Archived News for Industry Professionals
Trucking lobby chief Geoff Crouch says truck safety is a growing issue for all road users.
BHP questions lobby membership
BHP has released a review questioning its membership of the World Coal Association (WCA) and Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) over energy policy.
Green light for rare earth mine
The Northern Territory EPA has recommended the approval of a $900 million rare earths mine.
High fine rate for dole scheme
A federal work-for-the-dole scheme has issued over 350,000 fines to its participants in just two years.
Whyalla looks to green future
The mayor of Whyalla wants the town to shift from a heavy industry centre to a hub for renewable energy.
Deep doubt for NAIF rail loan
Even without the Queensland's rejection, Adani's $1 billion NAIF loan is unlikely to be approved.
457 fears in new TPP
Unions have issued a warning about the new version of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Abbott's carbon claims denied
Experts have attacked Tony Abbott’s latest comments on carbon credits.
Adani wants anti-activist alignment
Anti-Adani activists have been arrested after boarding a train likely carrying coking coal.
Master Builders urge planning change
The main building industry lobby says responsibility for development approvals should be taken from local government and given to independent bodies.
Emissions switch slammed
The Federal Government has been accused of shifting the goalposts with the release of new annual emissions projections.
Industrial effects roll on
New research suggests the ill-effects of the Industrial Revolution are still being felt 200 years later.
Frack review makes many calls
The NT Government’s fracking inquiry has handed down a preliminary report that includes a call to protect groundwater resources.
Dock blockade stops Vic. cargo
Things are getting rough at a union blockade of the Victorian International Container Terminal (VICT).
EPA green lights NT waste site
The NT EPA has approved a controversial hazardous waste storage facility and salt mine.
IBAC uncovers big TAFE scam
Victoria’s corruption watchdog has found evidence of a $2 million TAFE scam.
WA cladding list looms
The WA Building Commission is preparing to release a list of up to 150 strata properties with potentially combustible cladding.
AGL keeps Liddell timeline
AGL will close the Liddell coal-fired power plant and repurpose it with a commitment to clean energy.
Union responds to Ichthys death
The ETU wants the NT to introduce industrial manslaughter laws following the death of a worker at the Inpex Ichthys LNG plant.