Archived News for Industry Professionals - December, 2016
Nano-diamond is literal cutting edge
Australian researchers have crafted a new nano-diamond for cutting through ultra-solid materials.
Work safety at whim of climate
Public health officials say that as the length and severity of hot weather increases, work practices must change.
Advocates want waste talk to continue
Businesses, academics and experts want nuclear waste dump talks to stay active.
AEMO backs better links
The energy regulator has backed billions of dollars worth of infrastructure upgrades.
Wind funds blow Barnaby's way
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has put up $120 million for a wind farm in Barnaby Joyce’s electorate.
Santos spins-off to save
Santos says it will save about $2 billion over three years by spinning off its non-essential assets.
States could make new ETS
SA Premier Jay Weatherill wants the states to set up an emissions-trading system without the Federal Government.
Turnbull reacts to dire data
Australia has seen its worst economic results since the global financial crisis, but Malcolm Turnbull says it is just “a bump in the road”.
Quick backflip on power plans
Suggestions that Australia would introduce a carbon pricing scheme lived for less than two days.
Disability fixes funded
Workplaces will be encouraged to employ people with disabilities, fund leadership and create ...
Lobbies' bland plans slammed
A conservative think tank says Australia’s chief business lobby is now “completely outgunned” by progressive think tanks.
NT mining influence highlighted
Environmentalists are concerned about the amount of mining industry figures on an NT Government-appointed board.
Powerful pricing plan outlined
The CSIRO has backed emissions trading as the way to cut power bills and hit carbon targets.
ABCC protection questioned
The CFMEU has started poking holes in plans for a renewed Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC).
Adani's new line on track
A proposed coal rail line in Queensland has passed its first hurdle for a Federal Government loan.
Climate review lining up
The Federal Government has opened the possibility of new climate policies for the energy sector.