Archived News for Industry Professionals - December, 2017
The Federal Government has been accused of shifting the goalposts with the release of new annual emissions projections.
Industrial effects roll on
New research suggests the ill-effects of the Industrial Revolution are still being felt 200 years later.
Frack review makes many calls
The NT Government’s fracking inquiry has handed down a preliminary report that includes a call to protect groundwater resources.
Dock blockade stops Vic. cargo
Things are getting rough at a union blockade of the Victorian International Container Terminal (VICT).
EPA green lights NT waste site
The NT EPA has approved a controversial hazardous waste storage facility and salt mine.
IBAC uncovers big TAFE scam
Victoria’s corruption watchdog has found evidence of a $2 million TAFE scam.
WA cladding list looms
The WA Building Commission is preparing to release a list of up to 150 strata properties with potentially combustible cladding.
AGL keeps Liddell timeline
AGL will close the Liddell coal-fired power plant and repurpose it with a commitment to clean energy.
Union responds to Ichthys death
The ETU wants the NT to introduce industrial manslaughter laws following the death of a worker at the Inpex Ichthys LNG plant.
Audit slams TAFE SA
A scathing audit of TAFE SA has revealed substandard courses and led to calls for management to resign.
Faults found for Tip Top trucks
NSW authorities have issued Tip Top bread delivery trucks with defect notices.
FMG to appeal title claim
Fortescue is appealing against a native title ruling covering the area on which its $110 billion Solomon Hub iron ore mine sits.
More time needed for mine rehab
Research suggests much more time is needed for adequate mine site restoration.
Native title attempt against Adani
Traditional owners have filed a court injunction against Adani and the Queensland Government in the hope of blocking a National Native Title Tribunal decision on the Carmichael mine site.
QLD flood case underway
A class action by 6,000 people has started almost 7 years after Queensland’s fatal floods.
Steel review calls for help
A Senate inquiry has made 28 recommendations to secure the local steel industry.
Arrow aims at Surat
Arrow Energy has signed a deal that will open up one of the largest gas reserves on the east coast.
NSW Nationals on coal drive
The NSW Nationals want to use money from asset sales to build a new coal-fired power station.