Industry News
The water supply to a major American city has been put at risk by its long-time arch nemesis; fire.
Water permeates the moon, somehow spills to surface
Findings published in the latest edition of Nature Geoscience reveal that water from deep within the Moon’s ancient interior has made its way to the surface.
Arctic ice decline observed, implications unclear
Scientists at the University of Alaska say that warming trends and sea ice declines are leading to changes in the vegetation of arctic coastal areas.
Massive walk for watery wonder
Thousands hit the streets in Queensland on the weekend to protest industrial threats to the Great Barrier Reef.
Top-end skeptical of sweet-talking southerners
In the lead-up to next weekend’s election both major parties have made broad promises pertaining to the northern end of the country, but the people who actually live there have questioned the feasibility, viability, equity, and validity of the pledges.
Wave-generated de-sal plumbs new levels of efficiency
A company in WA is looking to set a number of world-firsts with a project to build a wave-powered desalination plant.
Irrigation options opened
Recent changes have come into place giving irrigators and irrigation groups more options for their tax treatments.
Stoush around the corner at coal site
An industrial battle with parallels to action in the 1990s is on the horizon in Queensland.
Study on dumbing-down to drum up response
A report has found business need to rethink their approach to presentations when communicating with global markets.
Apprentice pay jump draws more to the trade
An announcement by the Fair Work Commission has been roundly welcomed by apprentices and other trainees.
Survey to gauge how workers are going
The Mentally Healthy Workplace Alliance has launched a short online survey to assess the general level of mental health awareness in Australian business policies, initiative and strategies.
Pessimism and arrogance rule men's business
A new study from Massachusetts’ National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) has confirmed something many already knew - women are more inclined to work co-operatively than men.
Analysis of future success
A scientist, engineer and data analyst says more major companies are looking to data-driven solutions to HR problems.
Psychopaths' successful stab at business
One of Australia’s top business schools has plotted the characteristic similarities between entrepreneurs and psychopaths.
Building blocks to print treasure from trash
A new study by an urban engineer in the US says that ever-increasing mounds of rubbish could be the building materials of tomorrow, using readily-available devices and techniques.
Engineers look to put poor year in the past
A major Australian engineering firm says it has been hit hard by a recent downturn in resource spending and abandoned construction operations.
Mine safety getting techno-makeover
A new tablet-based app has entered its beta-phase, designed specifically for spotting safety issues and workplace hazards in mining environments.
Fines levelled after dirty dumping
A subsidiary of Rio Tinto has received a reasonable fine after it was found to have dumped several megalitres of contaminated water into a New South Wales river.
Australian uranium unsteadied by global happenings
A South Australian uranium mine has reported losses of $60 million over the last two years, recently blamed on the fallout from the Fukushima disaster.
Mining Councils merge to weather workers' tough times
The national lobby for the coal industry is being disbanded, with remaining members integrating into the Minerals Council of Australia.
Rock flow study ripples through industry
An award has been given to a University of Queensland graduate for his ongoing contribution to mine planning and monitoring.