Archived News for Industry Professionals - April, 2015
Workplace relations experts say governments must look beyond strikes and industrial action to address the true causes of workplace conflict.
National gas grab gets academic
The Federal Government is funding research into new ways to develop Australia’s unconventional gas resources, including coal seam gas, shale gas and tight gas.
Air traffic award marks meaningful education
Airservices Australia has been recognised for excellence and innovation in air traffic control training.
Backward braking safety prepares for launch
An Australian car safety start-up is preparing for its public debut, hoping to raise millions to develop an advanced reversing alarm.
Expert calls for expanded responsibility
An expert lawyer in transport safety says the scope of chain of responsibility (COR) laws could be changed by new reforms.
Iron fall hits outer industries
Some major Australian transporters are feeling the strain of the ongoing drop in iron ore prices.
Rinehart rails on unprofitable positions
Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart says Australia could start to look a lot like Greece, unless major changes are made.
Sector says states holding uranium back
Toro Energy has made a thinly-veiled swipe at the Queensland government’s decision to ban uranium mining.
Apache bails on Australia
Apache Energy is being sold for around $US2.1 billion and will exit the Australian oil and gas market.
Coalition continues hard road push
While Prime Minister Tony Abbott has recently appeared willing to let Victoria not build its contentious East West Link, others within his party are pushing for the big road build to continue.
Corporate approach to boost Indigenous business
A new Chamber of Commerce has been set up to represent more than 2,000 Indigenous businesses and employers.
Direct action starts amid questions over effect
Federal Government's first Direct Action auction is on this week, but analysts say the scheme simply will not work.
Jobs dropping in rough iron climate
As the iron ore price continues its rapid decline, hundreds of jobs are on the line.
Local makers should look for high-tech niche
Industry experts have highlighted a few niche areas where Australian manufacturing could do well.
Non-mining keeps construction up
Home building appears to have boosted the construction sector, while engineering work dries up.
Quiet white paper welcomed
The federal government’s Energy White Paper has received support throughout the resources sector, which is pleased to hear of measures to boost LNG.
Shell's big shot for top of pile
Oil and gas giant Shell is making an aggressive bid to become the world’s biggest LNG provider.
Woodside's new find could be tied-in
Woodside Petroleum has come across some new gas off the West Australian coast.
Watchdog found wanting in PUP's check-up
A Senate inquiry has picked apart moves by the Queensland Government under former premier Campbell Newman.