Archived News for Industry Professionals
Al Gore has visited Queensland to talk about climate change, but managed not to mention the Adani coal mine.
Nats want bigger stick
The Federal Government will soon attempt to pass its ‘big stick’ energy laws.
Renewables to rise unaided
New modelling shows Australia is on track to achieve 50 per cent renewable electricity by 2030 without government intervention.
Trad quiets coal talk
Queensland’s Treasurer wants people to stop talking about Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
Councils seek water fix
Councils are calling for an urgent upgrade of water storage infrastructure in NSW.
Local Roundup claim launched
A Melbourne gardener has launched legal action against Monsanto in Australia’s first Roundup lawsuit.
NT Water plans big build
A private company is planning to build a major new water storage facility and 10,000-hectare agricultural precinct near Darwin.
NT launches silica sweep
NT WorkSafe is visiting dozens of businesses to highlight the risk of silica exposure to their workers.
PM raises Solomon spend
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has pledged $250 million for infrastructure in the Solomon Islands.
QLD to challenge solar ruling
Queensland’s Supreme Court has ruled new solar power laws are invalid.
Tiler told to repay compo
A Victorian roof tiler has been ordered to repay more than $80,000 in compensation payments after it was discovered he continued working.
Adani bird plan backed
Queensland has approved Adani's endangered bird plan, leaving it just one step away from building its contentious coal mine.
Study tests CO2 for fracking
Chinese scientists say CO2 may make a better hydraulic fracturing fluid than water.
Cells padded with potassium
Researchers are doping new solar cells to improve their performance and speed up their run to commercialisation.
Boat regulation probed
A senate hearing has heard maritime safety standards are being compromised because the peak regulator is too busy.
Battery plan for LNG plant
Texas-based petroleum giant ConocoPhillips is installing a 4MW battery storage array at its Darwin LNG plant.