the latter, but researchers say with better planning they can have the best of both worlds.

Cootes offloads dodgy trucks to make NSW grade

Cootes Transport has demonstrated that it can be a safe, valid and compliant trucking company - enough for it to be allowed to continue operating in New South Wales.

Court supports rules for tweeting truckies

Courts have supported logistics operator Linfox's social media policy, and the firing of one staff member who insulted a manager online.

Firies union says report shows more to Morwell

The United Firefighters Union has accused Victorian authorities of sending its members to battle the Morwell mine fire with inadequate protection from poisonous fumes, and against the warnings of its own expert.

Industry calls for road charge change for more funding avenues

A new report has added weight to the argument that all users should pay for roads, highlighting new ways to fund advanced infrastructure.

New air of safe driving blows through NSW roads

Some New South Wales drivers will have breathalysers attached to their ignition systems in coming weeks, as the state rolls out its technological weapon in the fight for road safety.

Old school planning programs slammed

Some of the biggest names in transport planning say current computer models are inadequate and obsolete.

Rail boss wants inroads to Chinese imports

The chief executive of Australia’s largest rail company has encouraged growth through free trade with China, while firing 50 staff.

Smashing plates make mountains curl

Advanced modelling has solved a generations-old geological question, as scientists investigate why long, curvy mountains form near places where tectonic plates smash together.

Job loss rumours swirl around long supply line

A regional newspaper has reported that a major gas project could be getting shut down, but the company behind has said nothing.

Nuclear on list for novel, profitable, new Australian age

A new report from analysts at Deloitte Access Economics has highlighted 25 sectors that could drive the Australian economy in the future, including nuclear power generation and waste storage.

Woodside wants half-century of floating gas flows

Woodside’s floating Browse gas project will produce 17,000 barrels of LNG per day for fifty years, the company hopes.

Abetz lays groundwork for broad building changes

The Federal Government believes jobs and capital are at stake, as it moves to reduce union power on building sites.

Age-pay adjustment condemned

Paying 20-year-old workers at the same rate as 21-year-olds will “kill jobs” and rend the already struggling retail sector, an industry lobby says.

Closed talks in Tasmania to chop up tree deal

The newly-elected Tasmanian government has made the first cuts in its effort to fell the Tasmanian Forests Agreement.

Tech firms try for transparency while Joyce dangles cows

Some of the world’s leading online companies and communities have spoken out about efforts to “fast track” the Trans-Pacific Partnership, saying governments should ease up in their push to create a corporate-friendly, freedom-restricting future.