Archived News for Industry Professionals - May, 2023
The Victorian government is fast-tracking a planned renewable energy transmission project, alarming landholders.
CSIRO seeks mobile hydrogen
CSIRO has launched a $10 million project to build Australia’s first movable hydrogen generator.
EU urged to keep China close
The EU’s green transition relies on China, according to the Dutch trade minister.
Licence pulled for missed checks
A South Australian asbestos contractor has had their licence suspended for failing to identify and remove asbestos before ...
Local cuts allow foreign products
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) appears to be facing funding reductions while buying big from overseas.
Union pressure alleged
Authorities are investigating claims that union figures have intimidated Indigenous firms.
Big bill for NSW green shift
The NSW government has unveiled an ambitious renewable energy plan that will need over $10 billion for new ...
Union responds to Pluto
A recent incident has ignited a clash between unions and Woodside Energy, and raised concerns over worker safety.
NT farm plan could cost big
The Northern Territory (NT) government's proposal to expand cotton production has sparked concern among environmentalists ...
Vinegar driven by new MOF
Monash engineers have developed an industrial process to produce a useful chemical while creating negative carbon emissions.
Big spend before Snowy bogged
Up to $100 million was spent on Snowy 2.0 geotechnical surveys before a tunnel-boring machine broke down.
Climate body conflicts raised
Conflict of interest concerns have been raised around the Climate Change Authority.
Hydrogen supply laid out
Australian experts have come up with a new supply chain model to assess the viability of the seabound hydrogen economy.
Juukan correction ongoing
Three years since Riot Tinro destroyed sacred rock shelters at Juukan Gorge, efforts to rehabilitate the land have begun.
Murray plan concerns farmers
Controversy has emerged following plans to use River Murray water for a hydrogen power plant in SA.
Nappies added for green builds
An infantile approach could drive new, sustainable building materials.
Plibersek backs new coal
The Albanese government has approved its first new coal mine since it was elected last year.
Jail over jumping castle fires
A man who tried to dominate Melbourne’s jumping castle game faces serious jail time.
State logging felled
This week’s Victorian budget includes plans to shut down the state’s logging industry.