Industry News
The Queensland Government has successfully repealed the state's Wild Rivers Act - a move conservationists say will take a major toll on some of the world’s last free-flowing rivers.
Pipe brings vital supplies against first intention
Dry times in South East Queensland mean some of Brisbane’s water will be pumped up to the Sunshine Coast.
TasWater takes up arms against spending claims
There is outrage over reports that one state government water body spent over $400,000 on some corporate advice.
Big Pilbara water find could bring flow of funds
A new study say there are huge untapped water reserves in the Pilbara, which could drive a massive agricultural expansion in WA.
Backroom deals run deep at Living Victoria
An ombudsmen’s report has detailed the dodgy practices at a state government water authority.
El Nino on watch as Pacific chills
The chance of El Nino developing later this year has been lowered, according to the authorities.
Estimates is the place for most vile verbiage
A legal quirk has allowed a top-ranking public servant to refer to a Fairfax journalist as a “bottom feeder”.
Government drops explosive sand bomb on rural towns
Some West Australian residents are not keen on having an unannounced explosives storage facility and sand mine in their backyards.
Garbage-loving techno-shell takes a bite of waste
A large shell-shaped structure is sucking tonnes of rubbish out of a river for free.
Cuts and contraction across engineering industries
Qantas has cut 97 more jobs in its engineering department, in a push to create 5000 job losses in the next three years.
New centre can cover whole city's issues
A brand new ghost town has popped up in Melbourne, with the launch of a $109 million safety training centre.
Small spike doesn't slow broad mining decline
A government research paper has shown mining has increased, but overall resource investment is still well down.
Cheap fuel fumes assessed for safety
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) says it will investigate the risks that come with diesel fumes from coal ships.
Ship's docking brings new level for sea science
Australia’s chief research group has finally taken delivery of its incredible new science vessel.
$1.2 million speed fine shines light on bosses' responsibility
A Sydney trucking company will pay for years of dodgy operations in the form of nearly 200 fines.
Strikes could stop export billions
Strikes will put one major resource port out of operation, but similar action has been avoided at another.
Albo says ALP won't block roads bill
The Labor Party says it will support the Federal Government's Roads to Recovery scheme, despite the Coalition blaming it for delays.
Cracks slip through lax rail checks in Victoria
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has blamed degraded tracks for a derailment in Victoria.
Anger mounts before building starts at huge new hub
There has been outrage and ire at a community meeting to discuss a big new freight hub proposal for Sydney.
Old numbers bring new costs for road-users
The PayGo model is based on old numbers and is overcharging the trucking industry, ATA’s Stuart St Clair says.
New rules rising in air crash aftershock
Safety, cost, regulation and services are being weighed-up in the wake of recent air disasters.