Archived News for Industry Professionals
Experts want to bring attention to critical silicon sustainability in solar cell production.
MCA plugs green goals
The mining industry says it is doing its part to protect the Australian environment.
Union official banned in QLD
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has slammed a union official for “appalling” abuse and intimidation of workers.
ABCC on death row
The Albanese Government is moving to scrap the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC).
Carbon concern uncovered
Government documents show what happened when former energy minister Angus Taylor moved to scrap ACCUs ...
Greens aim at new works
The Greens have pledged to block any new federal funding for existing coal and gas projects.
Shell slams Prelude action
Shell says it will stop paying workers at its Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility if they continue industrial action.
Solar fuel tower tested
Researchers have reported on a new solar-powered tower that makes carbon-neutral jet fuel.
ATO digs out Rio tax
The ATO has secured an agreement for Rio Tinto to pay a nearly $1 billion tax avoidance settlement.
Councils back green building
Dozens of Victorian councils have joined forces to push for more sustainable design in planning requirements.
Activist warns of Greens risk
A leading environmental activist has warned the Greens not to sink Labor’s 43 per cent emissions cut target.
New options with powdered gas
Researchers say they have made a breakthrough with cheap, safe, powdered hydrogen.
Algae tapped for new fuel
Scientists are working on ways to produce biodiesel, aquaculture and livestock food from fast-growing microalgae.
EV highway heads west
Queensland is extending its electric vehicle charging network into remote areas.
Ex-MPs face new charges
Former New South Wales Labor ministers Eddie Obeid, Joe Tripodi and Tony Kelly are facing criminal charges.
Light shone on dark report
An official report shows Australia’s land and wildlife are being gradually destroyed.
Drone gardening tested
Seed-shooting drones are being used to restore native vegetation on degraded land.
Green savings tallied
New stats show building wind and solar saved $81 billion in fossil fuel costs in 2021.
Report reveals friendly posts
A new report shows one in five federal government board positions are filled by political appointees.