Archived News for Industry Professionals
Australia has banned the use of engineered stone, effective from 1 July 2024 in most states and territories.
Severe shortage spelled out
New estimates suggest Australia will need a massive influx of construction workers to meet its home building goals.
AEMO seeks new supplies
AEMO has called for more gas investment, as the majority of Australia’s supply continues to be exported.
ARENA backs hydrogen ideas
New money has been provided for advances in hydrogen storage and Indigenous-led renewable projects.
Beetaloo risk detailed
A new report warns there are financial risks of getting stuck in the Beetaloo Basin.
Call to improve indoor air
Scientists and industry leaders are pushing for action on clean indoor air.
Container bid to cost big
NSW faces billions in compensation costs if Newcastle gets a new container port.
Governments plug deeper ties
Australia and the United Kingdom have formalised a new cooperation agreement on defence and security.
Victoria's SEC splits
Victoria’s high-profile State Electricity Commission (SEC) advisory team has been disbanded less than a year after its establishment.
Australia backs nuclear boost
Australia will put up billions of dollars to help Rolls-Royce improve the UK’s nuclear reactor production line.
Climate markers climb
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says 2023 set a grim milestone as the hottest year on record, with climate indicators reaching catastrophic levels.
Airport strikes delayed
Planned strikes that could have interrupted holiday flight plans have been postponed.
State seeks smoother planning
The Victorian Government says it is enhancing transparency in the planning system and boosting accountability within local governments.
US warning on water hacks
The US Government has issued a warning about the vulnerability of water systems to cyberattacks.
'Covert' harassment exposed
A new survey has uncovered extensive ‘covert’ sexual harassment at Australian mines.
Ballarat collapse probed
Authorities are investigating a partial mine collapse that resulted in the death of an underground worker in Victoria.
Qantas sacking faces tests
Qantas Airways is set to compensate 1,820 airport ground staff after a High Court ruling deemed their pandemic-era dismissals illegal.
CEFC continues lithium boost
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced a commitment of up to $110 million to support a lithium project.
EDO engages SC review
The Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) has initiated an external review following critical remarks in a recent court case.
Ex-PM's Origin comments surface
In a striking political intervention, Paul Keating appears to have challenged Treasurer Jim Chalmers to dismiss a $20 billion offer by Canadian private equity giant Brookfield to purchase Origin Energy.