Archived News for Industry Professionals - December, 2018
Voyager breaches outer reaches
NASA’s Voyager 2 probe is officially in interstellar space, after a journey of more than 40 years.
Carmichael drives more protests
Protests across the nation have called on the Government to stop Adani’s Carmichael mine going ahead.
Fossil fuel fumes rise
Stats show global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have risen sharply for the second year in a row.
Port reaches gas agreement
A South Korean company has signed a deal to build a huge floating gas terminal at Newcastle Port.
New court action for Adani
Adani faces a new legal challenge over its plan to pump billions of litres of water ...
Audit explores RCR collapse
Failed engineering firm RCR Tomlinson has debts of up to $250 million owed to about 4,000 subcontractors and suppliers.
Climate shifts counted
New research suggests workers will have to start before dawn to beat the heat of climate change at the end of the century.
PFAS probe calls for compensation
A federal parliamentary inquiry has called for financial compensation for residents affected by PFAS contamination.
Unions slam NSW move
Unions say they are being inappropriately blocked from political campaigning in NSW.
Vic launches falling blitz
Victorian inspectors are focusing on the risk of falls during construction work over the festive season.
Adani faces hard road to rail
Adani is rushing ahead on its Carmichael mine plans, but may soon be forced to wait.
Australia on path to green power
Australia’s main grids are on track to get three-quarters of their electricity from renewables by 2030.
Business issues 'big stick' warning
The business sector wants the Federal Government to abandon its “big stick” approach to energy legislation.
New find to boost high-tech supply
Scientists have uncovered a new way to find dysprosium – a key element for a range of cutting-edge technologies.