Industry News
Tugboat workers’ strikes have been called off, for now.
$20bn gas build sees first shipments out of PNG
A massive gas project in Papua New Guinea has sent its first shipment to Japan, marking the start of returns on the $20.5 billion LNG endeavour.
Cross-border truck talks to bring balance
The COAG Transport and Infrastructure Council has had its first meeting, launching the group designed to bring transport ministers and other authorities together across state boundaries.
Truck hubs become site for police safety spree
New South Wales police will undertake inspections of freight distribution centres to hunt out unsecured loads and other unsafe practices.
Recording needs trimmed to save time for some
Newly-appointed CEO of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, Sal Petroccitto, has announced one small measure to cut costs and save time for truck drivers in Queensland.
New recall to fix seatbelt safety glitch
Loose seatbelts have prompted the recall of 42,000 Holden Commodores.
Copper rolled-up to clear path for unfettered NBN
Telstra has begun winding-down services on its copper network, freeing-up the decades-old telecoms infrastructure for sale to NBN Co.
Food fears from Friends not swallowed by scientists
Environmental group Friends of The Earth is pushing for a ban on food products containing nanomaterials.
Transforming tables bring residential robotics indoors
The house of the future may have just one kind of furniture.
Docs take budget shocks straight to the top
The federal Health Minister has given a slight inkling that there may be room to move on some upcoming changes to the health budget.
Injury and re-engagement changes push fewer on path to work
A rehab expert says the new ‘earn or learn’ welfare system will severely impact injured workers, and could create a new underclass of those caught in the gaps between policy directives.
Deadly warning of cancerous risk from cost-cutting
The world will be dealing with the cancerous effects of asbestos for many decades to come, but some are concerned that Australia will be less equipped to do so when the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency is scrapped.
Next-gen child finding with local edit of FBI app
Authorities are pushing for a high-tech edge in the fight to find missing children.
Cells spotted by new hi-res molecular marker
Just like our bodies, individual cells have a skeletal structure to keep them safe and in the proper shape, but until recently it was almost impossible to have a proper look at it.
Stylish mice bring important find
Mice with mohawks have thrown new light on the nature and development of autism in the brain.
Concert of sound and vision helps predict new sights
A new study has shown extra levels of complexity in the way sound and vision tell us about the world.
Sites on the line as coal bosses look at rough patch
Coal giants say the Australian industry is being squeezed to its limit by high taxes and strong local dollar.
One tree could see fire costs fall on supplier
The energy company embroiled in legal action from Blue Mountains residents knew for over a year about a risk from cables running through trees in a bushfire-prone area.
Broad benefits expected from bold solar systems
A grassroots group supporting Australian workers and industries has unveiled new products to keep energy costs down for small operations.
Energy sale slammed to preserve price balance
The Australian Competition Tribunal has heard that customers will see increased costs if AGL is allowed to buy Macquarie Generation.
Bad switch leaves tradies with the bill
The collapse of a solar company in the middle of recalling a faulty product means electricians will wear the cost in Queensland.