Archived News for Industry Professionals
Big leaping robot revealed
Boston Dynamics has unveiled ‘Handle’ - one of the most advanced humanoid robots ever.
China's smog fight renewed
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is latest to claim he will improve the country’s toxic air.
Experts urge SA gas backup
South Australia's Economic Development Board says the state should buy a giant backup generator.
Oxygen spotted in early Earth changes
Scientists say they now know why some of the richest ore deposits on the planet formed.
Green light for yellow cake
Environment and energy minister Josh Frydenberg has granted final approval to Vimy Resources’ Mulga Rock uranium plans.
Greens' bid to kill coal
The Greens are calling for the phase-out of coal mining over the next ten years.
Quiggin calls for power buy-back
A leading economist says the only way to fix the energy grid is to return it to public ownership.
Tech writers compile NBN review
While NBN Co drags its heels, outside forces have reported on its progress.
Energy minister's email probed
Queensland's Energy Minister has been under fire this week for deleting a private email account ...
Court continues for fatal crash
A truck driver who caused a fatal head-on has been charged with breaching fatigue management policies.
Flood works to halt flows
South Australia has launched a $140 million flood mitigation plan for Adelaide.
Unions to restore WorkChoices war
Unions and business leaders have responded to last week’s penalty rate cuts.
Anger over Adani appointment
The Queensland Government has been slammed for appointing an Adani director to oversee the Abbot Point coal port.
Bush phones at risk in USO review
There is concern this week about multi-billion-dollar payments for Telstra to provide phone services to the bush.
Calls to stage Hazelwood closure
There are calls this week for a staged closure of the Hazelwood power station to avoid damaging rural economies.
Experts urge CCS leadership
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says Australia should get into carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology.