Archived News for Industry Professionals
Funding has been provided for two large-scale, grid-connected batteries to shore up Victoria’s power supplies.
Council money use questioned
Concern has been raised that Brisbane City Council's investment arm could put $270 million of ratepayer funds at risk.
Experts wade into water day
March 22 is World Water Day – a day set aside to focus on one of the most important elements of life on Earth.
Perth tunnel borer paused
One of two giant tunnel boring machines digging the new Perth Airport rail link has been temporarily shut down.
Big wind plan withdrawn
Plans to build a wind farm between Canberra and Goulburn have been withdrawn.
Hazelwood wind-down continues
Decommissioning work is almost complete at the former Hazelwood Power Station.
Mining views reviewed
Most Australians accept mining and have positive views of its economic role, but they hold low levels of trust in in the industry, according to a new survey.
NSW spells out infrastructure plans
The NSW Government has laid out the state's infrastructure strategy for the next 20 years.
Politics alleged in $5.2b defence deal
Queensland will host the construction of new defence vehicles, leading Victoria to claim it has been snubbed.
New bill plans car ban
The Greens have proposed banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.
CFMEU fined for QLD action
The CFMEU and 19 officials have been fined $817,500 over building site shutdowns in Queensland.
Critic questions big gas loss
Australia has lost $90 billion in revenue from some of its most valuable resources, according to an Oxford University expert.
FIFO strain surveyed
A new study has reviewed the mental health and wellbeing concerns of FIFO workers and their partners in Australia.
Tollway report lays out issues
An environmental report suggests Sydney's planned Western Harbour tollway will expose some north shore and inner-west residents to heavy construction noise, and produce a “plume” of toxic sediment in Sydney Harbour.
Unions want gig economy watched
Unions are calling on the Federal Government to set up an independent regulator to oversee safety in the gig economy.
CCC probing Mayor's interests
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate is being investigated by Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC).
Coober Pedy questions drill plan
The Coober Pedy council is concerned a plan to drill for oil and gas could put its drinking water supplies at risk.