Archived News for Industry Professionals
Industrial Relations Minister Kelly O'Dwyer has called on the Federal Court to wrap up an important casual worker test case.
NSW gets dam wall warning
The New South Wales government has been warned that raising the Warragamba dam would do “irreparable damage” ...
Feds post big dam funds
The Federal Government has put up $500 million to “turbocharge” the construction of new dams and irrigation projects.
SA moves to recoup smelter funds
SA’s Liberal Government is trying to claw back over $291 million offered to Nyrstar by the former Labor government.
AEMO issues summer forecast
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has issued warnings about the coming summer.
Australia to boost PNG power
Australia will spend $25 million a year to electrify Papua New Guinea, according to a new deal.
Inpex sets up $24m fund
Japanese gas giant Inpex will pay Darwin's Larrakia people $24 million over the 40-year lifespan of the Ichthys LNG project.
Concern over Bight oil risk
Experts say a worst-case-scenario oil spill in the Great Australian Bight could reach as far as Port Macquarie in NSW.
Fuel giant wants carbon price
Australian oil and gas giant Woodside wants a national carbon pricing scheme.
IEA reports on power shift
A new report details the major transformations underway for the global energy sector, driven largely by renewables.
Fine issued for WA fatality
A mining company has been fined $65,000 over the death of a worker in Western Australia.
One Belt deal revealed
Victoria has released its MoU with Beijing over the controversial One Belt One Road initiative.
Workers face age issues
Older employees may be prematurely exiting the workforce because they feel stereotyped by their age.
Government blocks gas deal
The Federal Government says it will block Hong Kong-based CK Group’s $13 billion buyout of gas pipeline operator APA Group.
Woodside deal to extend shelf
Woodside Energy says it will extend the life of its North West Shelf beyond 2025.
PM outlines Pacific fund
The Prime Minister is announcing a $2 billion infrastructure financing facility for the Pacific.
Adani skirts water trigger
Adani has bypassed the need for a full environmental impact assessment, against governmental advice.
Dam spill taken to UK court
BHP Billiton is being sued for about £5 billion by Brazilian victims of the Samarco dam collapse.
Water mining concerns raised in NSW
There are calls this week for an inquiry into the commercial extraction of water from the New South Wales Northern Rivers.
Iron train remotely derailed
A runaway iron ore train has been deliberately derailed in WA's remote Pilbara region.