Archived News for Industry Professionals - December, 2013
A new study has shown the compounding risks for young people in trouble with the law.
WA hooks in to shark cull for safety
In Western Australia, peoples’ right to swim in the ocean has trumped sharks’ right to live.
A flexible future for children of the sun
The Sun is still seen by some as an inconsistent resource, but developments in the US will help grab a hold of its unending power supplies in a cheaper, more efficient and more flexible way.
Alibaba buys truck access to internal market
One of the largest beneficiaries of the online shopping boom is spending $400 million on logistics to grab a hold of the central Chinese market.
Big works awarded for innovation and other aspects
A recent awards night has highlighted the success of many engineering, logistics and other built environment firms, praising the hard work of thousands during billions of dollars worth of infrastructure projects.
Broken record proves Port can handle more ore
One company has broken its old record for the biggest single shipment of iron ore, and said it is proof Port Hedland can handle large loads.
Bumpy ride for car-maker threatens engineers and others
The future of the iconic Australian car brand Holden hangs in the balance, with a lack of support from the federal government possibly condemning hundreds of engineers to unemployment.
Logistics hub selling for boosted cheesy bid
Murray Goulburn is looking to trade trucks for cheese, bringing in experts to look at selling its logistics facility for more funds to bid on Warrnambool Cheese & Butter.
More control for locals, miners less impressed
A bill is being considered which will hand more control to Queensland governments for approval of mining leases, but some say it does not go far enough.
One in five cite bullies in Victorian Education probe
A recent survey has shown a high level of workplace abuse and bullying in the Victorian Education Department.
Safety seen as big winner in Qld. builds
Two firms have been recognised for their safety-conscious engineering efforts in Queensland.
Watery model allows best practice to float
A new model has been created to show, with enhanced clarity, the best ways for mining companies to manage water resources and other environmental assets.
Weekend pile-driving approved to hurry port
Construction work at the Hay Point coal port expansion on the Queensland coast will occur on weekends and public holidays, with the extended times hoped to bring completion up to twenty days closer.
Big stores vow to wind back unhelpful offers
The representative body for Australia’s smaller and independent service stations says the end of shopper dockets would be good, but they are not the only thing making the fuel market uneven.
Efforts coalesce to combat Coalition carbon plan
Broad opposition is forming to combat attempts by the Federal Government to introduce a ‘Direct Action’ policy to deal with climate change.
First tick for new SA wind farm
Approval has been given to a new 100MW wind farm in South Australia, with Pacific Hydro set to embark on the 42-turbine $240 million build.
Medical board backs refusal for repeated haters
The Australian Medical Association says it is okay for clinics to turn down people who complain about their services on social media.
Million-litre uranium spill contained, calls for closure still
The recent spill of about a million litres of uranium ore and acid has been used as a platform to call for the end of uranium mining at the Ranger site.
Solar sites to connect people, boost business on PNG
A new initiative will help Papua New Guinea residents stay a little bit more connected, with a telecom company rolling out solar-powered phone charging stations around the island community
State to swap green plants for concrete funds
The New South Wales Government is looking to drum up cash by letting go of some goods, starting with all the state’s renewable energy assets.
Tasmania keeps gunning for NBN pledge fulfillment
A push is on to make sure many Tasmanian residents do not miss out on National Broadband Network connections they had been promised.