Archived News for Industry Professionals
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for global support on Beijing's ideas for a new development bank, and Australia may take him up.
RBA sends message to house investors
The Reserve Bank has issued a warning to investors amid overinflated prices that continue to climb.
Rumours say watchdog swapped for drug swabs
The CFMEU may have reversed its opposition to mandatory drug testing on construction sites, following an engaging meeting with Senator Jacqui Lambie.
Better building sought in SA planning shift
The South Australian Local Government sector continues to lobby for significant changes to the State's planning system, changes it has wanted for years.
Committee says asset-selling fund misses point
A Federal Parliamentary committee has slammed the Federal Government's Asset Recycling program.
Power lobby slams Labor's water warning
Labor’s NSW leader Luke Foley has pledged to reverse his own party’s policy, to protect water supplies and agriculture.
Workforce warned before robot revolution
Robots will change the Australian workforce in the next decade, according to some.
Barnett burns business over budget mess
WA Premier Colin Barnett says the big players in Australian iron ore have adopted a “dumb” strategy.
BHP wants strike rules changed
BHP Billiton has proposed six reforms in a submission to the Productivity Commission, which are aimed at ending its battles with unions.
Duo to fight FIFO's dark toll
A new partnership has been formed to stop suicide in the mining and oil and gas industries.
Hydrogen tram brings clean travel to the people
In an attempt to reduce the smog that envelops China’s major cities, authorities have produced a hydrogen-powered tram.
New barriers boost safety
A new style of safety barrier will soon begin reducing deaths on the road.
New chopper takes rescue to rigs
Australia’s most sophisticated search and rescue helicopter has been unveiled.
Police tell trucks to step up
Police say they were disturbed by the findings of a recent truck compliance sweep.
Report plots polluters against improvement
A new report has named Australia’s top 10 polluters, and unsurprisingly, they do not appear to like renewable energy.
Rinehart's "abominable" choice on show
Gina Rinehart has been showcasing her massive Roy Hill mine to investors, but it has not impressed all part of the local industry.
US takes on Australian trucking check
The United States Government is taking Australia’s lead and launching an investigation into links between pay rates and safety in the trucking industry.
Big road falls as Abbott looks for new deals
Prime Minister Tony Abbott appears to agree that Victoria’s East West Link project is dead.
Ex-union man wants CFMEU brought into line
A former union boss has backed the return of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC), saying certain unions must be “brought to heel’’.
Leighton looks for better luck with new name
Leighton Holdings is changing its name to avoid corruption allegations.
Freight blamed for hefty road bills
Western Australia's Opposition transport spokesperson wants to ease the strain for councils facing big road repair bills.