Archived News for Industry Professionals - July, 2014
The South Australian Road Transport Association (SARTA) has a meeting booked with the state’s transport minister this week, and it says it has plenty to tell him.
Old chemical rears head in Adelaide air and water
The phrase “safe as houses” means little for residents of one Adelaide suburb, who have had to evacuate ahead of the demolition of homes after a toxic contaminant was found.
Billionth tonne heads on Japan's iron road
BHP Billiton has shipped its one billionth tonne of iron ore to Japan.
Desert dump wanted for broad social boost
Traditional owners in the Gibson Desert could host a nuclear waste dump previously intended for Muckaty Station.
Grain line closure causes local road worry
Locals are concerned that the closure of some key WA train lines will force streams of trucks onto their roads.
Koala qualms calmed by special squad
The New South Wales Roads and Freight Minister says a specialist team will ensure that a koala community is kept safe when a Pacific Highway addition is cut through their home.
New firm digs into rural mine safety
A new company focused on mine safety and emergency response is getting off the ground.
Papers pass over loud calls for roads
South Australia’s latest State Budget is out, but figures in the freight industry say their pressing needs have been ignored.
Poseidon nets Black Swan for nickel boost
Poseidon Nickel is buying the Black Swan mine from Russian giant Norilsk Nickel.
Rio's contracts give berth to locals
Several contracts for infrastructure at Rio Tinto's Cape Lambert project have been decided.
States' link to spread quick, safe learning
The NTC has shaken hands with a US counterpart on a deal to share what they’ve learned about safety and productivity.
Truss backs truck links after platoon proposal
Federal infrastructure minister Warren Truss has backed a look at ‘platooning’ truck technology as a way to boost productivity.
Coal swap could bring more sun to SA
A new feasibility study is considering the benefits of replacing a major South Australian coal power station with a field of mirrors focused on a single tower.
Energetic rubbish to dump hundreds of jobs
A US company is working on a $1.25 billion bio-energy project, which could see rubbish and human waste turned into electricity for Iran.
Family figures fail to slow storming tax repeal
Economists say that the repeal of the carbon and mining taxes could cost households much more than they save.
Smooth ride on site sold in Victoria
The leader of the Victorian Labor Party has avoided comment on more media reports ahead of this week’s union corruption inquiries.
Unions say details leaking ahead of proper inquiry
As the Royal Commission into union corruption gets underway this week a number of figures say they are already facing inquiry, as details and evidence are leaked to the media
Federal moves threaten ACT's renewable goal
The ACT’s ambitious push for 90 per cent renewable energy by 2020 could be at risk, with a local energy and climate economist saying it could become too difficult in coming years.
Outlook sees bright times ahead for rooftop PV
An outlook report by a leading international finance group says Australia will sink billions more into solar energy over the next fifteen years.
TAFE-Uni linked launched in $200 million push for the bush
The Federal Education Minister has officially opened Queensland’s first dual sector university.
$8 billion extreme weather fix finished
Building and roadwork for “the biggest reconstruction effort in Australia’s history” have been completed in Queensland.