Archived News for Industry Professionals
The NSW Opposition says documents revealing harmful spills of pollutants should be publicly available.
Big bang won't stop SpaceX quest
The sudden explosion of a multi-million dollar engineering project has been dubbed “an anomaly”.
Cheap homes built to better local minds
An Australian university-run project has seen teams of young engineers design and build houses for rural Cambodian communities.
Cyborg sommelier gives a sip of the future
Australian students have made a technological breakthrough that may herald a new age of robotics and automation in our daily lives.
Huge hiring heralds progress at Carmichael
Indian mining firm Adani is looking to hire 5,000 workers for the Carmichael coal project in Queensland.
In-flight tech check means more screen time for all
Authorities say safety will not be compromised now that airline passengers can keep their devices switched on during take-off and landing.
Jail time docks at ferry bosses' door
The former boss of Sydney Ferries has been jailed for using his work credit card to splurge on cars, holidays and renovations.
MacFarlane gives details of real pipe dream
Federal industry minister Ian MacFarlane is working on a plan for a national gas network.
Resourceful robots uncover new concerns
Concern is churning-up as a Canadian company prepares to launch a new mining project on the sea floor near Papua New Guinea.
Safety sector puts out call for more
Safe Work Australia will launch Safe Work month with a free online event for those with an interest in the OHS industry.
Trucks slowed after SA incident
Trucks on Adelaide’s South Eastern Freeway will have their speed clamped down to 60km/h after a tragic crash last week.
Australians boost Ebola backing to protect African interests
Australian firms operating in West Africa a preparing for the threat of Ebola outbreak, as the Federal Government pledges more money to fight the growing plague.
Big solar walks as Government baulks
The Australian Federal Government’s skittishness about renewable energy systems has forced one solar power giant to look elsewhere.
Calm before a profitable storm for Santos
The shifting state of oil and gas is reflected on the bottom line of major producer Santos.
Fight to condemn phoenix to ashes
Regulators say they are cracking down on ‘phoenix’ activity and dodgy pay arrangements in the construction sector.
Future fuel from low-power water split
As major car-makers Toyota, Hyundai and Honda prepare to release vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells, a new device could help the spread of advanced transport.
Council sends loud state signal on gas
One New South Wales council has clearly stated its opposition to dangerous gas mining.
FIFO suicide rate brings state inquiry
The Western Australian Government has announced an inquiry into suicides among fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers.
Town forced off ground by new climate tide
One regional capital and its residents will have to move, as rising sea levels bring oceanfront views too close for comfort.
Grant to shake-up nuclear design with salty new reactor
An experimental energy company has secured $US2 million to build a molten salt reactor that eats nuclear waste.
Applications in ACT to find those touched by asbestos
ACT tenants and homeowners can now apply to find out if they have lived in a home contaminated by asbestos fibres.