Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - May, 2014
A piece of equipment from one of mankind’s most astounding technological achievements has been sold at auction.
Brandis flags three-strike response to piracy
Senator Scott Ludlam has grilled Attorney-General George Brandis on the Federal Government’s plans for internet piracy legislation, and found renewed suggestions that a ‘three strike’ policy may be on the way.
Broad roads plan calls for $11bn improvements
Governments have made a worldwide call for companies interested in building a huge Sydney roads project.
Cuts to save now leave future in better shape too
Though it may not be enough to stop the tide of unemployment rising in Australia’s automotive-manufacturing sector, one expert has a suggestion for way energy efficiency can boost local industries.
Nines sites awarded for offshore oil digs
Nine new permits have been awarded for offshore oil exploration around Australia.
Poor price takes toll on coal workers
The coal price is being blamed for a string of job cuts on local mine sites.
Hunter looks for game outside old oil
Investment fund Hunter Hall is ending its relationships with fossil fuel companies.
Millions of jobs and trillions of dollars in open trade, BHP says
The chief of one of the world’s biggest mining firms says protectionist trade barriers set up to weather the storm of the GFC are no longer necessary.
Mixed response to grad-grabbing teacher plan
There has been some concern about the effectiveness of a program designed to improve the quality and range of experienced staff in the teaching sector.
Post to stay public, as will submarines
The Finance Minister says Australia Post will not be privatised.
Green talking points tarnished by colourful words
When trying to change long-held ideas about the world, language is everything.
Independent aid flows to help our neighbours
One tiny island nation in the Pacific is having its lack of clean water addressed by the life-saving work of an independent Australian aid group.
Intentions questioned as inquiry money moves
Millions of dollars has been moved from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse to pay for the home insulation inquiry.
Liberal slams CSIRO cuts for lack of federal understanding
Despite efforts to avoid it, millions of dollars in budget cuts will force CSIRO to close down several sites for world-leading research.
$20bn gas build sees first shipments out of PNG
A massive gas project in Papua New Guinea has sent its first shipment to Japan, marking the start of returns on the $20.5 billion LNG endeavour.
Hawke hunts for dollars from dumping
Former Prime Minister Bob Hawke says Australia should once again consider becoming a storage ground for the world’s nuclear waste.
Tugboat strike pulled back from brink of stoppage
Tugboat workers’ strikes have been called off, for now.
Broad benefits expected from bold solar systems
A grassroots group supporting Australian workers and industries has unveiled new products to keep energy costs down for small operations.
Energy sale slammed to preserve price balance
The Australian Competition Tribunal has heard that customers will see increased costs if AGL is allowed to buy Macquarie Generation.
Sites on the line as coal bosses look at rough patch
Coal giants say the Australian industry is being squeezed to its limit by high taxes and strong local dollar.
Past poisons big builder's figures, with possible billions to pay
Building products giant James Hardie may have doubled its revenue this year, but the company’s toxic past keeps knocking numbers down.