Archived News for Industry Professionals
The Federal Government has torn up Victoria’s Belt and Road agreements with China.
APLNG applies for expansion
A giant joint project is seeking federal approval to drill up to 7,700 new gas wells in Queensland.
Airline agrees to cartel pay scheme
More progress has been made in legal action against a global price fixing cartel in the air cargo industry.
Cleanaway fined over training
Sewage truck company Cleanaway has been found guilty of failing to adequately train a driver who crashed and killed two people.
Defence suicide commission launched
The Federal Government has announced a royal commission into veteran and serving Defence personnel suicides.
Labour hire licences backed
Queensland is celebrating three-year-old labour hire reforms, and putting the hard word on the Federal Government.
CEFC backs new buildings
The CEFC is paying for green upgrades at two Australian industrial projects.
Climate Council lays out green path
The Climate Council says Australia can and should get carbon emissions to net zero by 2035.
Neutron boost for mining
Australian nuclear science experts say new techniques could be used to boost the mining industry.
SA secures federal power deal
The SA Government has struck a $1 billion energy deal with the Commonwealth.
Shell sees no PRRT
Shell says it does not expect to pay Australia resource tax on gas drawn from its Gorgon offshore project.
WA DER database launched
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) says it is supporting consumer choice with a new database.
Fukushima flows to ocean
Japan has announced plans to release over a million tonnes of radioactive water into the ocean.
NT backs thirsty station
Approval has been granted for a giant water licence in the Northern Territory.
Bank backs gold deal
Regis Resources wants to purchase a 30 per cent stake in the Tropicana gold mine in Western Australia.
Wage boost benefits big firms
Reports have revealed how much one of Australia’s richest people made from the Jobkeeper scheme.
'Winter problem' backs gas need
Experts say two weeks of winter are holding Australia back from a 100 per cent renewably-powered electricity grid.
Arrow gas plan questioned
An independent report has raised concerns about the risk of drilling new gas wells near contaminated land.
Gas heads join climate board
The Federal Government is bringing in big business lobbyists and gas industry figures to overhaul its Climate Change Authority (CCA).