Archived News for Industry Professionals
ICAC eyes Hills Shire
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has launched an investigation into alleged impropriety within the Hills Shire Council.
Porter remnants picked over
Porter Davis, a Victorian-based home builder, has gone into liquidation.
King calls for battery focus
Local firms should aim to assemble batteries instead of exporting raw materials and components ...
Salt swept for storage
A new project could see kilometre-thick salt deposits used to store hydrogen in South Australia.
Doubt thrown on homes
Analysts claim Labor’s ambitious plan to construct one million new homes within five years may fall short ...
Sydney projects spiral
The Minns government says the cost of a major metro line project linking the city's south west to the inner west is set to exceed the previously announced budget.
Green furnace coming soon
A new deal for an electric furnace could massively reduce smelting emissions.
Green money warns government
Governments have been warned not to go too deep on specific green technologies.
Big rail blowout picked apart
A review has highlighted issues with Australia’s delayed and over-budget inland rail project.
Camp pitched for housing help
Proponents of an 850-person workers’ village in regional WA say it could help ease rental issues.
Gas issues shift
The ACCC's latest report on the east coast gas market shows an improvement in the outlook for the remainder of 2023.
Green supply chain outlined
Big firms behind Australia’s heavy industry supply chains say it could transition to net zero emissions.
Hydrogen plan costs expand
Concerns have been raised about a major hydrogen project involving Victorian coal.
Survey sees slavery needs
A new survey says business groups want a commissioner to deal with slavery.
Tesla eyes China site
Electric car manufacturer Tesla has announced plans to open a new ‘Megafactory’ in Shanghai.
Brisbane build blows out
Queensland's biggest infrastructure project, the Brisbane Cross River Rail, will open three months later and cost $6.3 billion, $960 million more than initially planned.