Archived News for Industry Professionals
The SA Government is keeping its predecessor’s dream alive, pushing ahead with a big battery plan.
Excitement over boring success
Giant tunnelling machines have reached Perth’s new Airport Central Station.
Liddell emissions revealed
The Liddell power station appears to be emitting nearly three times the recommended amount of toxic nitrogen oxide.
Migrants mooted for regional boost
Expanding Australia’s permanent migration program could bring a big boost for regional communities.
PFAS checks expanded in SA
The Defence Department says it will widen its probe into the spread of PFAS chemicals in Adelaide.
State faces big cladding bill
A taskforce has found as many as 12,000 Queensland buildings could contain flammable cladding.
AGL knocks back Alinta on Liddell
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.