Archived News for Industry Professionals
Safety authorities have conducted a sweep of construction sites in northern Sydney and the Sutherland shire.
Safe Work has eyes on lungs
Safe Work Australia has launched a new campaign focusing on industries most at risk of occupational lung diseases.
Australia called to act again
The top US diplomat in Australia says both nations must set “more ambitious climate goals”.
Consumers drive NEM shift
Consumer take-up of solar and investment in large-scale renewables is transforming the way the energy market operates.
Green firms fined
Pacific Hydro and Hornsdale will pay over $1.6 million in penalties for breaching energy rules.
Telstra scores tower deal
Telstra says it will sell nearly half of its mobile tower business for $2.8 billion.
New fields opposed by locals
Anger is mounting after the Federal Government opened up oil and gas exploration neater the Twelve Apostles.
Vic. backs hydrogen sites
The Victorian Government is contributing $14 million to a battery facility and a regional hydrogen hub at university campuses.
Fool's gold yields real atoms
Curtin University research has found tiny amounts of gold can be trapped inside pyrite, commonly known as ‘fool’s gold’.
Forrest offloads on Santos plans
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has slammed plans to develop a new gas field in the Timor Sea.
Hazelwood harms continue
Experts have assessed the lungs of people exposed to the Hazelwood coal fire in 2014.
NT turf grant slammed
A corruption watchdog has found the NT approved a $12 million grant that did not follow proper processes.
Support grows for mine site inquiry
An inquiry could be held into widespread sexual harassment on mine sites.
ARENA aids Rio improvement
Rio Tinto is receiving government funds to investigate whether its alumina refining could be improved with renewable hydrogen.
Big green hub knocked back
The federal environment minister has ruled that a giant renewable energy hub in WA is “clearly unacceptable”.
CEFC backs green builds
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is backing some of the most energy-efficient houses ever built in Australia.
Coal boss bails on uni post
Former Nationals leader Mark Vaile has been pushed out of the University of Newcastle over his links to the coal sector.
Industries bicker over new release
Miners and farmers are fighting over a 145,000 megalitre water release in Queensland.