Archived News for Industry Professionals
Big solar boost opens
Australia is launching its $1 billion push to turbocharge local solar manufacturing.
Firms slammed over WA issues
The WA Premier has criticised some of the state’s major energy suppliers.
Power options outlined
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released its 2024 Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO).
Coal closure profits shown
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.