Archived News for Industry Professionals
The SA Government has taken back control of the Royal Adelaide Hospital redevelopment.
Australia plump with pumped sites
A new ANU study says there are more than enough potential pumped hydro sites to power the nation.
Feds getting serious on airbag recall
The Federal Government wants more serious efforts to be made to recall potentially deadly airbags.
Flood risk for inland rail
The Melbourne-to-Brisbane inland rail line could be built across a floodplain which, unsurprisingly, is prone to flooding.
Hobart to hear highrise complaints
Hobart City Council has agreed to hold a public meeting about a planned highrise development.
SA has eyes on space
The SA Government wants the state play a bigger role in the multi-billion-dollar space industry.
Coal mine cracks could harm catchment
A coal mine in NSW is putting Sydney’s drinking water catchment at risk.
ABCC boss resigns
Labor is trying to make a big deal out of the resignation of ABCC boss Nigel Hadgkiss.
FMG boss on the way out
Nev Power will wrap up his run as chief executive officer of Fortescue Metals Group in February next year.
Industry goes to uni for copper
University researchers are coming together to boost South Australia’s copper production.
Union warns of super risk
A new report warns of the effect that workers being forced out of enterprise bargaining will have on Australian super funds.
Big firms seek power in the bush
Major energy companies are scouring the rural property market for places to build wind and solar farms.
Court rules on union block
The CFMEU and union officials will pay over $2 million in penalties over unlawful industrial action.
Empire Oil appoints administrators
Empire Oil & Gas subsidiary Empire Oil Company has entered voluntary administration.
Nuclear still has little backing
Proponents have reflected on the chance of nuclear power getting a run in Australia.
Bus drivers arriving at pay deal
Reports say Brisbane bus drivers are close to a breakthrough in their 11-month-long industrial dispute.
PM tells NT to fire up gas
Malcolm Turnbull has told the NT Chief Minister to “pull the trigger” and remove the ban on fracking.
Expert says cladding risk ignored
Australian building suppliers allegedly knew for years that they were selling highly flammable cladding products.