Archived News for Industry Professionals - October, 2017
Big money for school fix
The SA Government has put up $690 million to replace old buildings and classrooms at 90 schools across the state.
Desal bill high for low flows
SA’s Auditor-General has found the power bill for Adelaide's desalination plant may not be worth the amount of water it produces.
New laws increase accountability
Queensland has created new industrial manslaughter laws following last year’s deaths at Dreamworld.
New measures to stop bridge bumps
The Victorian Government has spent $1 million to stop the next “dickhead” from running into a notoriously low bridge.
Rescue teams go head-to-head
Tasmanian mining crews have tested their rescue skills in a competition held more than a kilometre underground.
China letter looks like Adani's idea
Federal Government ministers have written a formal letter to China in support of the Adani Carmichael coal project.
CO2 surges to stunning high
Concentrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide surged in 2016 to the highest level in 800,000 years, according to a new report.
NT fields fracking report
If the Northern Territory dives headlong into gas development, it could make up to $5.8 billion over 25 years.
PC calls for carbon tax
The Productivity Commission has called for a carbon tax, describing Australia’s energy system as “an appalling mess”.
NSW looks at road 'bots
The NSW Government is preparing its roads for the driverless vehicles of the future.
Cash responds to leaving QC
The ABCC’s chief lawyer has walked out in protest against his former boss's conduct.
Missing manual won't slow House works
A contractor working on security upgrades at Parliament House has lost a 1000-page security manual.
PCH delays laid out
Officials have admitted lead contamination is not the only major problem at the Perth Children’s Hospital yet to be fixed.
PE cladding gap stays open
The Federal Government has rejected a ban on imports of combustible aluminium composite cladding.
Sector calls to save TAFE
Operators say TAFE is on the brink of collapse, with the system in critical decline.
Automation explosion studied
Mining automation is set to grow in value by almost 50 per cent by 2023, according to a new report.
Chevron sets sights on sea
Chevron Australia has snapped up three exploration interests in the Carnarvon Basin off WA.
Doubt thrown on Paris task
Authorities say the new national emissions plan could make it tough for some major industries.