Archived News for Industry Professionals - May, 2014
Some drivers will face a rougher ride if the Federal Government cuts funding designed to give local roads a fair go.
Big fund to help workers grow away from old industry
The Federal Government has given more details of a large funding pool created to help displaced auto-workers find new jobs.
Housing plan to appease all needs in NT
Architecture students have helped design and build innovative outdoor homes for a remote Indigenous community in the Northern Territory.
Better access for big haul of truck safety schemes
Transport operators and authorities will be able to boost safety through better communication, with the launch of the National Road Safety Partnership Program.
Exhaust report has long list of particular risks
Health authorities say any exposure to diesel soot can cause life-threatening conditions in children and adults.
Fears force councils to call for more power
Another local government has called on the federal government to give it more power over coal seam gas and farmlands.
Lead effects carry strong whiff of danger
Researchers have warned that the dangers of large lead smelters are going unchecked.
Pink batt penny-passing sees staff blame each other
The royal commission into the Rudd government’s home insulation scheme continues, and comments of some authorities have shown just how rushed the plan was.
Queensland's green coal boss blurs lines, creates conflict
One of the key people behind Queensland’s environmental policies is also a manager in the coal sector.
Robots roll out for new job in coal
BHP says it has tasted success and will continue trials of driverless trucks.
Rural bank set free to nail down more rail
The Victorian Government has pulled a pre-budget, pre-election move that few suspected – selling its Rural Finance Corporation to invest in rail upgrades.
States assured permit problems have passed
State authorities at last week’s National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s advisory group meeting say the regulator does not want to repeat its process permits failure.
Transport boss climbs into NHVR driver's seat
A former Queensland Department of Transport boss has taken over the top job at the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.
Uranium buy-in against tough times for nuclear
Iron ore mogul Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has invested millions in a small Australian uranium company.
Broadband woes as companies try to cheapen
Tasmanian NBN contractors have met with lawyers to discuss legal action against one of the companies in charge of the roll-out.
Fuel fiddling not welcomed by firms
The mining sector has added its booming voice to the chorus of discontent over proposed adjustments for more federal money.
Major firms could see financial influence trimmed
A senior federal minister says big companies and unions should be banned from making political donations.
Padbury's port plan put back in the box
A perplexing attempt to secure a major project seems to have fallen through, with Padbury Mining calling off its Oakejee plan.
Road authorities shaken by lift in car apps
The ‘Uber’ car ride app is under investigation in several states over the possible breach of taxi laws.
States agree to clear books on path to new roads
State and territory leaders have agreed to sell off their assets in exchange for federal infrastructure money.
Wage worries to hit lowest rungs first
Trainees, apprentices and others on the very first steps of their career would suffer under some proposed changes, the ACTU says.