Industry News

More than 1000 workers will go back to work after strike action at Sydney’s Barangaroo construction site, but it is unclear whether it will be on their terms or by court order.

A leading energy economist says Australian electricity is changing, and the stranglehold that traditional power companies have enjoyed is beginning to weaken.

Some engineering companies are bucking the economic trend, taking on more people despite the end of the mining construction boom flooding the market.

Treasurer Joe Hockey’s poorly-received comments about a New South Wales wind farm do not befit a person of his position, one energy operator says.

Experts in New South Wales are looking to turn one lucky Australian town into a power station.

The Tax Office has walloped the Obeid family with a $9 million bill after audits of tax affairs and family trusts.

This week has seen an odd interplay between the worlds of banking and groceries.

Rolling strikes for Catholic teachers started this week in New South Wales, with staff at schools across the state angry at attempt to erode their working conditions.

Queensland’s tertiary entrance score system is up for review, as an independent council looks for ways to improve the rankings.

A million dollar ad campaign has not been enough to convince WA teachers that the state’s new school funding model is a good idea.

The Federal Government has extended a program which suspends welfare payments for NT parents whose children fail to attend school.

A new report says it will take more than financial inducement to get many professionals to ply their trade in rural areas.

Papua New Guinea's top oil producer is calling on the corporate sector to embrace public-private partnerships to profit through the improvement of local lives.

Department of Human Services staff have been offered a slight pay rise, but it comes with stipulations designed to rush agreement.

Researchers have taken a look at why some country towns survive and thrive, while others decline and die.

The Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance has identified dozens of assets that could be sold, and promises the money will be re-invested.

The Tasmanian Government has signed off on a 12-month wage freeze for public servants, and said it will limit future increases.

Anyone who thinks there is no passion in politics should try to discuss bike paths in the City of Vincent.

Women need to put up their hands to run in local government elections, a forum this week has heard.

Some Western Australian mayors have been aggravated by recommendations for council reforms.