Posted May 16, 2019 18:53:54 Photo: Fishermen want seismic testing delayed until after rock lobster spawning in November. (Ian Johnston) Tasmania’s fishing industry is “astounded” seismic testing has been given the green light by a national petroleum authority in Bass Strait as part of exploration plans by an oil and gas company. Key points: Approval
Updated May 16, 2019 06:33:55 Photo: Both major parties say they will reduce emissions and support fracking. But some say it’s not possible to do both. (ABC News) Michael Kutschki hates the idea of his former employer coming to his hometown. Key points: Both major political parties support a new fracking industry in the Territory
Updated May 15, 2019 11:55:44 Photo: More people in work should mean higher wages. What has broken down? (ABC News: Michael Barnett) The Reserve Bank would have studied the recent snapshot of Australia’s workplaces with decidedly mixed feelings. This week: Construction work done third quarter data (Thursday) RBA minutes and RBA governor speech (Tuesday) Thanksgiving
MATES in Construction is running an awareness campaign across Queensland and Northern Territory to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and suicide prevention on construction worksites. The campaign includes billboards around the state and territory (12 in total) supported by a poster and social media campaign. The campaign focuses on non-metropolitan Queensland and
Updated May 13, 2019 14:02:50 Photo: Protesters on canoes and kayaks in Oslo. (Supplied: Hallvard Kolltveit) More than 100 activists have braved the chilly waters off Oslo in a paddle-out protest against oil drilling proposed for the Great Australian Bight. Key points: Equinor is seeking approval to drill for oil off the Great Australian Bight
Posted May 13, 2019 17:54:25 Photo: Four commercial vessels were sabotaged near Fujairah emirate. (File photo: AP: Kamran Jebreili) Two Saudi oil tankers were among vessels targeted by a “sabotage attack” off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia says, condemning it as an attempt to undermine the security of global crude supplies.
MATES in Construction SA held their third Annual Charity Lunch at the iconic Adelaide Oval in November last year. Not only was this their number one fundraiser for the year, it was also a celebration of the great work the team has been doing throughout the year. Nearly 300 people joined together to show their
Posted May 08, 2019 12:09:01 Photo: Two sections of the new Darlington Upgrade have crumbled over the past two days. (ABC: Rhett Burnie) South Australian taxpayers will not have to fork out for “shoddy work” on the new $620 million Darlington Upgrade, after two sections of spray-on concrete crumbled on the lowered motorway in as
Posted May 08, 2019 10:44:40 Photo: Leigh Creek’s population has declined since the closure of the Leigh Creek coal mine in 2015. (ABC News: Tony Hill) An outback town in South Australia is waiting to see if the controversial underground coal gasification (UCG) technology that has been banned in Queensland will be the answer to
Posted May 07, 2019 19:11:14 Photo: The financial viability of proposed $450 million Gold Coast cruise ship terminal is being questioned. (Supplied: Queensland Government) Gold Coast councillors and community groups are questioning the financial viability of the city’s proposed $450 million cruise ship terminal, after a confidential Queensland Government report shows the project would need
