Archived News for Industry Professionals
The federal resources minister is looking at a new gas reservation policy.
CEFC buys into batteries
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has increased its investment in new battery storage technology.
Court set for oil plans
Conservationists have launched a legal challenge against plans to drill for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
Wyatt green-lights uranium plan
Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt has approved further uranium exploration in the NT.
Soil spoils tunnel work
The discovery of contaminated soil could see over 100 workers on Victoria’s West Gate Tunnel project sacked.
Homicide charge over dam collapse
Homicide charges have been laid over a dam disaster last year that killed more than 250 people.
Ties cut over Adani bus deal
A Great Barrier Reef conservation group has cut ties with Greyhound over an Adani contract.
NSW proposes builders' ratings
The NSW Government has proposed measures to clamp down on dodgy developers.
Silicosis sweep finds 160
Almost one in five Queensland stonemasons appear to have a potentially deadly lung disease.
Australia-Japan sign hydrogen deal
The Australian Government has signed a joint statement of cooperation on hydrogen fuel with Japan.
Funding up for rubbish power
The Federal Government is helping fund Australia’s second large scale energy-from-waste plant in Western Australia.
PM rejects climate critics
The Prime Minister has rejected claims that he has no real climate plans.
BlackRock to ease off coal
The world's largest fund manager says it will reduce its exposure to thermal coal.
Airbag recall expands
Toyota, Mazda and Suzuki are running voluntary recalls of more than 18,000 vehicles manufactured between 1996 and 1999 over airbag safety concerns.
Garnaut sees green profits
A leading Australian economist says Australia can have zero emissions and still profit from minerals.
High court rules on class funding
A recent High Court decision is creating uncertainty about some significant class actions.
Mine death prompts report call
A worker’s death has increased pressure on the Queensland Government to release the findings of ...