Archived News for Industry Professionals
Workers have been evacuated from an underground mine in Western Australia's Goldfields after more than 100 seismic events were recorded in a single day.
Adani seeking rail deal
Adani has received some rare support from an Australian business for its Queensland plans.
PFAS cases loom
A high-profile lawyer has been flown into Australia as a new list of PFAS-contaminated sites emerges.
WA iron site to run green
Government funding has been provided for Australia’s first Solar Gas Hybrid project.
Snowy costs questioned
The promised Snowy Hydro 2.0 project has been described as “too expensive” by a leading energy expert.
Bluescope boss faces cartel claims
A former senior BlueScope Steel executive faces jail time over an alleged attempt to rig global steel prices.
Rix Creek expansion approved
The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has approved an expansion of Bloomfield Collieries’ Rix’s Creek south mine.
SA quiet on cladding specifics
Dozens of South Australian buildings require urgent remedial work for flammable aluminium cladding ...
Big firm acquiring aquifers
Concern has been raised about a big agricultural company’s plans to buy up groundwater.
Big firm leaves planned lab
The Victorian Government has admitted Fujitsu pulled out of its Latrobe hi-tech education precinct project before last year's state election.
Call for clear carbon rules
Experts say international governments cannot agree on how to regulate global carbon markets.
Grattan issues energy advice
Experts say chaotic approaches to energy policy have pushed up electricity prices and scared off investors.
New dams planned for NSW
The Federal Government’s says its new billion-dollar dam package for NSW will see “bulldozers in the ground” next year.
Perth water use exceeds expectation
Despite a sharp rise in use, WA’s water minister says water-saving messages are cutting through.
Roll bar requirement for quads
New rules will require all quad bikes sold in Australia to have roll bars.
AWU probe ruled invalid
A Federal Court judge has ruled the union regulator’s investigation into the Australian Workers' Union (AWU) donations to GetUp! was invalid, but not political.
Asbestos alleged near kids' centre
Worksafe Victoria is investigating claims that asbestos materials were left unsecured near a childcare centre in Melbourne's west.
High-vis burn warning
A Perth doctor has reported on what could be the world's first case of burns from retro-reflective tape on high-vis shirts.
Sub plans slip out
The French company building Australia’s new submarines may have accidentally tweeted yet-to-be-announced plans.