Archived News for Industry Professionals - January, 2016
The Office of the Chief Scientist has put out its new STEM Programme Index.
Santos spills golden gas figures
Santos has reported its highest annual gas production figures since 2007.
Scientific value tallied at $330 billion
Scientific advances underpin $330 billion of Australia’s annual economic output, the Chief Scientist says.
Mine money goes further, but still not far
The New South Wales Government has expanded its Resources for Regions program, but local governments may not be too excited.
Technicians' strike shines light on Defence division
Public servants in the Defence Department walked off their “safety-critical” to protest the long-running public service pay dispute drags on.
TPP to take thousands of jobs
The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) is still up in the air, and has been a major topic during Prime Minister Malclm Turnbull’s trip to the US.
Big movers make play for less pay
Australia’s two largest trucking firms say there should not be hourly and kilometre payments for linehaul drivers.
Safety study says profits don't suffer
New figures suggest a company can boost safety and profitability at the same time.
Tired technology gets Federal boost
New Federal Government funding has been granted to a locally-designed high-tech anti-fatigue device.
Big slip in SpaceX quest
SpaceX has successfully launched a new climate change satellite into space, but has seen another of its Falcon 9 rockets explode during a failed landing attempt.
Hybrid sites in green power price drop
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency(ARENA) has shortlisted 22 renewable energy projects for $100 million in funding, signalling that solar project costs would fall below $AU100/MWh by 2020.
Locals help with scanner advance
Local experts have helped find a way to increase the resolution of MRI scanners, while making the procedure quicker and safer for the patient at the same time.
Mining market sees battery boost
Insiders say big profits in the resource market this year will come from materials used in high-tech energy storage and other futuristic technologies.
Tassie wants out of power woes
The Tasmanian government is moving to respond to a drop in energy security.
Tech hub to link new mining moves
The South Australian Government is backing new moves to bring more technology into the mining sector.
Unions dig at coal mine lung issues
Unions are keeping up their campaign to warn coal miners and their employers about ‘black lung’.
Woolworths wants to drop hammer on Masters
Big moves among hardware giants this week, with Woolworths looking to offload Masters.
BHP lines up for big decline
BHP Billiton is staring down the barrel of a $10.3 billion write-down on its US shale oil and gas assets.
TAFE changes to be tested
The New South Wales Opposition and Greens say 2016 is the last year to “rescue TAFE”.