Archived News for Industry Professionals
New South Wales will increase fossil fuel activities in exchange for emissions-reduction money.
Nuclear dump site decided
The Federal Government has announced a South Australian farm will be the location of its planned nuclear waste dump.
SA could raise goals
South Australia’s Liberal government is pushing for a quicker energy transition and increased emissions reductions.
Toll tells of cyber 'incident'
Logistics giant Toll has been forced to shut down its IT systems after a ‘cyber security incident’.
Big firms ditch delayed deals
Two big firms have abandoned their controversial use of supply chain financing.
Tunnel crews want out
West Gate Tunnel builders are seeking to terminate their contract with the Victorian Government.
ARENA needs lifeline
Experts want the Morrison government to save the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
Climate costs loom
Economists say Australian living standards will slip due to the cost of a changing climate.
Open letter demands action
Eighty of Australia's top academics have declared an “urgent need for deep cuts” to Australia's greenhouse gas emissions.
New site tallies tailings
The world’s first public database of mine tailings dams has been launched to prevent deadly disasters.
AER backs new link
The energy regulator says there is a ‘robust’ business case for a $1.5 billion electricity interconnector between SA and NSW.
Canavan consults on gas plan
The federal resources minister is looking at a new gas reservation policy.
CEFC buys into batteries
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has increased its investment in new battery storage technology.
Court set for oil plans
Conservationists have launched a legal challenge against plans to drill for oil in the Great Australian Bight.
Wyatt green-lights uranium plan
Minister for Indigenous Australians Ken Wyatt has approved further uranium exploration in the NT.
Soil spoils tunnel work
The discovery of contaminated soil could see over 100 workers on Victoria’s West Gate Tunnel project sacked.
Homicide charge over dam collapse
Homicide charges have been laid over a dam disaster last year that killed more than 250 people.
Ties cut over Adani bus deal
A Great Barrier Reef conservation group has cut ties with Greyhound over an Adani contract.