Archived News for Industry Professionals - November, 2016
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says “cheap power means jobs”, and renewable energy is not cheap.
QLD bill kills looming water rort
Queensland has tightened groundwater licence requirements for mines, without angering Adani.
Cash wants ABCC for women
Employment Minister Michaelia Cash has added gender to the push for the ABCC to be revived.
Mesothelioma shows new move
Researchers have discovered details of how asbestos-related tumours grow.
Weatherill wants dump put to people
SA Premier Jay Weatherill wants a referendum on a nuclear waste dump.
Big trade left at wayside
The US Government has effectively buried the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.
Charges laid on Linc leaders
Five former Linc Energy executives have been charged with environmental offences.
Rio ditches Simandou exec
Rio Tinto has suspended a senior executive after payments linked to a project approval in Africa.
NT chief talks pipe plans in China
Many Australians know about a pipeline dispute in Dakota, but ...
Big road fund to fix Vic arterials
The Victorian Government has announced a $1.8-billion public-private partnership to overhaul Melbourne arterial roles.
Dour data shows building slowing
Analysts say new construction industry data could show the end of the boom.
New SA link outlined
South Australia's electricity distributor is looking at options for a new interconnector to the eastern states.
Safety fears in Airservices sacking
Airservices Australia has announced it is sacking 900 workers, creating fears ...
Jury votes down nuclear dump
A citizens’ jury has voted strongly against a large nuclear waste facility in South Australia.
Howard fears for free trade
John Howard is dismayed that the next US president may not back the Trans-Pacific Partnership.