Industry News
Australia’s wizards of titanium printing have unveiled their latest product - a mouthpiece that could save lives.
Murray-Darling double-checked for possible limit adjustment
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority is checking over its facts and figures, commissioning a review of the science underpinning the plan.
Pressure builds on move to in-house irrigation
Queensland irrigators are voting on whether they want to take over their local schemes, currently run by state body Sunwater.
Multi-million dollar water fix will flow to residents
The Mt Isa council has spent $4 million on new equipment to keep their water flowing.
Conservation message cast wide by coast group
One community group is reaching as far as it can to spread warnings about coal seam gas extraction.
Big fund to help workers grow away from old industry
The Federal Government has given more details of a large funding pool created to help displaced auto-workers find new jobs.
Government considers putting boot to unemployed youth
The Federal Government is considering a recommendation that would see young unemployed people forced to move to areas with more opportunities.
Break taken before new round of corruption queries
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in New South Wales will take a break to consider new evidence of “serious electoral funding irregularities”.
Debt tax has lack of support, could be smokescreen
It is becoming difficult to find those who believe that the proposed ‘budget debt levy’ is a good idea.
Old star finding shows early days in the Milky Way
Galactic archaeologists have uncovered new insights into the formation of the earliest galaxies by observing the chemical signatures of ancient ‘fossil’ stars
Global glacier info-gathering plots potential rise
Everything from irrigation and hydropower to stinger season and whale watching will be impacted by a project mapping virtually all of the world’s glaciers.
Evolving light box blocks better range on command
Engineers have used a genetic approach to create a material that can protect against electromagnetic radiation over a wide range of wavelengths.
Reinvented wheel adds smooth benefits
Necessity was the mother of an invention which could improve access for the wheelchair-bound worldwide.
Folding multi-screen could transform tomorrow's view
Canadian engineers have shown off their early prototype for what could be an entirely new category of mobile device.
Queensland's green coal boss blurs lines, creates conflict
One of the key people behind Queensland’s environmental policies is also a manager in the coal sector.
Fears force councils to call for more power
Another local government has called on the federal government to give it more power over coal seam gas and farmlands.
Uranium buy-in against tough times for nuclear
Iron ore mogul Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has invested millions in a small Australian uranium company.
Robots roll out for new job in coal
BHP says it has tasted success and will continue trials of driverless trucks.
Rural bank set free to nail down more rail
The Victorian Government has pulled a pre-budget, pre-election move that few suspected – selling its Rural Finance Corporation to invest in rail upgrades.
States assured permit problems have passed
State authorities at last week’s National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s advisory group meeting say the regulator does not want to repeat its process permits failure.
Transport boss climbs into NHVR driver's seat
A former Queensland Department of Transport boss has taken over the top job at the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.