Industry News
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Big wig summit to fight sexual, gender exclusion
A conference featuring a number of prominent Australian CEOs is on now, discussing better ways to include LGBTI staff in all working environments.
Study finds Neanderthals lived clean, neat and tidy
Most modern humans arrange their homes just the way they like them, and new research suggests Neanderthals did the same thing.
Flinders first-years use hemp to spell help, awarded as a result
The excellent efforts of a team of first-year engineers have been rewarded, celebrating the creative solutions to real-world problems that young minds can produce.
Algae plant churns output back to input
An environmental engineer has developed and enacted plans for a single site which could process human waste and harvest oil and gas without harmful emissions.
Home metal manufacture plan brings sci-fi to DIY
A new design could soon see the advent of home-use 3D printers that can make objects out of metal.
First Chief for new ACT industrial court
The ACT has established a court specifically to hear workplace health and safety matter, this week appointing Chief Magistrate Lorraine Walker as its first industrial magistrate.
WorkCover city-switch could see hundreds moved
Victorian Premier Denis Napthine says the state’s WorkCover Authority head office will move to Geelong if the Coalition government is re-elected.
Audit finds room for improvement in hospital OHS
Victoria’s Auditor-General has found hospital workers routinely face high risks to their safety, and there is much room for improvement in the way hazards are handled.
Speed reductions seek safe returns
Two states may adjust their speed limits in the name of road safety, with Victoria planning to extend 40km/h school zones and South Australia looking at bringing down some of its 110km/h highways.
Licences are not the path to safety, cyclists say
Cycling safety advocates say licences and registration would not help all that much, and would come at a cost to society.
Calls for clear basis on $8 billion build
The New South Wales Information and Privacy Commission says Transport for NSW has been too secretive about the massive $8.3 billion north-west rail link.
Queensland looks for good hand to help trim tunnel bill
The Queensland government is trying to lure casino money to help fund its $5 billion tunnel.
Online youngster teams up with old-school delivery
A deal has been signed which will enhance the logistics and reach of two companies, after they announced a three year partnership.
Year's advances awarded at SCLAA evening
The biggest names in the industry gathered at the 2013 Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Awards at the Sydney Opera House.
Trucking changes explained, glimpse given on new system
Industry operators can get a look at the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) new access management system (AMS).
Worldwide trials for robotic delivery role
A report on the American light news program 60 Minutes claims that online shopping giant Amazon is planning to launch a fleet of drones to delivers its packages – an idea lifted from an Australian start-up company which is also already being used in China.
Science heist bags crystalline secrets
An astounding breakthrough has seen scientists use DNA to build near-perfect crystals from scratch, which mimic the structures that make natural crystals so valuable.
Planning paths to budget cuts and better health
Suggestions have been tabled which could see governments hacking away at their health budgets and waistlines – with some better planning practices.
First volleys fired in mobile phone ad war
Optus has held nothing back in its latest ad campaign, unleashing all the fury of a long-time underdog in a damning portrayal of arch-rival Telstra.
Sydney suburbs' cyber spree brings awards, benefits online
A Sydney suburb has been awarded for its movements toward online business and lifestyles, and celebrated for stepping beyond the traditional boundaries of bricks and mortar.