Industry News
NASA’s newest space ship has made a 12,000 kilometre round trip to see if it could survive a 32,000km/h dive into the atmosphere.
Safety spruiked in push for robot workers
The University of Sydney and Rio Tinto are extending their autonomous mining research partnership after several successful years.
UN summoned in QLD gas fight
Traditional owners in Queensland's Channel Country have asked the United Nations to intervene in a battle over oil and gas development.
BHP splits, 'non-core' assets head South
BHP Billiton has given a few more details on its big split and spin-off deal.
Drug raids to start reform in resources
There are reports of police raids on mining sites in West Australia, as authorities crack down on reports of illicit drugs in the resources sector.
One year deal props up un-loved Lady Barron
A Flinders Island port on the Bass Strait has been dubbed “unsafe” and “dysfunctional” by the company that formerly ran stevedoring operations.
Paper blamed for slow safety
The Master Builders Association (MBA) says paper might just be the biggest hindrance to safety on Australia building sites.
City's toxic playgrounds pinned on iron trade
Potentially toxic levels of lead, arsenic, nickel and cadmium have been found on playground equipment at several public parks in Queensland.
Robo-evolution makes unnatural selection
Chemical engineers have developed a form of “artificial evolution”, which could be a big step towards the goal of man-made life forms.
Building site pause after worker's death
Work has stopped at the new Royal Adelaide Hospital building site, following the death of worker Jorge Castillo-Riffo.
Office bash OHS to avoid festive failure
WorkCover NSW wants to remind everyone to stay safe for the festive season.
Hospital fears prompt call for transplant
Asbestos has been discovered in building materials at the old Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH), and health workers say they want new building instead of another patch-up.
Call for comment on food plan
Authorities have called for comment on changes that could see the whole nation eating better.
IV investigation shows need to shift
The intravenous (IV) fluid currently recommended for the majority of hospitalised children worldwide should change, a new study says.
Ex-judge to turn critical lens on new laws
A former Supreme Court judge has been named as Australia’s new national security monitor, tasked with reviewing a range of contentious policies.
'S' for security could also stand for 'slow'
Researchers say time and energy are being wasted almost every second of every day, due entirely to the letter ‘S’.
Battery base could help all industries, but may be overpowered
Electric car-maker Tesla has joined with electric everything-maker Panasonic to drive down the cost of batteries for anything from small devices to solar power stations.
'Near-miss' awareness as key to safe construction
New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show the Australian building and construction industry has the best level of workplace safety in almost 15 years.
Big deal to kick off Sydney road spree
The NSW and Australian Governments have announced the first construction contract for the multi-billion-dollar WestConnex project in Sydney.
Building money could come from WA drivers
The WA Government wants to bring in a congestion tax to raise revenue for new infrastructure projects.
Call to plot leaks as gas industry wells up
A team of university experts has warned that the risks of coal seam gas mining could play out before governments get around to responding.