Archived News for Industry Professionals
Councils want help on green goals
Council advocates are lobbying for more money to help local governments meet climate goals.
Rail hub "honeypot" revealed
The NSW Government has paid external consultants over $2 million for rail strategies in the last few years.
EPA allows tyre-burying
Warnings have been issued after tyres were found buried at six north-west New South Wales coal mines without a licence.
Compo frauds slammed
Two frauds have been ordered to pay more than $80,000 after ripping off Victoria's worker compensation scheme.
Dark roof ban looms
New South Wales is considering new building regulations that would ban dark roofing in some areas.
Farm visa outlined
The Federal Government has announced a new type of agricultural visa for foreigners to work on Australian farms.
Gas execs avoid court
Charges against the former directors of a major gas company have been dropped.
Oil incursion questioned
Some parents have become concerned about petroleum giant Woodside’s presence in schools.
State seeks hydrogen port
The Queensland Government has called for the construction of a new hydrogen export facility.
Big firms form fossil fuel giant
BHP and Woodside Petroleum have announced a $20 billion oil and gas merger ...
Dark matter lab growing
The Southern Hemisphere’s first underground dark matter physics laboratory should be ready by the end of the year.
EU taxes to bite locals
Experts say Australian industries will soon pay for their emissions through overseas taxes.
Sugar firm charged in QLD
A sugar company is the first to be charged with industrial manslaughter over an electrical incident in Queensland.
Tool tip grounds A320
Experts have revealed that a small piece of a screwdriver left inside a jet engine caused flames and an aborted take-off...
AEMC allows panel charge
The AEMC is allowing power companies to charge Australians with rooftop solar panels for exporting electricity to the grid.
Green light for WA gas pipe
WA's Environment Minister has approved a major part of Woodside's proposed $16 billion Scarborough LNG project.