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AGL says it has received and rejected an offer for its ageing Liddell coal fired power plant.
Rio moving on robo-rail
Rio Tinto’s autonomous train network in the Pilbara has gained safety approval.
Senate reports on climate threat
A Senate inquiry has dubbed climate change a “current and existential national security risk” to Australia.
Victoria expands exploration
Victoria has released new oil and gas reserves for exploration off the west coast.
NAIF makes second investment
A fish farm has become just the second project to be offered a NAIF loan.
Canavan plugs Bight plans
The resources minister says energy supply issues could lead to drilling for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
Sand mine green-lit in PFAS region
A NSW department has given the green light to a controversial sand mine inside a PFAS contamination risk zone.
BIS predicts infrastructure drop
Economists say Australia’s public infrastructure investment will peak soon.
FIFO study finds stress
Over a quarter of FIFO workers from have reported high or very high psychological distress ...
Mount Lyell inquiry continues
An OHS manager has defended the response to a fatal incident at Tasmania’s Mount Lyell mine in 2013.
Regulator set on power claims
The energy regulator has been asked to investigate allegations of price gouging by power companies.
Origin to expand NSW hydro
Origin Energy says it will double the capacity of the Shoalhaven hydro electricity scheme.
WA aims at lithium
The WA Government says it wants to position the state at the centre of the booming lithium industry.
Big fine levelled at Linc
Gas company Linc Energy has been fined a record $4.5 million for causing serious environmental harm.
Infrastructure injections questioned
An infrastructure lobby says the “big spending” infrastructure budget will actually see a reduction of about $2 billion.