Archived News for Industry Professionals
NSW councils are campaigning against a shake-up of developer levies.
Union slams cut quarantine
Questions are being asked about the requirements of South Australia’s specialist workers’ quarantine system.
Beetaloo moving on partial approval
New fracking exploration in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin could begin within days, with federal funding spurring it along.
Court action over NT death
Dozens of charges have been levelled at a mining company after the death of a superintendent.
Union wants super deal stopped
The ACTU wants the Treasurer to block the takeover of Commonwealth Bank’s superannuation fund.
ARENA remit expanded
ARENA can now fund carbon capture and storage projects, and more uses of gas power.
Zinc batteries backed in NSW
A Sydney company is planning to start production of next-generation fire-resistant zinc-bromide batteries.
Court hears jail claim for ex-MPs
A court has been urged to impose jail time on two former NSW Labor MPs.
Dam crew wins flood appeal
The Queensland Government’s water utility has won an appeal against a 2011 flood damages ruling.
F-35 issues continue
More questions have been asked about the future of the F-35 fighter jet program.
Court actions don't delay Beetaloo drilling
The Federal Government is paying taxpayer money to oil and gas companies to open up the NT’s Beetaloo Basin, despite legal issues.
Nyrstar stung for sulphur leak
The owners of Port Pirie's lead smelter have been fined $35,000 for leaking 700 litres of “toxic” sulphuric acid into waterways.
High-tech floorboards tested
Swiss engineers have designed a new ‘nanogenerator’ that enables wood to generate energy from footfalls.
SafeWork launches ladder sweep
SafeWork NSW is cracking down on height-based risks on construction sites.
Senate finds FIRB flaws
A Senate inquiry has found that Australia's foreign investment rules “make a mockery” of important processes.