Industry News
Linfox and Toll – two of the biggest players in the transport industry – have rejected a call for truck drivers to be paid ‘danger money’.
Maritime union wants stevedoring extension
The Maritime Union of Australia has called for changes to the definition of ‘stevedoring’.
Ping swing proposed for safety
New aviation rules could see all planes sending out a signal every minute, in an effort to find aircraft more easily when they disappear.
Forgotten daughter digs in to mining wealth
The granddaughter of a former mining boss has made a very specific list of demands in her bid to obtain more of her father’s legacy.
Worms wrangled for tiny toxicity test
The humble roundworm could become a pioneer of modern scientific safety, as part of tests to measure the toxicity of nanoparticles.
Nissan recalls over risky issue
Nissan has been forced to recall a string of its R52 Pathfinder vehicles.
Mammoth cryo-microscope fires up
A stunning new microscope will enhance Australia’s research capabilities, experts say.
Ebola past worst for now
While World Health Organisation figures show the Ebola outbreak in west Africa is slowing down, experts say now would be the worst time for the world to let its guard down.
Dog threat means guesses on Tas bills
Tasmanian electricity provider Tas Networks is facing some criticism for not reading meters at properties where there is a dog.
Anti-coal 'Bat Attack' taking off in NSW
Anti-fossil-fuel activists are planning a near week-long festival at the Whitehaven Coal mine in New South Wales.
Wind farm furore blows on
There have been some loud responses to a new report on the negative effects of wind farms.
New channel for user input on energy
The Federal Government has set up a new body - Energy Consumers Australia – which is aimed at increasing consumer advocacy for national energy policies.
Drug change swaps builders for bill-makers
The Master Builders Association says lives will be put at risk when the Victorian Government scraps drug and alcohol tests on building sites.
More foreign pay rorts found
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) says one building site in regional New South Wales is exploiting dozens of foreign workers, with some paid just four dollars an hour.
Repeal falls short of forecast cuts
Figures out this week show the repeal of the carbon tax has not achieved the intended energy price reductions.
Free access to nail dodgy builders
New South Wales builders will be able to save money and stay safe with the announcement of free access to the National Construction Code.
Green light gets huge Watermark mine started
The NSW Planning Commission has given the green light to a new multi-billion dollar coal mine for the state.
NBN hits high-rises while TPG held back
There are signs that the National Broadband Network is already being squeezed out by private players, showing the costs of constant planning and delays.
Fluoro tumour finder tracking well
Tests have shed light on new ways to find brain tumours, by making them much easier to spot.
Study finds risk of limited range
The latest Goldman Sachs investor survey has found a habit among local retail investors that could put them in a place of risk.
Public missing point of FOFA fight
The people behind the AdviserRatings website say most of the political wrangling about financial advice reforms has gone totally over the heads of the general public.