Archived News for Industry Professionals - July, 2014
The new Australian National Financial Literacy Strategy has been released, aimed at boosting the monetary understanding of everyday citizens.
Coal cooling as green commodities soar
Just days after the Federal Government’s approval of a massive new coal mine, it looks like rough times ahead for the classic source of fuel.
Ad firm could sue over NHVR double-talk
A marketing company has threatened to sue the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR), after the government body issued warnings about it.
Aurizon to improve staff with modern management
Aurizon has pledged to double its female staff numbers within five years.
Drill injury details say risks were known
Poor risk management has been blamed for an accident that left a 26-year old drill rig operator in a wheelchair.
Fibre fears cross state lines, but help fails to follow
Residents have kept up pressure for the ACT Government to enhance its response to the deadly legacy of loose-fill asbestos insulation.
Friendlier fire-suppression still kills the blaze
Queensland laws have prompted the developed of a brand new vehicle fire-suppression system.
Jail for years of invoice swindling
An office worker has been jailed for stealing $4.5 million from a major transport firm.
Ports plan for time when mines don't lead
Government reports have considered what will be done with the massive port and rail networks built for resource projects, when the mining industry fades.
Rough conditions in Tassie mines reported
An independent audit of Tasmanian mine safety says inspectors are over-worked and under-payed, among other issues.
Sea will see drills after seven offshore approvals
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is helping industrial teeth sink into nearby sea-floors, issuing seven new underwater mining licences.
Signs show four-wheeled death-rate dropping
Statistics show the message about quad-bike safety may be getting through to farmers, with a hint that the rate of deaths is dropping.
Sweet trains strain against old alarms
Cane growers say their safety systems need to step into the digital age; a warning that may be underscored as the cane harvest gets underway.
Transport fibs and political digs in new union claims
The Transport Workers Union may have been caught in a power-grabbing rort, after it was revealed that the union had bodged its numbers to get more sway in the Labor Party.
Water-hungry mega-mine may not do what it says
The federal government’s approval for the biggest coal mine in Australian history has many up in arms, but ministers say it should be worth it.
Back to work at Barangaroo but issues still fester
More than 1000 workers will go back to work after strike action at Sydney’s Barangaroo construction site, but it is unclear whether it will be on their terms or by court order.
Experts to extras outsourced in Telstra's Indian shift
Telstra is planning to cut more than 650 jobs in Australia, the latest in thousands of job losses from the local telecom in the last two years.
People taking power back could threaten big generation
A leading energy economist says Australian electricity is changing, and the stranglehold that traditional power companies have enjoyed is beginning to weaken.
Plans for green tech wave to wash one town
Experts in New South Wales are looking to turn one lucky Australian town into a power station.
Big pay just one factor in push to the bush
A new report says it will take more than financial inducement to get many professionals to ply their trade in rural areas.
Coal and corruption comes back on Obeids
The Tax Office has walloped the Obeid family with a $9 million bill after audits of tax affairs and family trusts.