Archived News for Industry Professionals
The closure of the 100-year-old Yallourn power plant has been moved forward to 2028.
Spill fine tops $2.5 billion
The world's biggest nickel producer has paid a AU$2.5 billion fine for environmental damage.
Big spend on gas consultants
The Federal Government is spending millions on gas industry consultants to tell it how to subsidise the gas industry.
ACCC says petrol stabilising
Authorities say Australian petrol prices have stabilised after a highly unpredictable year.
AEMC reviews reliability
Authorities are redefining ‘reliability’ to respond to the rise of renewables.
Apprentice wage scheme expanded
Up to $1.2 billion in funding has been put forth to help employers hire 70,000 apprentices in the next year.
Bitcoin brings huge energy use
A new report shows the mining of bitcoin uses more electricity than several entire nations.
Finkel flying green flag
Australia’s former chief scientist is on a global lobbying blitz, ensuring the world that Australia has an emissions plan.
NSW pays to patch polluters
New South Wales has announced a $750 million scheme to help clean up big emitters.
PM levels questioned
Experts say Australia’s mechanism for setting air quality thresholds does not adequately protect community health.
PM visits new battery site
The Prime Minister has marked the site of Australia’s first advanced manufacturing facility for lithium-ion batteries.
EY defends coal method
Consulting giant Ernst and Young has been accused of overvaluing a coal mine project by hundreds of millions of dollars.
QLD shifts official entrepreneur
The Queensland Government will continue to employ someone in the position of ‘Chief Entrepreneur’.
Longwall risk laid out
Concern has been raised about the effect of a coal mine expansion on key swamplands in NSW.
Bugs munch QLD sewage
Cultivated bacteria are being used to clean sewage at a wastewater plant in Brisbane.
Half huge flood bill settled
Thousands of Brisbane 2011 flood victims have secured partial settlement in a class action.
Tradies top drinking tally
Researchers have surveyed the drinking habits of various professions, and found builders are among the biggest boozers.