Archived News for Industry Professionals
Australia’s underregulated solar industry opens customers to predatory sales practices, a new report warns.
QLD appoints OHS prosecutor
The Queensland Government has appointed the state’s first independent Work Health and Safety Prosecutor.
AER wants pole fine power
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) wants more powers to fine poles and wires companies.
Hazelwood hike reported
A new report says major power companies have used the closure of Hazelwood to gouge customers.
Redbank revival mooted
The new owners of a mothballed coal generator in NSW plan to restart operations.
Renewable forecasts funded
A new project will see solar and wind farms providing their own short-term generation forecasts.
Melbourne's nasty stockpiles assessed
Melbourne is riddled with stockpiles of hazardous and flammable chemicals.
Adelaide backed in city deal
Federal, state and local governments have come together to sign a $551 million Adelaide City Deal.
Former car factory going green
An old Toyota car plant in Victoria is being turned into a renewable energy hub to produce hydrogen fuels.
Miner slammed for metal leak
A disused mine in far north Queensland is leaching toxic water into waterways.
124 voices call for better deal
Over 100 labour market experts have signed an open letter calling for higher wages.
Migrant report makes big calls
A review has called for jail time for employers who exploit migrant workers.
Queensland claims stone progress
The Queensland Government has responded to the death of an engineered stone worker.
Safety concerns at Palmer's plant
Authorities have come up with a long list of safety issues at Clive Palmer's nickel refinery.
BHP boosting petrol network
BHP is pouring $1.34 billion into petroleum prospects off the United States and Mexico.
Coal ships still slow
Reports say Australian coal exports are still being delayed on their way to China.
Geoscience issues satellite help
Geoscience Australia has released a new strategy to help Australian industries use satellite data.
WA dumps wave backing
The WA Government has scrapped its $16 million contract with the Carnegie Clean Energy wave power firm.
Title fight has wide implications
The High Court has ruled on a native title case considered one of the biggest since Mabo.
Pollution killing millions
New estimates say air pollution is responsible for up to 8.8 million extra deaths around the world each year.