Archived News for Industry Professionals - August, 2024
Research suggests shutting down coal-fired power stations can be profitable for investors.
Deaths cause mine pause
Authorities have shut down operations at a Queensland coal mine after two fatalities in just three weeks.
Slow cities face rapid change
Experts have assessed cities’ resilience to serious and growing threats.
State split re-jigged
State and territory taxpayers could soon fund a larger share of major infrastructure projects.
CFMEU leaders shunted
The federal government has placed the Construction and General Division of the CFMEU under administration.
Green light for SunCable
The Federal Government has granted approval for what could be the largest solar farm in the world.
Methane panel forming
Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley will lead a new expert panel on methane emissions reporting.
Middle Arm fuel issues raised
The role of fossil fuels in the NT’s “sustainable development precinct” has been questioned.
More boring for slowed project
Snowy Hydro Limited is buying a fourth tunnel boring machine (TBM) in a bid to keep the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project on track.
Blood tests prompt privacy call
Mandatory employee blood tests have prompted calls for a privacy law overhaul.
Coal fire effects continue
A new study shows the lung health impact from the Hazelwood mine fire persists years later.
Fine issued for threader harm
A steel fabricator has been fined $50,000 after a worker was pulled into a machine.
AER head reflects on summit
Two of Australia’s biggest regulators have come together for a major summit.
Energy spend claims labour
Analysts say energy projects are taking away funding for housing and road infrastructure.
Green power systems rise
Official reports show Australian power systems are on a path to greater renewable integration.
Hackers strike gold miner
Evolution Mining, a major Australian gold producer, has confirmed it was the target of a ransomware attack on its IT systems.
Regulator kickbacks alleged
Staff at Victoria's building regulator have been charged in a corruption probe.