Archived News for Industry Professionals
Super raid proves popular
Hundreds of thousands of Australians want to raid their superannuation to help ease financial hardship.
Female truckies may be safer
New research suggests that greater gender equity in road transport jobs might help reduce the risk of accidents.
New uses for steel slag
Experts say a by-product of steel making can be used to both treat wastewater and make stronger concrete.
Planning fast-tracked in NSW
The NSW Government says planning processes will be fast-tracked to support the construction sector.
Cactus tapped for next-gen fuels
Australian industry could turn to tequila to ease its fuel shortage woes.
ERF auctions net 1.71 tonnes
The Federal Government has detailed its latest emissions-reduction purchases.
Fossils lobby under cover of COVID
Reports say the fossil fuel industry is using COVID-19 to push for deregulation or dismantling of environmental protections.
Green plans for recovery tech
Experts say green technologies are ripe to help Australian industry emerge from hibernation.
Networks offer new options
Energy networks around the country have announced a suite of measures to provide support to customers enduring hardship.
Contamination case launched
Legal action has been launched against a lead smelting facility over the alleged pollution of creek in South Australia.
NSW approves risky operation
New South Wales has allowed a coal mining extension under Sydney's Woronora water reservoir.
Big wage subsidy coming
The Federal Government’s new $130 billion JobKeeper wage subsidy plan has been fairly well received.
AEMO issues VPP report
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released a report on its Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Demonstration.
FIRB preps for big sweep
The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) is preparing for Chinese companies to buy up distressed Australian assets.
Green power risks studied
A new study looks at renewable energy facilities in areas of environmental significance, which could threaten natural habitats.
New pumped hydro coming
Approval has been granted for what could be Australia’s first pumped hydro project in 40 years.