Archived News for Industry Professionals
Apprentices in South Australia are learning the hard way that safety is no afterthought.
Big fine for crane crash
A fine has been issued after a safety override sent a 60-tonne crane crashing into a factory roof.
Heat stress warning for NSW
As the Australian summer heats up, the NSW Resources Regulator has launched a campaign to educate mine workers on the dangers of heat stress.
Stone products to stop at border
Engineered stone products will be banned from entering the country next year.
Strong tubes for better booms
Engineers are testing foldable, self-locking tubes for strong building materials.
PEP-11 plans knocked back
The PEP-11 gas project has suffered another blow after years of political drama.
Pumped hydro prep backed
Queensland says local businesses will power its renewable energy future, though a major project faces delays.
WA to hold back gas
Western Australia is adjusting gas exports in an attempt to secure local energy and jobs.
UAE deal opens options
Australia has achieved its first free trade agreement with a Middle Eastern nation.
AUKUS expansion coming
Australia's $300-billion-plus AUKUS pact is inviting new allies - and fresh doubts - into the fold.
Sydney faces train actions
Sydney's train system teeters on chaos, as unions and government clash over fares and pay.
Asbestos effect quantified
New stats show the increased risk of cancer for people living in a 'Mr Fluffy' home.
Bones drive better concrete
Inspired by human bones, Princeton engineers have toughened concrete to resist catastrophic failure.
Manslaughter laws for last state
Tasmania has joined the rest of Australia in passing industrial manslaughter laws.
Scheme aimed at sea wages
The Albanese government says it is standing up for seafarers with a $2.7 million pilot program to tackle wage theft.
ACT signs green deal
ACT has secured a new federal agreement to accelerate its renewable energy transformation.
Beetaloo facing water review
An independent review will decide if federal intervention halts Beetaloo Basin fracking projects.