Archived News for Industry Professionals
Port Lincoln City Council in South Australia has joined a list of councils who oppose drilling in the Great Australian Bight.
CSG study finds acceptable air
CSIRO has completed a three-year study of air quality in CSG-heavy areas of Queensland.
Gas sector wants climate clarity
The gas industry has become the latest to call on the Federal Government to come up with a climate and energy policy.
PM to dump NEG
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he will scrap the National Energy Guarantee (NEG).
Big NAIF loan for NT upgrades
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has made its largest investment to date.
Authorities respond to factory fire
Firefighters are gaining control over a factory fire in Melbourne’s west that has burned for nearly a week.
Green help from board balance
A new study has found companies with more gender-balanced boards are better for the environment.
UCG trial gets green light
SA has approved trials of a controversial mining technology that is banned in other states.
CleanCo forms in QLD
The Queensland Government says it will put downward pressure on electricity prices through a new renewable energy body.
Transurban to take WestConnex
Transurban has been announced as the successful bidder to buy Sydney’s WestConnex for $9.26 billion.
CSIRO maps dam areas
Scientists say giant dams could turn north QLD, WA and the NT into even greater agricultural food bowls.
Drought climate link ignored
The former president of the NFF says federal politicians are ignoring the link between drought and climate change.
Famous face for PFAS case
American legal activist Erin Brockovich has arrived in Australia for a lawsuit against the Department of Defence.
Mine leak harms FNQ creek
A mothballed Queensland mine has been found to have contaminated waterways.
CSIRO scores in safe gold trial
CSIRO has produced gold using a non-toxic chemical process without cyanide and mercury.
Latest fatality stats released
The latest figures on national work-related injuries, diseases and fatalities are out.
SA to pay for failed students
Aircraft maintenance students who received substandard training from TAFE SA are to be compensated.
Victoria pledges big rail loop
The Victorian Government has unveiled a plan to build a multi-billion-dollar underground rail loop.
APA boss says probe not needed
The ACCC’s immense powers make a royal commission into the energy sector unnecessary, an industry leader says.