Archived News for Industry Professionals
The University of New South Wales has a new head of mining engineering, bringing in a expert form years in the field.
Overhaul to bring short, fast path to work
Unions support the scrapping of medical review panels for injured South Australian workers, as part of a WorkCover overhaul.
Sham engineer plied dodgy trade statewide
It has been revealed that a fake engineer worked on projects in Queensland using a false name and qualifications.
Still no solid ground for big road build
The Victorian Government has had to defend the meagre amount of information it has put out about a multi-billion dollar road building plan.
Truck checks find little in tragic wake
A fatal crash prompted BP to pull its tanker fleet in for safety checks on the weekend.
Clough gets $55 million worth of gaseous growth
Australian engineering firm Clough has bought US LNG engineering group CH-IV International.
Heads roll over developers' dodgy path
The Greens are seeking to remove a politician who admitted receiving payment from banned property developers.
Mental health makes for dangerous work
Mental health nursing is one of the most dangerous professions in the country, with alarming stats showing a high rate of assault.
New loo to lower the lid on illness
A life-saving solar-powered toilet has been developed for a UN-backed project to improve global sanitation.
Over-powered nation blamed on all sources
South-eastern Australia won’t need any more generators for at least 10 years, according to new analysis.
Strike for new time in QLD
UPDATE 12/08: The Fair Work Commission has released an interim decision ordering the CFMEU to stop strike action at Curtis Island.
Uranium could be slowed by global moves
Australian authorities have warned that they may ban the export of local uranium to Russia.
Deep debt takes toll on TAFEs
Five Victorian TAFEs face a "significant decline" in finances, as cuts begin to strip the important training provider.
First steps made harder by harsh state of jobs
An unexpected jump in the unemployment rate has brought a particularly hard hit to youth joblessness.
Planning plans slammed as 'socialist'
One Local Government Association may have to fight to retain council control over planning decisions, after a range of “socialist” reforms were proposed.
Wild Rivers ditched for protection from red tape
The Queensland Government has successfully repealed the state's Wild Rivers Act - a move conservationists say will take a major toll on some of the world’s last free-flowing rivers.
$1.2 million speed fine shines light on bosses' responsibility
A Sydney trucking company will pay for years of dodgy operations in the form of nearly 200 fines.
Albo says ALP won't block roads bill
The Labor Party says it will support the Federal Government's Roads to Recovery scheme, despite the Coalition blaming it for delays.
Anger mounts before building starts at huge new hub
There has been outrage and ire at a community meeting to discuss a big new freight hub proposal for Sydney.
Cheap fuel fumes assessed for safety
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) says it will investigate the risks that come with diesel fumes from coal ships.
Cracks slip through lax rail checks in Victoria
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has blamed degraded tracks for a derailment in Victoria.