Archived News for Industry Professionals

Funding has been awarded to a number of projects aimed at creating a truly sustainable fisheries industry for Australia.

Lobby says thousands of new workers needed, many disagree

The Australian Industry Group wants to increase the immigration intake cap by 30,000 people in the next financial year, saying the country needs more skilled workers.

Pilbara drivers say local pool is far from dry

A group of Western Australian truckies have countered the push by the ATA to bring in heavy vehicle operators on 457 visas.

Solid blocks should hold back bullying torrent

A senior lecturer at the University of New South Wales has doused some of the mounting concern over new workplace bullying laws.

Split leaves Hunt standing on RET, PM looking for more coal fires

The Federal Environment Minister is one of a dwindling number still in support of Australia’s Renewable Energy target, with the Prime Minister more excited about the “superabundance” of coal.

Study heats up on people burning to work in NT

Anyone who has seen the news or been outside recently will know that Australia is experiencing a hot flush.

New age of European gas coming as BP stretches further

Many European counties will have an entirely new set of options for resources and energy in coming years, as a number of major projects bring the continent’s new power paradigm closer.

Santos owns up to spills and leaks in NSW forest

One of Australia’s largest oil and gas firms has been fined for the failed reporting of more than dozen environmental incidents.

Stressed staff use internet as escape, study says

A recent study has suggested that people who feel pressured or overloaded at work may waste time on the internet as a coping mechanism.

Study suggests local gas stash unlikley

A federal government report has all but destroyed the chance of some of Australia putting gas on reserve, set aside for domestic manufacturing.

Tape cutting takes off with mandates laid out

Federal cabinet ministers will spend the next few weeks rooting out redundant and unnecessary laws, after the Prime minister mandated that thousands be repealed.

Appeals stall rates and roads after $2.5 mil Broken Hill bill

An appeal has been launched in an ongoing battle over rates and responsibilities for councils and companies near Broken Hill.

Big questions on bacterial baggage tackled

Questions have been answered about the complex array of bacteria that live in and on our bodies, one of the most exciting and expansive new fields of biology.

Cheap fix for water split could yield new power

A new technique may bring a totally renewable reality a little bit closer, improving the ways electricity from wind and solar can be stored.

Reports warn of action at Dawson mine

Industrial action seems likely as a battle brews at one of Queensland's largest coal mines.

A new view to see goods move better

Some of the world's brightest minds have come up with a new way to move packets, which could speed up movements in virtual and physical networks.

Local short films plug good health in NT

A record company in the Northern Territory is helping with a series of short films to spread good health messages to remote regions.

New school rules signify unsafe times

Reports say a raft of changes will be rolled-out in some Victorian schools, after the state's education department was taken to court over ongoing asbestos concerns.

Fossils feeling green pinch, move to slice services

Reports this week claim two giants of the petrol game are looking to sell their Australian refineries and petrol stations.

Green paper shows cheap path to cut pollution

A few details from the Federal Government's Direct Action climate policy have been released in a new green paper, and have already been slammed by the Opposition and environmentalists.