Industry News

Estimates from global economists suggest the current rate of climate change will wipe $60 trillion from the world’s economy over the next few decades.

German scientists have developed a new device for converting solar energy into hydrogen fuel in a much more effective and efficient manner than before.

A team of physicists and engineers have bent one of the most basic laws of the universe – slowing down light to a complete stop for a full minute.

The University of New South Wales is bringing back its formerly-axed Nuclear Engineering degree, thirty years after cutting it from the curriculum.

Rio Tinto has rid itself of a mine in central NSW and made a cool $892 million in the process.

A trial of carbon capturing devices at a Queensland power station has been hailed as successful by the CSIRO.

Several mining, transport and engineering groups are celebrating the announcement of a large-scale rail link in Western Australia, but the company set to build it says no-one should hold their breath just yet.

Truck drivers have accused major supermarket chains of forcing them to meet ridiculous deadlines, compromising their safety and that of other road-users too.

The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) is looking to transport operators for feedback to guide their submission to a review of the Intelligent Access Program (IAP).

Authorities have identified the vessel responsible for an oil spill at the Port of Brisbane over the weekend, where work has stopped at several sites while environmental officers try to deal with the damage.

A new report published by the Federal Government’s National Transport Commission (NTC) says a consistent set of road rules and vehicle standards across the country could improve road safety.

Integral security and safety components of some potentially dangerous devices have been tampered with at a Queensland mine site, leading to police involvement.

Unions in Tasmania are hoping tougher penalties accompanying new workplace regulations will drive home the importance of safety on the job.

The Victorian Country Fire Authority may have some serious budgetary concerns if claims allow fire-fighters direct access to compensation for work-related cancers.

Concerns have been raised about the conditions for workers at Melbourne’s Station Pier.

The Community and Public Sector Union is claiming budget cuts and uncertainty following sackings have lead to widespread bullying in the sector.

New statistics have shown one person dies at a Western Australian workplace every 21 days, prompting the state's unions to push for a greater focus on safety at work.

Cougar Energy has ditched its multi-million dollar law suit against the Queensland State Government over the forced closure of an underground coal gas project.

There has been some success in the negotiations between European and Chinese Authorities to curb EU imports of solar panels from China in exchange for exempting the shipments from punitive tariffs.

International nuclear authorities have unleashed a tirade on Japanese operators, condemning their perceived incompetence in recent melt-down disasters.