Archived News for Industry Professionals - August, 2015
Queensland farmers will be able to spend more time in the paddock after a determination by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).
Heydon's embattled wagon rolls ahead
Dyson Heydon has ruled himself fit to continue running the royal commission into trade unions, sending the unions off to find new ways of avoiding the legal lens.
Melbourne transport strike challenged
Melbourne train operator Metro Trains is calling on the industrial umpire to step in and stop another major public transport strike.
Miners find flying robots for safety's sake
Fortescue Metals Group will use unmanned drones to survey its Cloudbreak mine in the Pilbara, as part of an effort to reduce the health and safety risks for survey staff.
New fines for phone-driving
Queensland has introduced new penalties for drivers caught using their mobile phone while driving.
Smart sub leader gets prestigious prize
Chief Defence Scientist Dr Alex Zelinsky has received the prestigious 2015 MA Sargent Medal from Engineers Australia.
Unions say thousands lost as Joyce keeps millions
The Transport Workers’ Union has slammed the almost $12 million pay packet of Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce, which some see as a reward for cutting nearly 5,000 full-time jobs.
Workers' poor health can harm others
A leading dietician has told a mining conference that obesity is both a health issue for miners and a safety issue for the industry.
Big find to bring gas for years
Italian energy firm Eni has found a massive new natural gas field, which could be one of the world’s largest.
Broad team formed for chemical changes
The Federal Government is looking for ways to reduce red tape on industrial chemical use, while maintaining community safety.
Gas firm seeks sunny side of WA
Gas giant Alinta Energy has seen the future – announcing that it will offer solar and battery storage systems to households later this year.
Key points released for new asbestos plan
The first National Plan on Asbestos Safety and Eradication has been launched after a meeting of State and Territory Ministers.
Labour worries could scuttle China deal
The Federal Government is ramping up its rhetoric to ensure the China free trade agreement (FTA) goes ahead.
Ipswich runs old coal out of town
Queensland’s Ipswich City Council says it will oppose future coal mines and coal seam gas exploration in the region.
Deadly arrogance brings jail time for truck boss
An Adelaide trucking company boss has been convicted of manslaughter after faulty brakes killed one of his drivers.
DMP urges deeper view
The WA Government says key performance indicators (KPIs) could reduce mining industry fatalities.
Drivers push back on deadly schedules
A union-backed convoy of Queensland truck drivers is on its way to Sydney as part of a mass protest highlighting the danger of unreasonable deadlines.
Gorgon FIFO strike could damage image
Western Australia’s peak business lobby has warned that a FIFO workers strike could damage future investment.
NT seeks ways to get gas east-bound
The Northern Territory Chief Minister says NT gas will flow to east coast markets by 2018.
VicRoads rolls out auto-brakes
Government body VicRoads is updating its road maintenance fleet with radar-based reverse braking technology to reduce employee injuries.
Backers gathering to keep Carmichael alive
Despite a storm surging around its approval, proponents of Adani’s Carmichael coal mine are doing everything they can to ensure it goes ahead.