Archived News for Industry Professionals
Synthetic biology could transform Australia’s agricultural sector into a $100 billion industry.
Big fine for Melbourne fatality
A construction company has been convicted and fined $650,000 after a labourer fell to his death from a Melbourne high rise.
Saracen scoops Super Pit
Australian gold miner Saracen Mineral Holdings has secured a $1.1 billion deal for a 50 per cent stake in WA’s Super Pit.
Work Safe issues annual stats
Work-related fatalities continue to decline but more efforts are needed, according to Safe Work Australia.
AGIG gets link deal
Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) has secured a contract with Woodside Energy to build pipelines for the Pluto-North West Shelf (NWS) Interconnector.
Climate/health effects checked
Climate change is already damaging the health of the world’s children, and Australia is at significant risk of health decline too.
New home for fusion giant
A building that will house the world's largest tokamak fusion reactor is now complete.
Taylor seeks state deals
The Morrison government is looking for individual deals with states to help drive down power prices and ensure reliability.
Councils come to green agreement
A coalition of Sydney councils has pledged to recycle 45 million glass bottles and buy more recycled material.
Charges over Inpex death
NT WorkSafe has charged two construction companies over the death of a man at the Inpex Onshore LNG Facility.
Hanssen faces prosecution
WorkSafe WA is prosecuting a building company that employed a labour hire backpacker who died as a result of a fall in 2016.
Rio-linked mine accused of pollution
A mine joint-owned by Rio Tinto is polluting a community in Guinea, villagers say.
Transport changes drag
The Productivity Commission says important transport reforms need to be sped up.
Buyer sought for big oil ship
Taxpayers face a big bill if a buyer cannot be found for a rust-riddled oil platform.
Kimba backs waste dump
A majority of residents in the SA town of Kimba have voted in favour of a nuclear waste dump.
Norway to gain from Bight oil
The Australia Institute says Norway stands to gain the most from Bight oil.
Victoria to fell logging
The Victorian Government has announced a multi-million-dollar plan to end native logging.
Green power hits new peak
Australia has met half of its net electricity demand with renewables for the first time.
Drought loans re-jigged
The Federal Government is unveiling a reformed $500 million drought stimulus package.