Archived News for Industry Professionals
Orica has been fined $1.2 million for exposing workers to harmful cobalt dust.
Fight erupts on QLD rail
Violence has erupted between union and non-union workers at the site of Queensland's $6.3 billion Cross River Rail.
Sub strikes over pay gap
Approximately 300 workers at the Australian Submarine Corporation's SA facility went on strike this week.
Corbell commits to SEC
A former ACT environment minister will take a top role at Victoria's green power body.
Official emissions probed
Australia's open cut coal mines could be emitting more than double the methane levels officially recorded.
Offshore bids move ahead
The first offshore wind feasibility licences have been granted for six potential projects.
Trust seeks to cut coal
Australia’s second largest pension fund is giving up thermal coal investments.
Defence heads report green risk
A former Defence chief says climate risks have been overlooked in Australia’s National Defence Strategy.
ICAC exposes transport grift
A New South Wales ICAC investigation has revealed extensive corrupt conduct involving former employees and contractors from the Inner West Council and Transport for NSW.
Billions paid for dam disaster
Mining giants BHP and Vale have proposed a $38 billion settlement over the catastrophic failure of the Samarco tailings dam in 2015.
Bricks remixed for green gains
Engineers have developed a brick made from recycled materials that promises to reduce household energy costs.
CFMEU cases disappear
Reports say the workplace watchdog has dropped 30 per cent of cases against the CFMEU.
Beetaloo deal emerges
Concern has been raised around a gas deal meant to secure the NT’s energy future.
King delegates gas decision
The Resources Minister has excused herself from decision-making on the contentious Petroleum Export Permit 11 (PEP-11).
WA seeks gas progress
WA has urged the Commonwealth to apply its “use it or lose it” policy for energy companies holding undeveloped offshore gas field licences.
Sims questions local fervour
A once leading figure in Australian regulation says a fancy slogan could hinder progress.