Archived News for Industry Professionals
The Chinese government has acknowledged there are damaged fuel rods in a reactor at a nuclear plant near Hong Kong, days after denying the incident.
Morrison muscles sub firm
The Prime Minister has attempted to pressure France on its multi-billion-dollar submarine deal deadline.
'Blue ribbon' plan released
A new strategy seeks to both protect and profit from areas within 50km of the ocean.
ARENA dilution opposed
The Federal Government faces hurdles in its attempt to redirect renewable energy funds.
ARENA backs hybrid site
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is helping fund a $30 million ‘solar hydro’ power plant trial.
CAES builder spruiks local benefits
The company behind an advanced compressed-air energy storage facility says it will inject $457 million into a region town’s economy.
Forced labour drives train work
A company accused of using forced labour is still supplying parts for new Melbourne trains.
Gas gained from angled holes
Arrow Energy has been accused of drilling CSG wells under farmland without notifying landholders.
MCA backs local coal
Australia’s main mining lobby has described local thermal coal as the best in the world.
Planners raise coal concerns
The NSW planning department has recommended that a new Hume Coal mine be refused.
PM signs green deals
The Prime Minister has signed deals with Japan and Germany to develop technology for “a net zero emissions future”.
Projects pave over health issues
Experts say the health impacts of major transport projects are too often glossed over during the planning phases.
UK trade deal looms
Scott Morrison and Boris Johnson have struck an Australia-Britain free trade deal.
Union calls for Darwin release
The maritime union is demanding the release of over a dozen port workers from mandatory quarantine in Darwin.
Big developer faces defect claims
A developer is being sued over dozens of “defects” in near-new Parramatta buildings.
Carbon capture value boost
Australian engineers are working on new methods to capture CO2 and turn it into useful products.
Big blackout from Biloela bang
Almost half a million Queensland households and businesses were left without power after a recent fire at the Callide Power Station.
CEFC backs green connections
Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced its single largest investment.
Coal miners' health probed
A new survey has found many Australian coal miners are overweight and under-nourished.
Fuel bail-out reviewed
A new report finds federal measures to bail out oil refineries will benefit shareholders.