Archived News for Industry Professionals

Rail is on the rise across the country, according to a report from the Australasian Railway Association.

Chair's future furnished in 3-D

A mysterious new company is aiming to print wooden furniture in three dimensions.

Coalpac's big dig dealt second blow

A government department has recommended knocking back a proposal for a coal mine which may threaten the World Heritage listed Ben Bullen State Forest.

Giddings to pin Turnbull on NBN promise

A lively phone discussion is set to take place this week between the Premier of Tasmania and the federal Communications Minister, with Lara Giddings accusing Malcolm Turnbull of bailing on a pre-election NBN promise.

Minister speaks up as ambo's claims keep ramping

Victoria’s Health minister has lashed out again at the state’s ambulance union, accusing it of misrepresenting waiting times at hospitals on numerous occasions.

Race kicks off at the speed of Sun

Years of work, millions of dollars but only a few kilograms of weight will be shooting down the highway from Darwin this weekend, with the start of the 3000 km World Solar Challenge race.

Rio's robots drive tension, save money

Mining giant Rio Tinto is helping usher in the robot revolution, with its plan to replace some of the world’s highest-paid train drivers with robotic equivalents.

Uni's probe could impact mining health law

Queensland Universities have undertaken a study which could change the future of mining and environmental considerations in the state.

Buffer map drawn but farms want more

Protections have been put in place to cover over 90 per cent of dwellings from any new coal seam gas activity in New South Wales.

Centre plan to promote, celebrate and educate

Authorities are working on a proposal for an Indigenous Centre for Excellence in Broken Hill, which would help create and propagate Indigenous culture, business and ideas.

Grain farmers push for time to inquire

The Federal Government may delay its decision over whether to allow an American firm to buy out one of the country’s most prominent grain companies.

Industry Minister holds on new plan for Holden

Australia’s Minister for Industry has visited the site at the centre of a beloved Australian industry.

Queensland races to catch runaway riders

Queensland’s crackdown on motorcycle gangs has seen bounties offered, security enhanced and now the Australian Crime Commission (ACC) brought in to help.

Snowy fears key industries could melt away

The Snowy River Shire Council is considering the implications of recent climate change reports, which show the shire’s key industries could melt away.

Agriculture expert asks how farmers can mark carbon

An Agricultural Economics expert wants to know how particular parts of the ‘direct action’ plan to reduce climate change will be applied, wondering how much farmers can expect to contribute.

Body art burn-off to boost employment

A job training program in the US is trying to counteract bias against body art, and give applicants a clean slate.

Funds to hunt porcine pest

Farmers in rural Queensland are hoping half a million dollars will be enough to get a handle on the devastation caused by feral pigs.

Miner can't see gas for a while

The boss of a Queensland energy company says there is no immediate future for underground coal gas extraction in the state, after Cougar Energy was fined for contaminating groundwater.

Robots invade increasingly tricky jobs

Ever since clog-wearing Luddites threw their shoes into automatic looms in the 15th century, people have feared having their jobs replaced by machines.

Scientists push to match global standard

Climate scientists have used updated reports of humanity’s impact on the environment to call on Australian politicians to do something beneficial, as they seemingly go backwards compared to the rest of the world.