Archived News for Industry Professionals
South Australia is investing $60 million over the next two years to improve energy efficiency in government buildings.
Brisbane backs off gas
Brisbane's eco-friendly natural gas buses are being replaced with diesel-driven versions after a series of explosions involving gas cylinders.
Dam probe hears favouring claims
An inquiry into a planned dam expansion in NSW has heard claims the project is designed to benefit miners.
Broke firm scheme slows
Hundreds of victims of dodgy businesses are going broke while waiting for a new compensation scheme.
Inaction costs counted
Economists say Australia will lose more than $3 trillion over the next 50 years if climate change is not addressed.
Sub stoush could be costly
The Defence Department is in a contract dispute over the escape and rescue equipment for Australian submarines.
WA exposure standards cut
Workplace exposure standards for silica and coal dust have been halved in WA.
Federal corruption moves loom
The Federal Government has put up a draft version of its planned Commonwealth Integrity Commission (CIC).
Refinery lined up for closure
BP is shutting down its Kwinana refinery, with 600 jobs expected to go.
Targets seen as start only
Experts say the world needs to think beyond renewable energy targets (RETs) to ensure a sustainable future.
Engie has NSW interest
French firm Engie has bought into a $750 million wind farm development project in central NSW.
Female FWC role questioned
A new report finds female figures on the Fair Work Commission are being sidelined from Full Bench matters.
More funds flow to favoured seats
A parliamentary inquiring has exposed the wonky distribution of the NSW Government’s Stronger Communities Fund.
Experts expect missed targets
New analysis suggests industrial emissions will rise for another decade, despite government policies.
Firm fined for oversight issue
Poor supervision of a new worker has cost a Queensland business $40,000.
Train boss payments probed
A Victorian public transport executive allegedly received payments from a company after it was awarded over $40 million in contracts.