Archived News for Industry Professionals - July, 2013
More signs of a slow-down in the economy of Australia’s biggest trading partner have sparked a drop in the AUD.
Greens call out Port on figure-fudging
The sale of Newcastle's port has been mired by accusations of bodged figures from the New South Wales Greens.
Forest fight at loggerheads
The new Federal Environment Minister has flown into (or at least over) hot water in Tasmania, joining the battle on multiple fronts between Government, conservationists and miners.
Nation-wide shale policy plugged
A report on the cost and impact of shale coal mining says Australia needs to adopt nation-wide legislation before the practice escalates.
Old favourite wins NSW Worst Road poll
New South Wales has voted for its worst road and unsurprisingly picked the Pacific Highway.
Algae fuel potential blooms
A University of Queensland scientist has found a native algae species which could provide real hope for the development of commercially viable fuels from algae.
Fukushima fallout confirmed
Radioactive water is leaking from the broken Fukishima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean, with rumours now confirmed by the plant’s operator.
Funds flow from Sydney Water
Water is serious business in New South Wales, with reports Sydney Water have shelled out over $7 million just for a website, meanwhile the Minister for Finance and Services announces the allocation of $755 million worth of contracts to upgrade the Sydney Water network.
Heat-check to gauge river potential
Researchers will use some novel techniques to assess the state of Australia’s inland rivers, and determine what might result from over-extraction of groundwater in the future.
Human costs of coal in China
Greenpeace is accusing a Chinese state-owned mining company of massive damage to Mongolian water systems, allegedly sucked dry by the unquenchable coal-mining effort.
Mine funds pumped for dumping
Investigations have led to charges for several Queensland mining operators, after it was found they had improperly dumped wastewater into local systems.
Teething issue reveals Gippsland monster
An ancient tooth found in a riverbed near Gippsland has led to the discovery of a pre-historic water-dwelling reptile.
Uranium upswing illuminates outlook
The Federal Government is glowing over uranium - looking toward a radioactive future to boost Australian jobs and the economy, despite a global drop in nuclear power production.
Australia on board the freight train
Industry experts have observed a shift in favour of Australian logistics industry development and expansion of haulage-management technology.
Celebrating the art of building
An event in Sydney will see four dramatic examples of fine Australian engineering celebrated as works of industrial art.
Cruze halted, engineers summoned
More strife for the embattled Australian car-maker, with reports Holden is waiting on engineers to finish the new Cruze.
Industry clearing up invisible gas claims
The chief executive of Origin Energy says the Coal Seam Gas industry should be completely transparent to allay fears from anti-CSG groups.
Katherine skirted for $10 million
The Federal Government has announced it will put up $10 million for the first stage of a heavy vehicle bypass of Katherine in the Northern Territory.
Major rail link tender sought
One Australian company may take on the biggest job of its history, with the call put out for tenders to build Victoria’s East West Rail Link.
Mining profits hit IT hiring
A new study says the rate of hiring in the technology sector has been reduced by a downturn in mining profits.
Peabody slashes 400 jobs in QLD and NSW
Peabody Energy will cut 400 positions across its NSW and QLD coal mines, pointing to challenging market conditions as the reason for sackings.