Industry News
A study by a workforce management group claims employers are looking for young single males as a prime prospect for new recruits, flying in the face of logic suggesting a broad range of recruits will create a diverse and successful environment.
Mining profits hit IT hiring
A new study says the rate of hiring in the technology sector has been reduced by a downturn in mining profits.
Uranium upswing illuminates outlook
The Federal Government is glowing over uranium - looking toward a radioactive future to boost Australian jobs and the economy, despite a global drop in nuclear power production.
Silver lined up in NSW
A mining group will soon deliver its environmental impact study in preparation for work on a new silver mine in New South Wales.
Industry clearing up invisible gas claims
The chief executive of Origin Energy says the Coal Seam Gas industry should be completely transparent to allay fears from anti-CSG groups.
Peabody slashes 400 jobs in QLD and NSW
Peabody Energy will cut 400 positions across its NSW and QLD coal mines, pointing to challenging market conditions as the reason for sackings.
Transport confidence down, confusion up
The Commonwealth Bank 'Future Business Index' report says confidence in transport and logistics has plummeted, as industry players view operations for the rest of the year with trepidation.
Top-tier truckers needed
The talent pool for transport managers and heavy-haulage coordinators is reportedly dwindling, according to recruiters.
Katherine skirted for $10 million
The Federal Government has announced it will put up $10 million for the first stage of a heavy vehicle bypass of Katherine in the Northern Territory.
Smart drivers avoid breach sweep
A recent education campaign may have helped reduce the number of truck drivers caught in a sweep of compliance enforcement this year.
Major rail link tender sought
One Australian company may take on the biggest job of its history, with the call put out for tenders to build Victoria’s East West Rail Link.
Australia on board the freight train
Industry experts have observed a shift in favour of Australian logistics industry development and expansion of haulage-management technology.
Toll both building and bargaining
Construction has begun on transport and logistics group Toll’s new $24 million hub in Hobart, while the company threatens thousands of employees planning a strike.
Nano-scale printing comes to the table
US Engineers have developed an incredible new machine which can print on the nano-scale but will not take up too much desk space.
This phone will self-destruct
Devices which have a very short shelf life and break on purpose may not seem like the best idea, but a team of researchers at the University of Illinois say the materials they are working on could change the way we manufacture and consume goods.
Conductive gold at a stretch
An exciting new development could have applications in many arenas, with the University of Michigan announcing progress on a conductive material that will carry a charge when stretched to over twice its length.
Teaming up for international enviro-engineering
An Indian waste management company has made an acquisition in Australia just months after putting off a $217 million initial public offering.
Celebrating the art of building
An event in Sydney will see four dramatic examples of fine Australian engineering celebrated as works of industrial art.
Cruze halted, engineers summoned
More strife for the embattled Australian car-maker, with reports Holden is waiting on engineers to finish the new Cruze.
Teams tasked with new tool
Students at Curtin University are working on a project to give blind people a technological boost.
Viney rains train safety claims
A Victorian opposition MP is claiming the safety of regional train passengers at risk because V/Line trains are breaching passenger safety load limits on every service line.