Archived News for Industry Professionals
South Australia's Mining Act reform has passed the Lower House despite four Liberal MPs crossing the floor to vote against it.
Green progress assessed
An analysis has found that some states are well on the way to meeting their renewable energy commitments.
Mt Piper upgrades rumoured
EnergyAustralia is expected to announce big upgrades for its Mt Piper coal power generator in NSW.
Murray Scheme drained
There are new claims that the Murray Darling scheme has become a colossal waste of money.
Study plugs nuclear option
A new study says Australia should consider nuclear reactors as a realistic option to confront its deepening energy crisis.
Talks held over coal mine deaths
Crisis talks have been called after the death of a worker in a Queensland coal mine.
Foreign firms fear QLD sting
Queensland foreign-owned companies are concerned about a new State tax.
Live exporter offloads ship
Australia’s largest live export company Wellard is selling a ship to help shore up its finances.
STEM study shows gender barrier
New research shows women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields are facing barriers that require attitude changes and additional support.
Anti-union bill returns
The Morrison government has introduced a bill to make deregistering unions and disqualifying officials easier.
Geoscience tightens belt
Geoscience Australia says budget cuts and increased costs have left it seeking $5 million in savings.
NSW planning window widened
The NSW Government has extended the window for planning new medium density housing.
Power pushing past 1.5°C
Experts say emissions from current and planned energy infrastructure will take the world past 1.5°C of warming.
FMG port launched
Fortescue has officially opened its Herb Elliott Port at Port Hedland, Western Australia.
IR review looms
Questions have been asked about the Morrison government's planned review of the industrial relations system.
NSW drops water allocations
The NSW Government has reduced access to water in order to preserve supplies for critical needs.
Coal ash "time bomb" reported
A new report has warned of a toxic “ticking time bomb” of coal ash waste.
Coal plans aim for Aboriginal advance
A bid has been launched to build a $2 billion Indigenous-led coal-fired power station in Collinsville in North Queensland.
SA to sell city transport
The South Australian Government says it will privatise Adelaide's train and tram services.