Archived News for Industry Professionals - November, 2014
The Federal Government has revised its Fair and Lawful Building Sites Code, which could be the key to withholding infrastructure money from the new Victorian Government.
Easier donations to pad major parties
The ACT Government wants to remove the cap on donations to political parties, just weeks after dodgy developer donations were revealed.
New NBN map draws faster, cheaper path
A new rollout map for the latest version of the National Broadband Network (NBN) is on the way – the most recent chapter in a long-running quest to improve Australia’s internet.
Planning papers help locals build strong response
A new report will help planners manage the impact of sea level rise, as local government pick up the slack of climate change inaction.
Shooters open fire on Baird's pole plan
Gun-nuts and fisher-folk could see the New South Wales Government keep its electricity infrastructure under state-ownership.
Yellowcake and bananas ahead of green talks
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has revived one of the most contentious topics in the Australian political debate – nuclear power.
BHP's big squeeze to see better numbers
BHP Billiton is putting pressure on its suppliers to take cuts of up to 25 per cent so the major miner can save some money, and analysts say others will follow.
Foreign buyers' free ride derided
The House Economics Committee is calling for stronger enforcement of foreign property investment rules.
Watchdog wants lobbyists to leave their names
Queensland’s new Integrity Commissioner says in-house lobbyists should have to declare their contact with government ministers.
Better view from free maps of high-res Australia
Two billion pixels have come together to form the most comprehensive three-dimensional view of Australia ever.
Little love for deep water dig
There is very little support for the Queensland Government’s plan to deregulate water for mining companies.
Action taken on 'cartel' unions
The consumer watchdog is taking the CFMEU to court over claims the union engaged in boycott conduct directed at concrete company Boral.
Beans brewing after galaxy's longest coffee run
A Russian spacecraft carrying Italy's first female astronaut has safely docked with the International Space Station.
Fuel ship sit-down continues
The crew of a Victorian petrol ship is refusing to make a voyage they say will end with their sacking.
Logistics job supply gets on the move
A new report on transport and logistics jobs has made a few big findings for the last few months.
Spinning, coiling drill rig to cut cost of rock checks
A new device from Curtin University could drastically slash the cost of mineral exploration drilling.
Truck app to help small movers' track
The Government-funded NICTA (National ICT Australia) is working on a new mobile app to help consumers and small businesses frustrated by delivery and payment delays.
Water maps bring shower of praise
Geoscience Australia has been recognised for its incredible work to strengthen community disaster resilience through advanced mapping and warning projects.
Households help Medibank see big first day
Mum and dad investors have leapt onboard for the public float of Medibank Private, lining the Government up for a $5.7 billion sale.
Nuclear probe creates crazy conditions for science
A new report details some of the mind-boggling conditions inside a nuclear reactor during a meltdown.
Rally rails against possible planning change
Protesters have rallied against potential changes to Queensland planning laws that they believe would fill their neighbourhoods with high-rises.