Industry News
An Australian study says early childhood is a key time to build resilience against post-traumatic stress.
Lead joints contaminate good land
A new study has found the use of lead solder in water supply pipelines has resulted in environmental contamination across a 70km stretch of land in central New South Wales.
Banks rank high for LGBTI help
Finance firms have dominated a new list of Australia’s top companies for supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people at work.
RET deal rolls ahead, igniting wood-burning issues
A Senate inquiry has been told around 1,000 wind turbines will need to be built to meet the new Renewable Energy Target figure of 33,000 gigawatt hours.
Coal giant draws long bow in Ebola claim
The world’s largest private coal company has been accused of promoting itself in Ebola-ravaged Africa, claiming that fossil fuel is a solution to global poverty.
Macfarlane moves research into favoured fields
The Federal Government has acknowledged that Co-operative Research Centres earn more than they cost, but will cut funding to them anyway.
Residents see slow response on risky ponds
A rural Victorian community says the Government is not responding fast enough to concerns about arsenic in the water supply.
Millions flow to pipe plans in NSW
The Federal Government will spend $6 million to build a pipeline in New South Wales, from the newly expanded Yass Dam to Murrumbateman.
New water boss looks to keep ball rolling
Victoria's North Central Catchment Management Authority's (CMA) has a new chief executive.
Regions cry out in fear of death by dryness
A letter from a farmer to the NSW Department of Primary Industries shows the incredible strain imposed on people who live on the land.
Chicken blood spill brings $80k fine
A major chicken company has been fined $80,000 for spilling 1,700 litres of blood into a creek near Newcastle.
Gloucester's green light as water woes wash away
Coal seam gas company AGL can fire up its Gloucester operations once more, after the EPA cleared away a contamination scare.
Drought-shaming sheds light on heavy drinkers
A new, ecologically-minded trend is emerging on the internet, as activists use digital means to shame wealthy water-wasters.
Local work to power future motors
Australian research engineers are working on a system that could vastly improve the efficiency of electric motors.
Reports detail Chevron's tax raid
Oil giant Chevron has been accused of running an aggressive tax avoidance scheme, depriving local coffers of millions of dollars.
Head sensors to judge concussion risk
Rugby players are helping researchers understand the repercussions of concussion.
Compensation stands but Rio gets review
The High Court has allowed mining giant Rio Tinto to challenge a compensation ruling over a former worker dying from asbestos-related disease.
Fiskville findings could set up better system
A parliamentary inquiry is looking at claims that lives were put in danger at the Fiskville fire-fighters training centre in Victoria, after reports of a cancer cluster among former workers.
Miners to get feet wet on offshore releases
The Industry Minister has unveiled 29 new offshore areas for oil exploration at an energy industry conference.
Iron inquiry on the cards to plumb industry anger
The Abbott government is still considering an inquiry into claims that iron industry giants are forcing down prices and driving out smaller rivals.
Mobility issues discussed in safety workshops
Workshops are being held in New South Wales to teach mobility scooter to safely use roads and footpaths.