Archived News for Industry Professionals
Western Australia's Public Transport Authority (PTA) has scrapped a deal with Chinese technology giant Huawei.
State to save green spine
The Victorian Government has taken over an award-winning road to stop it being destroyed by the Geelong council.
CCS checked for QLD
A new study suggests carbon capture and storage (CCS) could be a real option for Queensland.
WMO wants green goals retained
Experts say the global COVID-19 shutdown should not be an excuse to stop climate action.
Airlines in bailout stoush
Virgin Australia wants the ACCC to investigate claims by Qantas about potential bailouts.
Audit inspects failed rail
Victoria's Auditor-General says the state's handling of a big rail upgrade has been “deficient” and “inadequate”.
Firm slammed for underpayment
WA’s largest disability service provider has been sanctioned after it underpaid 1,700 disabled workers.
Firm spruiks big gold find
A West Australian gold mining company says it may have made the Pilbara’s largest discovery ever.
Adani appears set to expand
Leaked information suggests Adani is planning a bigger Queensland coal mine than it has publicly stated.
Dust exposure re-assessed
New analysis suggests coal miners are being exposed to more harmful dust than previously believed.
Victoria allows exploration
Victoria is lifting a ban on onshore gas exploration, but says it will not allow fracking.
Airlines landing hard
Australia’s airline operators are taking big hits as COVID-19 smashes the sector.
MCA backs stimulus
The major mining lobby has labelled new economic stimulus “good news” for mining juniors.
New law for asbestos regulators
Work safety regulators are being given new powers to deal with prohibited asbestos when it is found in a workplace.
Rail upgrades trailing
Allegations have been raised about the misuse of public funds in a $440 million rail project.
Sub study plugs nuclear option
Australia's $80 billion Future Submarine Program is “dangerously off track”, according to a new report.
Supply and demand issues for oil
Oil prices have seen their biggest week of losses since 2008, rocked by pandemic issues in a market flooded by Saudi Arabia and its allies.