Archived News for Industry Professionals
NT drops premium deal
The Northern Territory government is ditching its premium solar panel tariff scheme.
Carbon changes loom
A major industrial firm says tighter rules for polluters could stifle competition.
Report calls for housing re-think
Experts have called for a more diverse set of responses to Australia's housing crisis.
Ship skills questioned
Australia might not have the defence shipbuilding skills to complete a local submarine build.
Unions switch long-held support
Several Tasmanian trade unions have broken with tradition and will back a candidate from a newly-founded political party over Labor in the Senate.
Feds fund space tech
A local space firm has received millions in funding from the federal government.
Flour firm shift funded
A federal agency is helping manufacturing giant Manildra Group become less reliant on coal.
Questions over huge cable customer
Some new doubt has emerged for plans to build a giant solar farm in the Northern Territory.
Smelter issues considered
Port Pirie's lead smelter seems likely to have its licence renewed despite contamination around the site.
VPP pilot progresses
A Virtual Power Plant (VPP) pilot project in WA has put together its first package of residentially-generated energy.
Mine choice questioned
Reports say the company behind a controversial lead and zinc mine in the NT helped appoint its own independent regulator.
Map shows insurance risk
The Climate Council says one 25 Australian properties will be effectively uninsurable by 2030.
Millions set for manufacturing
The Victorian Government says it is creating a $120 million fund to boost manufacturing.
String of charges for Vic. business
A wheel-making company has been charged over serious safety breaches in Victoria.
Sydney sweep reveals risks
SafeWork NSW has visited dozens of sites as part of a targeted safety blitz.
LNP pledges hydrogen hubs
The Morrison government’s election campaign has seen “hydrogen hubs” pledged around the country.