Archived News for Industry Professionals
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.
Department charged over NT death
NT WorkSafe has charged a government department over the death of a Darwin musician.
Council questions mine rehab
A South Australian council has slammed the rehabilitation of coal-fired power stations and their ash dams.
Ergon faces overcharge claims
Over 1,000 Queensland businesses have been “illegally overcharged” by Ergon.
Frydenberg launches liquid review
Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg has announced a review of liquid fuel security.
Billions breathe heavy pollutants
New data shows that 9 out of 10 people worldwide breathe air containing high levels of pollutants.
CDP scheme criticised
The Federal Government’s remote work-for-the-dole scheme has been labelled ineffective and potentially harmful.
Court flips Acland decision
Queensland’s Supreme Court has rejected a Land Court decision to scrap the expansion of the New Acland coal mine.
IMO wants ship emissions switch
Australia’s shipping industry could soon be required to halve its toxic emissions.
Rio buying robo-drills
Rio Tinto is buying more robo-drills to “create a safer working environment and boost productivity”.
Unions push manslaughter laws
Unions want new industrial manslaughter laws in Victoria to hold bosses responsible.