Industry News
Financial evidence in a Queensland court suggests the proposed Carmichael coalmine in the Galilee Basin would operate at a loss and not bring the public money it promises.
RET deal coming, but reviews remain
Bipartisan support on the level of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) has finally been reached, swapping a mandated 8,000 gigawatt hours of renewable energy for certainty in the industry.
Feet stamped, fists raised at Federal inaction
This week’s Federal Government budget launch could be hampered by vocal protests from unionised government workers across many sectors.
Health-bot hacked to find flaws
Researchers have hacked into a remotely-operated surgical robot, to see what chaos could be caused by such a high-tech hijacking.
AusPost to make most of digital offerings
Australia Post is partnering with QUT to explore the savings and other opportunities of digital transformation.
Privacy sold cheap in terrorised markets
An Australian study has shown people will give up much of their personal liberty in exchange for ‘security’.
57-storey super-build sets pre-fab benchmark
A Chinese construction company has put together the world’s tallest pre-fab tower in less than three weeks.
Calm construction puts WA workers at risk
West Australia’s housing market is heading for oversupply, leading speculation of large-scale jobs cuts and reductions.
New tech shifts climate talks
Technological advances have transformed climate change politics, according to UN climate chief Christiana Figueres.
Andrews looks at new roads for federal money
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has revealed new costs in the scrapping of the East West Link project, while he tries to garner support for a different road build.
HoloLens hailed as architecture aid
Microsoft’s new wearable hologram projector could revolutionise building and architecture.
Builders want budget to silence strikes, boost confidence
As the Federal Budget looms, business leaders in building and construction have asked for measures to boost building confidence.
China's investment to hit incredible figures
Analysts predict up to $60 billion of Chinese money will be poured into the Australian housing market in coming years.
Chimneys chasing panels' place in the sun
While solar panels gain popularity – and increase in efficiency – around the world, experts say some alternative design could help us gain more free power from the Sun.
NSA program slammed, prying eyes stay open
The US Government’s practice of collecting millions of Americans' phone records has been ruled illegal.
Sounding-out tinnitus gets more complex
A new report suggests tinnitus is caused by multiple areas of the brain, not just the part that perceives sound.
Utilities asked to account for violence
Banks and utilities can help stamp out the economic abuse of women in violent relationships, research says.
E&R says open plans see banks help themselves
The big banks involved in financial advice have been warned on vertical integration.
ASFA lobbies for single body
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has written to the Federal Government, pushing for the planning industry to be covered by just a single professional association.
Teacher taping students case deemed "harsh"
The Fair Work Commission has found that the sacking of teacher who sticky-taped troublesome students to their chairs was “harsh”.
Eye interface opens new worlds in Darwin
A $10,000 grant has given disabled students in Darwin a new window on the world, and new opportunities to learn.