Archived News for Industry Professionals
Katter backs wind claims
A federal MP wants the Queensland Government to stop a wind farm development in Far North Queensland.
Union flag ban broadened
The Eureka flag has been banned on federally-funded building sites after ...
Port prices probed
A Victorian regulator has warned higher prices are coming in the wake of the privatisation of the Port of Melbourne.
Vic. ditches rates plan
The Victorian Government says a planned rates exemption for social and affordable housing is “off the table for good”.
Carbon counted in NT gas
Santos's new offshore LNG field could produce more carbon dioxide than LNG.
Fine over food mill death
A South Australian stock feed and pet food manufacturer has been convicted and fined over the death of a worker.
Harsh words for flooded homes
The head of the government's disaster recovery agency has been told to resign after brashly criticising floodplain development.
Next-gen plastic site planned
A US-based recycling company is planning to build the largest plastic processing factory in Australia.
Path laid for Cobalt Blue
A mining project near Broken Hill has been awarded “major project status”.
Business calls for shift fund
A manufacturing lobby says investment is needed to smooth the move to renewable energy.
Grid body sees risks
The industry body for Australia’s electricity grid says the sector must adapt to a changing climate.
Sub site scouted
Defence is deciding on a site to build a new submarine base to support a future nuclear-powered fleet.
Clear risks in IPCC paper
Climate scientists warn that climate change is now a threat to human wellbeing.
Court considers rider inquiry
The NSW Coroners Court is considering holding an inquest into safety standards within the gig economy.
Gas asset risk detailed
Experts warn that Australia is locking in its fossil fuel dependency, and could be left with billions of dollars in stranded assets.
Guilty plea in ACT case
A building firm has pleaded guilty to a charge laid against it for the workplace death of a man in the ACT.
SafeWork updates RPE papers
SafeWork SA has published new information on Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE).