Archived News for Industry Professionals - March, 2017
The BCA says serious budget repair is needed to avoid big cuts to social services and living standards.
Santos' Pilliga plans advanced
Courts have quashed questions over the legality of Santos’ water treatment plant in the Pilliga forest.
SA surges to power fix
The South Australian government has unveiled a $550 million plan to tame the state’s power supplies and prices.
Territory deals to bring 2000 jobs
Jobs are on the way to the Northern Territory, after the signing of two major Project Facilitation Agreements (PFA).
Unions want dues after WA win
Labor has secured a resounding win in WA, and now unions want their dues.
Oil fund considers degreasing
Companies engaging in unethical practices - including polluting, corruption and human rights abuses – could soon face divestment.
CEFC disagrees with 'clean coal' push
The CEFC has rejected the Government's claim that renewables lead to blackouts.
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.