Industry News
The chiefs companies hit with serious lawsuits often end up with a better reputation.
Hint of lake drain excites Greens
Revelations this week show how desperate Tasmania’s energy situation is.
Murray farmers' needs tipped to grow
A new report says the demand for irrigation water in the southern Murray-Darling Basin is about to go nuts, because of nuts.
Murkiness surfaces in WA water deal
The WA Opposition says taxpayers have been ripped off by the $10.4 million sale of a division of the Water Corporation.
Bleach alert ahead of heat peak
Far North Queensland authorities are struggling through a perfect storm of reef destruction.
Silo study finds separate benefits
There is a big push to break down the ‘silos’ in science, but new research suggests it is possible to go too far.
TEPCO execs called to court
Three former Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) executives will be on trial in the first criminal trial linked to the Fukushima crisis.
Small player stepping up to big line
Mining minnow Brockman Mining is closer to accessing a key Pilbara rail line built by a subsidiary of Fortescue Metals Group (FMG).
Digging helps dodge recession
Resource industry analysts say Australia avoided a recession this year, and is now unlikely to have one.
Dark toll mounting in 2016
Fifteen Australians have been killed at work so far this year.
Unions move to form mega-front
Two of Australia’s largest and most powerful unions are one step closer to merging.
Gas giant's wind move still brewing
AGL says it is still committed to the Silverton wind farm project in far west New South Wales, despite progress being stalled for several years.
Lab-grown solar cells smash records
Researchers have demonstrated the thinnest, lightest solar cells ever produced.
Reports start after staff caught snooping
South Australian Health Minister Jack Snelling has unveiled a range of changes in response to health staff caught snooping on patient records.
Tech-heads inspect WA hospital woes
Tech experts have reviewed the botched handling of WA’s hospital digitisation program.
Major industries must move with machines
As robots take on more human abilities, a new report on the future of the workforce has been released.
Melbourne rail plans tracking well
The window for expressions of interest to build a $600 million rail extension in Victoria will open this week.
Leaks speak of huge lag on NBN
The National Broadband Network (NBN) is not going to meet its rollout targets, according to a leaked report.
Pill testing to prevent festival deaths
Doctors and addiction experts will conduct pill testing at NSW festivals, with or without the support of the Government.
Energy regulator told to redo NSW sums
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has been forced to redo a ruling for NSW power companies.
Broken link and low dams still slam Tasmania
Tasmania’s energy crisis drags on this week, with very little sign of reprieve on the way.