Industry News
Victorian police have a new tool for catching unsafe and unfocused drivers – a camera with a very long lens.
Sine panel shines on dark alleys
All around the world people are working in dark, cramped little alleyways and backstreets, but as cities become taller and more dense the light is fading for many.
Zones put fishing safety on the line
New rules forcing Northern Territory fishers into wilder waters put safety at risk, the industry says.
Asbestos spill dealt with after driver's dump and run
An asbestos spill had authorities on their toes in Sydney over the weekend.
Copper mine deaths keep doors closed
Efforts have been made to re-open a Tasmanian mine after the deaths of three workers.
Industry beats back activists with new digital weapon
The Mineral Council of Australia has launched a new website to show anti-coal activists that the fossil fuel is still popular.
Road, rail and plane plans mean big building in Victoria
Victoria’s travel plans are up for debate, as parties spruik their transport visions ahead of this year’s election.
Tech park tempts kids to go online outside
Planners in Sydney have taken a high-tech approach to getting kids off the internet and back outside.
Pole power put aside as small advances fill space
Queensland and Western Australia are ready to ditch parts of their electricity networks, getting rid of poles and wires in regional areas.
Power shift costs less than price of inaction, IPCC says
The latest report all but screams the need for governments to change their energy mix toward less carbon-reliant sources.
Collectors cut ahead of tax repeal
The Australian Tax Office has cut over 70 per cent of its workers from the area responsible for collecting the minerals resource rent tax (MRRT).
Flu fight, facts questioned while stockpiles grow
A new study has kicked off a fight between international medical authorities and drug companies.
Age debate rages as far-off changes come closer
The mere mention of lifting the pension age has sent many into a spin, but with strong indications coming from various authorities it is considered quite likely something will happen.
Family tax cut considered for non-vax parenting
Federal Health Minister Peter Dutton has been discussing plans to withhold tax benefits from families who do not immunise their children.
Spinal signals revived with electrical backing
Incredible research has given hope to many suffering paralysis as a result of spinal cord damage, with a small trial in the US showing some excellent results.
Energy body on threshold of new door policies
A group of energy retailers are close to completing their new code of practice for door-to-door electricity sales.
Liver talk puts the hard word on Hep C
The last week saw the annual gathering of the latest findings in liver studies, this year detailing many exciting developments for hepatitis C virus treatment.
Mining pup barks with quiet backing
A mining company from the smaller end of the scale says it has backing for a multi-billion-dollar port and rail project at Oakajee in WA’s Mid West.
Tech giant toll taken for broad bad behaviour
Slush funds, money laundering, bags of cash and corruption have been revealed as Hewlett Packard’s weapons of choice for invading new markets.
Tassie starts run for Year 12 enhancement
Tasmania has embarked on an effort to extend its high schools to Year 12.
Paper pushes Uni. loan grab
A new report says the Federal Government is missing out on $1 billion worth of unrecovered student loans, but students say they should not be muscled into paying up.