Archived News for Industry Professionals - May, 2015
There is controversy over a $130 million deep sea port in the Northern Territory, after claims that the project went ahead despite having no environmental approval.
BHP warned credit rating could slip
BHP Billiton, the world’s biggest mining firm, could have its credit rating downgraded.
FWC findings for beard that broke the rules
The Fair Work Commission has upheld a decision to sack a BHP employee whose beard became a safety issue.
High-tech gold tracker gets deep
Australian researchers are working on a portable, highly sensitive method for gold detection, which could allow mineral exploration companies to test for gold on-site.
Kits to fix WA's dark tourist toll
The Road Safety Council says tourists have “no idea” about issues of driver fatigue and the importance of seatbelts.
Local duo take hold of hypersonics
Two Australian engineering students will get a chance to test their hypersonic ideas in a project that could revolutionise modern transport.
McAleese deals with lower iron price
Transport contractor McAleese has detailed the cost of the dwindling iron ore price – and its dealings with Atlas Iron – on its bottom line.
Thousands fall on Worley Parson's poor outlook
Worley Parsons has become the latest victim of poor commodity prices, announcing over 2,000 people will lose their jobs across its operations.
$200m to overhaul apprenticeships
The Federal Government says a new $200 million annual investment will improve the state of Australia’s apprenticeship system.
Big bill follows bulldozer frenzy
A Darwin contractor was the victim of over $300,000 worth of vandalism on the weekend, after joy-rider broke in and went to town with a bulldozer.
BIS report shows building money on the move
New figures show the value of civil construction is dropping, and could be on the way to a sector-wide collapse.
Government building on safer basis
The Federal Government has put out new resources to keep Commonwealth-funded building projects safe.
Macfarlane solidifies gas links
The Industry Minister has been spruiking links between the Australian and United States’ energy sectors.
May Day marches mark growing wage threat
Workers around the country have marched on various issues, in the annual May Day union rallies over the weekend.
Study slams housing help at high end
A new report is aimed at ending the myth that tax concessions for the wealthy help everyday Australians.
Tesla heads home for new energy revolution
Tech firm Tesla is making a foray into the commercial energy market, with a series of new batteries designed to store energy at the home, business and utility scale.
Top 5's big take could be raided
New figures reveal the five coal companies that receive most taxpayer-subsidised diesel via the notorious Fuel Tax Credits scheme.