Archived News for Industry Professionals
The Federal Government wants to pay companies to test space equipment in Australia.
UCG site has eyes on supply
An underground coal gasification (UCG) plant is bidding for a contract previously held by a renewable energy project.
Climate costs counted
A new report warns climate change is a major threat to Australia’s financial stability, and poses substantial systemic economic risks.
NT accused of poor reporting
Failures by the NT Government have allowed substandard iron ore mining operations to continue unchecked.
Compo quest for Doyles Creek
NSW politicians are pushing for compensation over a scrapped mine deal.
States push for silicosis fix
Authorities are responding to the growing silicosis issue in the stone industry.
Adani needs new bird plan
The Queensland Government has rejected Adani’s plan to protect an endangered bird.
Protests slam new plans
Two big protests over the weekend showed anti-fossil fuel sentiment remains strong.
WA funds powerful restoration
The East Perth Power station is to be lifted out of abandonment, the WA Government says.
Uber faces class action
The taxi industry has launched a class action alleging that Uber operated illegally in Australia.
Adani opposition plans court
Traditional owners say they will use every legal option to argue that Adani’s Carmichael coal mine poses ‘alarming’ risk to sacred wetlands.
Adelaide desal waits on rain
SA Water says it will not ramp up output from Adelaide's desalination plant, despite an extended dry period.
New gas port approved
A $250 million gas import terminal in New South Wales has been given the green light.
Adani's water claims seem short
Adani does not have enough water permits to cover the construction of its Carmichael mine, analysis suggests.
ALP gas plan criticised
Richard Di Natale has criticised Labor’s $1.5 billion plan to unlock gas reserves in northern Australia.
ALP makes exploration pledge
Labor has pledged $75 million to explore for next-generation materials.
Domestic fleet dwindling
Unions, industry and defence analysts say they are concerned by Australia's shrinking merchant fleet.
Green convoy meets mine town
An anti-coal convoy has been met with a frosty welcome in the tiny Queensland coal-mining town of Clermont.
Interconnector costs criticised
South Australian businesses say energy transmission lines are driving big, ‘unfair’ losses.