Archived News for Industry Professionals
The Federal Government has provided $500,000 to develop ‘smart windows’ for more energy efficient buildings.
Big Vic. gas plant finished
The company behind a new multi-billion-dollar gas plant in Victoria says it will help re-enliven the domestic energy market.
Climate leader speaks against gas
Tim Flannery has warned against investing in “dying” fossil fuel industries.
EIS inaction costs coming
Experts say Australia’s lack of a carbon pricing system will soon drive up domestic power bills.
Woodside wants east to reach over
WA gas giant Woodside says if the eastern states want gas, they can come and get it.
Calls for extended IA pipeline
The local government sector has backed the Federal Government’s “good debt” infrastructure plans.
Bacteria studies go for gold
Australian researchers are learning to control a gold-nugget-producing bacterium.
QLD cracks down on dodgy operators
Rogue operators will be targeted by Queensland’s new regulations for labour hire companies.
Road and rail win in Vic. budget
Some big works will be announced in today’s Victorian state budget.
Airtasker submits to standards
Airtasker has agreed to minimum working conditions for its service providers.
Australia shoots for Japanese hydro
Japan is pushing to become the world’s first hydrogen-fuelled nation, and Australian companies are eager to help.
Government to force gas onshore
The Federal Government will impose export restrictions to secure domestic gas supplies.
Building billions set for return
The Turnbull Government could unveil up to $50 billion worth of infrastructure spending in May's budget.
Clean power requires batteries and backing
The CSIRO says an active transition to a zero-carbon electricity system will need financial incentives.
SA driving hydro-fuel rise
South Australia is lining up to become a leader in hydrogen fuel production.
ACCC to probe gas contracts
The ACCC is investigating confidential gas contracts and the documents behind them.
ATO chasing Chevron's missing money
The ATO is chasing what could be Australia’s largest ever tax bill, from oil and gas giant Chevron.
Battery factory considered for Far North
An international consortium is looking at setting up a high-tech battery factory in regional Australia.