Industry News
CSIRO could sell its Ginninderra field station.
Watchdog looks at QLD cops after bash video response
Queensland’s corruption watchdog will review the police handling of a recent case that struggled to pass the sniff test.
Finance boss slams red tape inventors
The most powerful woman in the Commonwealth bureaucracy says public servants “make up” red tape.
Push for public sector to Restart with older staff
Age Discrimination Commissioner Susan Ryan says more flexible work arrangements could help retain older workers in the public service.
Ship-building review gives SA smaller fraction
A leading defence industry body says just a small slice of the Federal Government's $39 billion promise for shipbuilding will actually go to South Australia.
Anti-Abbott war chest to top $30 million
Reports say the ACTU is setting up a $30 million campaign to spread anti-Abbott messaging.
Jig is certainly up for Jackson
Former Health Services Union (HSU) boss Kathy Jackson has been ordered to pay over $1.3 million in compensation misappropriating union funds.
Lockouts' effects inspected
A legal expert says pub and club lockout laws might not be the reason alcohol-fuelled violence is down in some cities, despite claims of their success.
Big new dish to bring better space talk
A giant crane is placing an enormous saucer-shaped dish on its base at Canberra's Deep Space Communication Complex today.
Senator says useful uranium buried by nuclear naysayers
Family First senator Bob Day is optimistic despite failing in a bid to remove the ban on nuclear power plants in Australia.
Angry tide rising in NSW water
Union members at a NSW water provider could take strike action, with a postal ballot being voted on this week.
Shade balls may not cover Australia's vast issues
Australian authorities are looking to drought-affected California for tips on ways to improve water supplies.
SA pipe plan gets going
The first stage of the $16.3 million Renmark Irrigation Trust 3IP modernisation program is underway.
Shark cull warning as technology gets good count
Experts have warned against culling sharks because the long term ecological impact cannot be predicted.
Uncertainty in fishing hits mental health
A new survey suggests chronic job insecurity has led to a mental health crisis and high rates of suicide among Australian commercial fishers.
Green group gag seems barely necessary
The Federal Government is continuing its push to change environmental approval laws so that activists and environmentalists cannot hinder mining projects.
Locals score world's best water-splitting
Australian researchers have set a new record for generating hydrogen fuel with solar power.
BHP digs in amid iron decline
BHP is pushing ahead despite a depressed iron ore market, drumming-up funds for a new open pit near Newman in WA.
Safety studies funded in SA
The next round of Safe Work SA WHS Research Strategy will pay out $650,000 in research grants, with applications open now.
Rail workers reveal bullying gag
Queensland-based employees of the rail firm Aurizon say they have been bullied and gagged from talking to the media.
Livestock guide for better way to load
The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters’ Association has released the final version of its national ‘Guide for Safe Design of Livestock Loading Ramps and Forcing Yards’.