Archived News for Industry Professionals - June, 2024
The federal government has approved a significant offshore wind energy zone off the New South Wales South Coast.
Industry gender gaps targeted
The Victorian Government has put up new money to address gender disparities in the energy and manufacturing sectors.
Lung disease study funded
The Queensland Government is funding a new research initiative for occupational dust lung diseases.
State funds BlueScope work
The NSW Government is funding the refurbishment of BlueScope’s plate mill at Port Kembla.
Unions link in NSW
The Australian Workers Union (AWU) and the Mining and Energy Union (MEU) have announced...
Beach approved for offshore gas
The Victorian government has approved a new gas extraction project near the Twelve Apostles, the first of its kind in over a decade.
Locals back Jabiluka call
The Northern Territory government has issued a two-year order to halt mining and exploration at Jabiluka, an uranium operation within Kakadu National Park.
New plans for old rigs
Chevron and Esso have both announced plans to address their decommissioned oil rigs off the coast of Australia.
Santos slapped for gas breaches
The Federal Court has ordered Santos to pay a $2,750,000 penalty for violations of the National Gas Rules.
NSW seeks safety boost
The NSW Government says it will introduce industrial manslaughter offence, carrying a 25-year jail term and $20 million fine for worker deaths.
CCS ban for northern basin
The Queensland Government has announced a ban on carbon capture and storage (CCS) in its section of the Great Artesian Basin.
Controversial extraction paused
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) says it has ceased extracting water from a bore in Perth Hills.
Construction delays counted
Australia faces a significant delay in housing construction, with 37,074 approved dwellings yet to commence.
Japanese giants admit failures
Toyota, Honda, Mazda and Yamaha have admitted to safety test mishandling.
Pollution toll tallied
Scientists say pollution presents a greater threat to global health than war, terrorism, and a range of diseases combined.
SA launches fall campaign
An alarming rise in serious injuries caused by falls from heights has prompted SafeWork SA to launch an awareness campaign to keep workers safe.
Big backing for hydrogen hub
The NSW Government has granted planning approval for a $207.6 million hydrogen hub in the Hunter region.
CEFC enhancing green loans
The CEFC has announced its first commitment under the $1 billion Household Energy Upgrades Fund (HEUF).
Data link for consumer power
New funding is set to create a data exchange for consumer energy resources.