Archived News for Industry Professionals
There has been a big drop in investment in large-scale solar and wind farms this year.
State seeks gas input
The Victorian Government is looking for input on its plan to bring back the onshore gas industry.
Waste dump challenge looms
The Federal Government has settled on a site for its planned nuclear waste dump.
Big cost in city soil dispute
Melbourne’s West Gate tunnel project spending has blown out by $3.3 billion.
Casual ruling undone
The High Court has overturned a decision that could have seen long-term casuals get leave entitlements.
Experts fold high-tech blocks
Researchers are using an ancient Japanese artform to guide the design of new metamaterials.
Report card shows urgent need
A new climate report card has sounded a loud and clear warning that the world needs to do more.
ARENA remit expanded
The Australian Government has successfully allowed ARENA to support fossil fuel technologies.
Australia lags on green efforts
Australia has ranked very low in an analysis of OECD countries’ climate action efforts.
New bill for dead rigs
The Federal Government wants oil and gas companies to foot the bill for decommissioning old rigs.
BHP dam case re-opened
London judges have revived a $9.43 billion Brazil dam lawsuit against mining giant BHP.
Locals bid for missile money
Local firms are bidding to become Australia’s next missile manufacturer.
MBA laments lockdown
The Master Builders’ Association says Sydney suburban lockdowns have stopped work on $6 billion worth of projects.
AEMO plots powerful paths
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has mapped out potential paths from the future of electricity in Australia.
AGIG creates hydrogen goal
Australia’s biggest natural gas distributor wants new housing subdivisions to be powered by green hydrogen by 2025.
CEFC backs Gippsland plan
Authorities say a new project in Victoria shows energy and agriculture can co-exist.
Millions back EV network
The Future Fuels Fund has been topped up to provide EV charging nationally.