Archived News for Industry Professionals - October, 2018
The South Australian Government wants to look for gold and copper in a highly controversial and restricted area.
Victoria joins big China deal
Victoria says it will sign up to China's controversial One Belt, One Road initiative.
Cranes gamed for serious safety
Australian researchers have used video game software to enhance the safety of crane lift training and operation.
Essential issues overhead warning
Essential Energy wants all workers to take a moment to consider electrical safety when working near overhead powerlines.
Pollution deaths tallied
Seven million deaths are caused by air pollution each year, new global stats show.
Takata insiders recall warnings
Whistleblowers say they were silenced when they tried to speak out about defective Takata airbags ...
Electric planes aim at local market
Local engineers say all-electric passenger planes are preparing to take off.
IPA attacks LNP power plays
The IPA has accused the Morrison Government of breaching Liberal values by threatening energy companies.
Leaders call to end coal
Twenty-two eminent Australian scholars and health experts have signed a letter demanding the Federal Government phase out coal.
PM launches power price plan
The Federal Government has announced new measures to help consumers and businesses keep down energy costs.
Probe launched on company collapse
Queensland will hold public examinations into the collapse of two major Queensland construction companies, which allegedly left hundreds of small businesses, subcontractors and suppliers unpaid.
Sulphur used for mineral search
Researchers are using the life cycle of sulphur to predict the location of valuable minerals.
Big pay bad for business
Research suggests bosses with exorbitant pay packets are seen as less effective and influential leaders.
Telstra admits 000 failing
Telstra has taken responsibility for an outage that saw over 1,400 calls to triple-zero going unanswered earlier this year.
Deal signed for PNG power
An Australian company wants to open a new coal-fired power plant and coal mine in Papua New Guinea.
SA aims for turbine sale
The South Australian Government will privatise operation of two emergency back-up power stations.
ACCC backs gas reserve
The ACCC has reversed its view on a gas reservation policy to control prices.
Government enters casual stoush
Unions have slammed the Federal Government's decision to join a casual workers court case.