Archived News for Industry Professionals
The UN says human development has declined for the first time since it started measuring it.
Unions seek coal guarantee
Unions want job guarantees for coal workers in the shift to low carbon industries.
Infrastructure 'stupidity' slammed
Former ACTU secretary Bill Kelty says toll road operator Transurban is “exploiting government stupidity”.
Prototype pulls hydrogen from air
Local researchers are testing a prototype electrolyser that can convert the humidity in the air into hydrogen.
Carbon firms urge change
Some of the biggest players in Australia's carbon market say the system needs to change.
Job stats suggest bias
New stats show engineering job vacancies are rising, but many engineers are out of work.
STEM review launched
Science Minister Ed Husic has ordered a review of federal programs to encourage women into science and technologies.
AEMO outlines grid issues
AEMO has warned electricity supplies for Australia's eastern grid are forecast to fall short of demand within three years.
Coal takeover in action
A Japanese-owned WA power station is moving to take over an Indian-owned coal mine.
Court to hear 'greenwash' case
Santos is being taken to court over claims it has been ‘greenwashing’ its clean energy credentials.
Green profits spelled out
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has put forth a business case for reducing emissions in Australian mines.
Impasse reached in train fight
Sydney commuters face more disruption as industrial action continues.
State link submissions sought
Officials have called for submissions on the planned Victoria to New South Wales interconnector.
Migration caps rise
Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil has announced Australia’s permanent migration cap will increase from 160,000 to 195,000 ...
Rail loop benefit questioned
Analysis of Victoria's Suburban Rail Loop suggests the project's cost could outweigh its benefit.
PFAS flows continue
New stats show significant amounts of PFAS are still entering rivers from contaminated soils on the Darwin RAAF Base.
CFMEU storms QLD building
Queensland’s Premier has slammed the behaviour of CFMEU protesters who entered a state government building.
Exploration stats expand
Official stats show there has been an increase in mining exploration across Australia.