Tag: Industry
Mining tax still a major challenge: Xstrata
Xstrata is not ruling out more changes to the mining profits tax.[MORE]
London tube strike cripples network
Millions of commuters across London struggled to get to work as a 24-hour strike by workers on the underground rail system crippled much of the network.[MORE]
The deal that secured blokes from the bush
Feature
Details of $9.9 billion regional package agreed to by Julia Gillard, Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor. A round of $1.8 billion in Health and Hospitals Fund to be opened up to regional hospitals onlyA round of $500 million in Education Investment Fund to be reserved for regions$41 million for regional GPs and Aboriginal medical services$66 million to go to regional businesses and workers$173 million for regional schools$1.4 billion for various infrastructure programs$6 billion regional infrastructure program as announced during election campaign$200 million for more affordable homes as announced during election campaignA pledge to keep broadband prices the same regardless of locationRegional areas to be prioritised in construction of National Broadband Network[MORE]
Stakeholders want Ord expansion project slowed
There are calls for the $220 million Ord expansion project to be slowed down to extend construction through to the end of 2012.[MORE]
Unimin claims 'implied approval' for sand mining
A Brisbane Magistrate has adjourned the prosecution of a mining company accused of illegally taking sand from North Stradbroke Island off Brisbane.[MORE]
Company in court accused of illegal sand mining
Two former Queensland mines ministers have been summonsed to appear in court by a company accused of illegal sand mining.[MORE]
Forestry Tasmania profits slashed $8m
Forestry Tasmania is blaming falling international wood products demand for a major profit slump.[MORE]
'Sweatshops on wheels' driving truckies to drugs: union
The Transport Workers Union wants police to investigate trucking companies after a drug testing blitz on drivers.[MORE]
New Bank SA managing director appointed
Jane Kittel has been named managing director of Bank SA, to take over from Rob Chapman.[MORE]
Hundreds attend forum on Sunshine Coast water prices
More than 400 residents attended a forum on Queensland's Sunshine Coast last night to question Unity Water about increased water prices.[MORE]
New Zealand gets an economic shake-up
The Christchurch earthquake reveals the unfortunate reality that tragedy can be good for economic growth. [MORE]
Workers agree to new work conditions at Collinsville mine
A long-running industrial dispute at a north Queensland coal mine has ended with workers voting in favour of a new employment agreement.[MORE]
Reserve expected to hold fire
The Reserve Bank is widely expected to leave official interest rates on hold today, as it surveys an uncertain global outlook.[MORE]
Margaret River's character may be protected
The Premier Colin Barnett says the government will consider special laws to protect Margaret River from a proposed coal mine. [MORE]
Tax truce in doubt as miners threaten new ad blitz
The controversy over the Federal Government's mining tax may be back, with the Association of Mining Exploration Companies threatening to relaunch its campaign against the tax. [MORE]
Cougar, Qld Government reach agreement
Cougar Energy says it has reached an agreement with the State Government over the company's underground coal gasification (UCG) project in the South Burnett region of south-east Queensland.[MORE]
Central QLD coal exports on the up
Coal exports to Asia from the Port of Gladstone in central Queensland are up. [MORE]
Coal mining proposal challenges political colleagues
Feature
Coal mining proposal challenges political colleagues[MORE]
Swan Reach Ferry set for changeover
The Transport Department will today replace the Swan Reach Ferry to remove the current 3.5 metre width restriction.[MORE]
Perdaman confident despite Griffin's uncertainty
The company behind what is set to be the worlds biggest urea plant says it has a backup plan if its main coal supplier cannot be pulled out of administration.[MORE]
Councils glove up over water price cap plan
The LGAQ says a cap on water prices could send council-owned water companies broke.[MORE]
Trapped miners pass the one-month mark
The 33 men trapped in a Chilean mine have spent their first full month 700 metres underground.[MORE]
Airlines face multi-million payout to travel agents
Airlines are facing multi-million-dollar payouts over years of underpayments to travel agents after losing a last-ditch legal bid [MORE]
Clem7 bosses collect $1m in bonuses
Five executives of the company that operates Brisbane's Clem7 tunnel have received bonuses totalling more than $1 million.[MORE]
Environmentalists say too much heavy industry in area as approval given to plant
A South West environment group says it is disappointed the Federal Government's has given environmental approval for a urea plant to be based in Collie.[MORE]
