Archived News for Industry Professionals - March, 2020
Legal action has been launched against a lead smelting facility over the alleged pollution of creek in South Australia.
NSW approves risky operation
New South Wales has allowed a coal mining extension under Sydney's Woronora water reservoir.
Big wage subsidy coming
The Federal Government’s new $130 billion JobKeeper wage subsidy plan has been fairly well received.
AEMO issues VPP report
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released a report on its Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Demonstration.
FIRB preps for big sweep
The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) is preparing for Chinese companies to buy up distressed Australian assets.
Green power risks studied
A new study looks at renewable energy facilities in areas of environmental significance, which could threaten natural habitats.
New pumped hydro coming
Approval has been granted for what could be Australia’s first pumped hydro project in 40 years.
WA Huawei deal in doubt
Western Australia's Public Transport Authority (PTA) has scrapped a deal with Chinese technology giant Huawei.
State to save green spine
The Victorian Government has taken over an award-winning road to stop it being destroyed by the Geelong council.
CCS checked for QLD
A new study suggests carbon capture and storage (CCS) could be a real option for Queensland.
WMO wants green goals retained
Experts say the global COVID-19 shutdown should not be an excuse to stop climate action.
Airlines in bailout stoush
Virgin Australia wants the ACCC to investigate claims by Qantas about potential bailouts.
Audit inspects failed rail
Victoria's Auditor-General says the state's handling of a big rail upgrade has been “deficient” and “inadequate”.
Firm slammed for underpayment
WA’s largest disability service provider has been sanctioned after it underpaid 1,700 disabled workers.
Firm spruiks big gold find
A West Australian gold mining company says it may have made the Pilbara’s largest discovery ever.
Adani appears set to expand
Leaked information suggests Adani is planning a bigger Queensland coal mine than it has publicly stated.
Dust exposure re-assessed
New analysis suggests coal miners are being exposed to more harmful dust than previously believed.
Victoria allows exploration
Victoria is lifting a ban on onshore gas exploration, but says it will not allow fracking.
Airlines landing hard
Australia’s airline operators are taking big hits as COVID-19 smashes the sector.